Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Stubble-burning area in key Punjab districts 20% lower than last year, reveals satellite data, Pg1

Punjab witnesses 20% drop in stubble-burning area in key districts, satellite data reveals, offering hope for pollution control.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Nov, 2025

Stubble-burning area in key Punjab districts 20% lower than last year, reveals satellite data, Pg1

Punjab witnesses 20% drop in stubble-burning area in key districts, satellite data reveals, offering hope for pollution control.

6 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3rd home for cheetahs coming but there's a challenge: 25 tigers there, Pg9.

Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary preps to become 3rd cheetah home, faces challenge with 25 resident tigers already present.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Nov, 2025

3rd home for cheetahs coming but there's a challenge: 25 tigers there, Pg9.

Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary preps to become 3rd cheetah home, faces challenge with 25 resident tigers already present.

6 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Plans on funding sought from developed nations, Pg12.

Developed nations urged to deliver $300 billion annually by 2035 to aid developing countries in climate action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Nov, 2025

Plans on funding sought from developed nations, Pg12.

Developed nations urged to deliver $300 billion annually by 2035 to aid developing countries in climate action.

6 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Trump looms over COP, even after pulling US out of Paris Pact, Pg10.

Trump's shadow looms over COP negotiations as nations grapple with climate commitments amid shifting global priorities and geopolitical tensions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Nov, 2025

Trump looms over COP, even after pulling US out of Paris Pact, Pg10.

Trump's shadow looms over COP negotiations as nations grapple with climate commitments amid shifting global priorities and geopolitical tensions.

6 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

EAT-Lancet report reveals food systems majorly breach planetary limits, with India struggling on nitrogen overload and pesticide pollution.

Poverty and Hunger Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Nov, 2025

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

EAT-Lancet report reveals food systems majorly breach planetary limits, with India struggling on nitrogen overload and pesticide pollution.

5 Nov, 2025

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

After visit to Vantara, global wildlife panel recommends India pause animal imports, Pg14

CITES panel urges India to pause endangered animal imports amid due diligence concerns at Reliance's Vantara centre.

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

5 Nov, 2025

After visit to Vantara, global wildlife panel recommends India pause animal imports, Pg14

CITES panel urges India to pause endangered animal imports amid due diligence concerns at Reliance's Vantara centre.

5 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

India aims ecological restoration of 25 million hectares by 2030 through revised Green India Mission blueprint.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Nov, 2025

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

India aims ecological restoration of 25 million hectares by 2030 through revised Green India Mission blueprint.

5 Nov, 2025

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

Cyclone Montha devastates Odisha, exposing livelihood vulnerabilities despite improved disaster preparedness and highlighting the need for resilient economic strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

5 Nov, 2025

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

Cyclone Montha devastates Odisha, exposing livelihood vulnerabilities despite improved disaster preparedness and highlighting the need for resilient economic strategies.

5 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

Bill Gates sparks debate by prioritizing climate adaptation over mitigation, aligning with India's development-focused approach amidst global emission concerns.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Nov, 2025

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

Bill Gates sparks debate by prioritizing climate adaptation over mitigation, aligning with India's development-focused approach amidst global emission concerns.

5 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi sixth most polluted city in country in October, Pg4.

Delhi ranks sixth most polluted city in October, with PM2.5 levels three times higher than September, reveals CREA report.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Nov, 2025

Delhi sixth most polluted city in country in October, Pg4.

Delhi ranks sixth most polluted city in October, with PM2.5 levels three times higher than September, reveals CREA report.

5 Nov, 2025

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

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report, Pg16.

CITES urges India to halt wildlife imports amid concerns over illegal trade and captive breeding loopholes exploited by zoos.

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

5 Nov, 2025

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report, Pg16.

CITES urges India to halt wildlife imports amid concerns over illegal trade and captive breeding loopholes exploited by zoos.

5 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Heavy metals found in Cauvery fish; study advises reducing consumption, PgII.

Cauvery River fish found contaminated with heavy metals, posing carcinogenic risks; consumption should be reduced, study reveals.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Nov, 2025

Heavy metals found in Cauvery fish; study advises reducing consumption, PgII.

Cauvery River fish found contaminated with heavy metals, posing carcinogenic risks; consumption should be reduced, study reveals.

4 Nov, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

What are the challenges with the High Seas Treaty?, Pg10

High Seas Treaty faces challenges despite ratification, including ambiguous language, reluctance from major powers, and integration with existing institutions.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

4 Nov, 2025

What are the challenges with the High Seas Treaty?, Pg10

High Seas Treaty faces challenges despite ratification, including ambiguous language, reluctance from major powers, and integration with existing institutions.

