Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests a wildlife sanctuary, prohibiting mining within 1km radius, protecting tribal rights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests a wildlife sanctuary, prohibiting mining within 1km radius, protecting tribal rights.

14 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Eye in sky & on ground: CAQM to get verified data on burnt farms, Pg16

CAQM enhances stubble burning monitoring using satellite data and ground verification for targeted pollution control by December.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

Eye in sky & on ground: CAQM to get verified data on burnt farms, Pg16

CAQM enhances stubble burning monitoring using satellite data and ground verification for targeted pollution control by December.

14 Nov, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands systemic reforms, including electric vehicle adoption, public transport enhancement, and industrial emission control, beyond temporary measures.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands systemic reforms, including electric vehicle adoption, public transport enhancement, and industrial emission control, beyond temporary measures.

14 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' for third day; farm fires contribute 22.47% to pollution, schools shift to hybrid mode.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' for third day; farm fires contribute 22.47% to pollution, schools shift to hybrid mode.

14 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

India ninth worst affected by extreme weather: study, Pg14

India ranks ninth globally in Climate Risk Index 2026, facing increased extreme weather events and economic losses between 1995-2024.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

13 Nov, 2025

India ninth worst affected by extreme weather: study, Pg14

India ranks ninth globally in Climate Risk Index 2026, facing increased extreme weather events and economic losses between 1995-2024.

13 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

Supreme Court investigates if farmers are strategically timing stubble burning to evade satellite monitoring, raising concerns about data accuracy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Nov, 2025

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

Supreme Court investigates if farmers are strategically timing stubble burning to evade satellite monitoring, raising concerns about data accuracy.

13 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

India and Botswana collaborate on 'Project Cheetah,' translocating eight cheetahs; five to be released into Mokolodi nature reserve.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Nov, 2025

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

India and Botswana collaborate on 'Project Cheetah,' translocating eight cheetahs; five to be released into Mokolodi nature reserve.

13 Nov, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them, Pg9

Pew survey reveals 75% of Indians feel climate change impact, willing to alter lifestyles, and confident in global action.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Nov, 2025

Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them, Pg9

Pew survey reveals 75% of Indians feel climate change impact, willing to alter lifestyles, and confident in global action.

13 Nov, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Ethiopia to host COP32 in 2027; uncertainty over 2026 as Australia, Turkey slug it out, Pg9.

Ethiopia secures COP32 hosting rights for 2027 in Addis Ababa, while Australia and Turkey compete for COP31 in 2026.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Nov, 2025

Ethiopia to host COP32 in 2027; uncertainty over 2026 as Australia, Turkey slug it out, Pg9.

Ethiopia secures COP32 hosting rights for 2027 in Addis Ababa, while Australia and Turkey compete for COP31 in 2026.

13 Nov, 2025

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

India ranks 9th globally in climate disaster impact over 30 years, facing 430 extreme events costing $170 billion.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

13 Nov, 2025

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

India ranks 9th globally in climate disaster impact over 30 years, facing 430 extreme events costing $170 billion.

13 Nov, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

All plastics are not the same, PgII.

Plastic recycling limitations explained: Polymer structures, additives, and economic factors hinder widespread recycling despite technological advancements.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

All plastics are not the same, PgII.

Plastic recycling limitations explained: Polymer structures, additives, and economic factors hinder widespread recycling despite technological advancements.

12 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Give statutory status to Delhi Ridge Management Board: SC, Pg16

Supreme Court mandates statutory status for Delhi Ridge Management Board, empowering it as single-window authority for Ridge protection.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

Give statutory status to Delhi Ridge Management Board: SC, Pg16

Supreme Court mandates statutory status for Delhi Ridge Management Board, empowering it as single-window authority for Ridge protection.

12 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India, Pg16

India urges focus on adaptation at COP30, resisting changes to Paris Agreement's CBDR principle amid climate finance concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India, Pg16

India urges focus on adaptation at COP30, resisting changes to Paris Agreement's CBDR principle amid climate finance concerns.