4 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The case for energy efficiency, Pg8

India's grid emission factor rises despite renewable capacity surge, highlighting the urgent need for energy efficiency measures and flexible grid management.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Nov, 2025

The case for energy efficiency, Pg8

India's grid emission factor rises despite renewable capacity surge, highlighting the urgent need for energy efficiency measures and flexible grid management.

4 Nov, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.

Amid rising air pollution levels in Delhi, the government explored cloud seeding to induce artificial rain and disperse pollutants. However, scientists have cautioned that such interventions are scientifically unsound and ineffective during winter.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Nov, 2025

Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.

Amid rising air pollution levels in Delhi, the government explored cloud seeding to induce artificial rain and disperse pollutants. However, scientists have cautioned that such interventions are scientifically unsound and ineffective during winter.

3 Nov, 2025

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

Experts join hands for Ramsar site tag for wetlands in Assam sanctuary, Pg12

Assam's Rowmari-Donduwa wetland complex eyes Ramsar Site tag after recording high bird diversity within Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.

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

3 Nov, 2025

Experts join hands for Ramsar site tag for wetlands in Assam sanctuary, Pg12

Assam's Rowmari-Donduwa wetland complex eyes Ramsar Site tag after recording high bird diversity within Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.

3 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

The pitfalls of climate alarmism, Pg7

Bill Gates' climate messaging shift sparks debate on alarmism, adaptation, and the role of philanthropy in global climate action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

3 Nov, 2025

The pitfalls of climate alarmism, Pg7

Bill Gates' climate messaging shift sparks debate on alarmism, adaptation, and the role of philanthropy in global climate action.

3 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Plant-based diets linked to reduced cancer, cardiometabolic disease risk; Indian health crisis demands urgent action.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Nov, 2025

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Plant-based diets linked to reduced cancer, cardiometabolic disease risk; Indian health crisis demands urgent action.

2 Nov, 2025

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

Humans threaten Kilimanjaro more than climate, Pg10

Mount Kilimanjaro faces biodiversity threat from human activities, with 75% of native plant species lost since 1911.

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

2 Nov, 2025

Humans threaten Kilimanjaro more than climate, Pg10

Mount Kilimanjaro faces biodiversity threat from human activities, with 75% of native plant species lost since 1911.

2 Nov, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

IIT Kanpur's cloud seeding experiment fails in Delhi despite IMD's warning about insufficient cloud cover for artificial rain.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Nov, 2025

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

IIT Kanpur's cloud seeding experiment fails in Delhi despite IMD's warning about insufficient cloud cover for artificial rain.

2 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Stubble-burning area in key Punjab districts 20% lower than last year, reveals satellite data, Pg1

Stubble-burning area in key Punjab districts 20% lower than last year, reveals satellite data, Pg1

3rd home for cheetahs coming but there's a challenge: 25 tigers there, Pg9.

3rd home for cheetahs coming but there's a challenge: 25 tigers there, Pg9.

Plans on funding sought from developed nations, Pg12.

Plans on funding sought from developed nations, Pg12.

Trump looms over COP, even after pulling US out of Paris Pact, Pg10.

Trump looms over COP, even after pulling US out of Paris Pact, Pg10.

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

Food systems huge violators of planetary limits: study, Pg14

After visit to Vantara, global wildlife panel recommends India pause animal imports, Pg14

After visit to Vantara, global wildlife panel recommends India pause animal imports, Pg14

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

India’s forests hold the future, Pg9

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

Lives saved, livelihoods lost, Pg9

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

How Bill Gates is reshaping discourse on climate action, Pg20.

Delhi sixth most polluted city in country in October, Pg4.

Delhi sixth most polluted city in country in October, Pg4.

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report, Pg16.

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report, Pg16.

Heavy metals found in Cauvery fish; study advises reducing consumption, PgII.

Heavy metals found in Cauvery fish; study advises reducing consumption, PgII.

What are the challenges with the High Seas Treaty?, Pg10

What are the challenges with the High Seas Treaty?, Pg10

The case for energy efficiency, Pg8

The case for energy efficiency, Pg8

Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.

Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.

Experts join hands for Ramsar site tag for wetlands in Assam sanctuary, Pg12

Experts join hands for Ramsar site tag for wetlands in Assam sanctuary, Pg12

The pitfalls of climate alarmism, Pg7

The pitfalls of climate alarmism, Pg7

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Humans threaten Kilimanjaro more than climate, Pg10

Humans threaten Kilimanjaro more than climate, Pg10

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

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