12 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Illegal tree-felling: SC raps Uttarakhand HC for staying prosecution of Corbett ex-director, Pg14

Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand HC for halting prosecution in Jim Corbett illegal tree-felling case amid CBI probe.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

Illegal tree-felling: SC raps Uttarakhand HC for staying prosecution of Corbett ex-director, Pg14

Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand HC for halting prosecution in Jim Corbett illegal tree-felling case amid CBI probe.

12 Nov, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India recorded the highest greenhouse gas emissions for 2024, Pg11

India's GHG emissions surge in 2024, marking largest global increase; per capita emissions remain below world average.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

India recorded the highest greenhouse gas emissions for 2024, Pg11

India's GHG emissions surge in 2024, marking largest global increase; per capita emissions remain below world average.

12 Nov, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Fishing troubles, Pg10

India-Sri Lanka Palk Bay dispute escalates with arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen; resolution remains elusive despite talks.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

Fishing troubles, Pg10

India-Sri Lanka Palk Bay dispute escalates with arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen; resolution remains elusive despite talks.

12 Nov, 2025

E Governance Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

When data became the first responder, Pg11

Andhra Pradesh's Cyclone Michaung response showcases data-driven disaster governance, leveraging technology for proactive resilience and minimizing impact through early warning systems.

E Governance Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

12 Nov, 2025

When data became the first responder, Pg11

Andhra Pradesh's Cyclone Michaung response showcases data-driven disaster governance, leveraging technology for proactive resilience and minimizing impact through early warning systems.

12 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

GRAP III imposed in Delhi-NCR, Pg7.

Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as AQI hits 'severe' levels, halting construction, restricting vehicles, and closing primary schools.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

GRAP III imposed in Delhi-NCR, Pg7.

Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as AQI hits 'severe' levels, halting construction, restricting vehicles, and closing primary schools.

12 Nov, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

US in fight against climate change: Never a leader, but still significant, Pg22.

US's inconsistent climate action, despite being a major emitter, raises concerns about global emission targets and climate finance commitments.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

US in fight against climate change: Never a leader, but still significant, Pg22.

US's inconsistent climate action, despite being a major emitter, raises concerns about global emission targets and climate finance commitments.

12 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

COP 30 is a moment for action, not aspiration, Pg13.

India urges action at COP 30, highlighting equity, finance, and delivery amidst ambition, implementation and perception gaps.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

COP 30 is a moment for action, not aspiration, Pg13.

India urges action at COP 30, highlighting equity, finance, and delivery amidst ambition, implementation and perception gaps.

12 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Eye in sky & on ground: CAQM to get verified data on burnt farms, Pg16

Eye in sky & on ground: CAQM to get verified data on burnt farms, Pg16

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

India ninth worst affected by extreme weather: study, Pg14

India ninth worst affected by extreme weather: study, Pg14

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them, Pg9

Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them, Pg9

Ethiopia to host COP32 in 2027; uncertainty over 2026 as Australia, Turkey slug it out, Pg9.

Ethiopia to host COP32 in 2027; uncertainty over 2026 as Australia, Turkey slug it out, Pg9.

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

All plastics are not the same, PgII.

All plastics are not the same, PgII.

Give statutory status to Delhi Ridge Management Board: SC, Pg16

Give statutory status to Delhi Ridge Management Board: SC, Pg16

Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India, Pg16

Don’t use COP30 to change Paris deal ‘architecture’: India, Pg16

Illegal tree-felling: SC raps Uttarakhand HC for staying prosecution of Corbett ex-director, Pg14

Illegal tree-felling: SC raps Uttarakhand HC for staying prosecution of Corbett ex-director, Pg14

India recorded the highest greenhouse gas emissions for 2024, Pg11

India recorded the highest greenhouse gas emissions for 2024, Pg11

​Fishing troubles, Pg10

​Fishing troubles, Pg10

When data became the first responder, Pg11

When data became the first responder, Pg11

GRAP III imposed in Delhi-NCR, Pg7.

GRAP III imposed in Delhi-NCR, Pg7.

US in fight against climate change: Never a leader, but still significant, Pg22.

US in fight against climate change: Never a leader, but still significant, Pg22.

COP 30 is a moment for action, not aspiration, Pg13.

COP 30 is a moment for action, not aspiration, Pg13.

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