Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cigarette butts in urban parks found to foster drug-resistant bacteria, posing public health risks through antibiotic resistance gene transfer.

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Nov, 2025

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cigarette butts in urban parks found to foster drug-resistant bacteria, posing public health risks through antibiotic resistance gene transfer.

2 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

IIT Delhi study deems cloud seeding unreliable for Delhi pollution control due to climatological unsuitability and fleeting impact.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Nov, 2025

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

IIT Delhi study deems cloud seeding unreliable for Delhi pollution control due to climatological unsuitability and fleeting impact.

1 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Oct air second worst in 5 years, Pg4.

Delhi's October air quality ranks second worst in 5 years despite low farm fires and high rainfall.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Nov, 2025

Oct air second worst in 5 years, Pg4.

Delhi's October air quality ranks second worst in 5 years despite low farm fires and high rainfall.

1 Nov, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Fully aware of Great Nicobar project’s impact, says Centre, Pg16

Centre defends Great Nicobar project, assures mitigation of biodiversity impact through conservation and monitoring programs till 2052.

Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

31 Oct, 2025

Fully aware of Great Nicobar project’s impact, says Centre, Pg16

Centre defends Great Nicobar project, assures mitigation of biodiversity impact through conservation and monitoring programs till 2052.

31 Oct, 2025

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

Out of the fortress, Pg10

New tribal policy shifts conservation approach, prioritizing community rights and sustainable co-existence with tigers, challenging traditional fortress model.

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

31 Oct, 2025

Out of the fortress, Pg10

New tribal policy shifts conservation approach, prioritizing community rights and sustainable co-existence with tigers, challenging traditional fortress model.

31 Oct, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Two pollution watchdogs, same STPs, very different readings, Pg4.

CPCB reveals Delhi's STPs failing pollution norms, contradicting DPCC reports, raising concerns about monitoring discrepancies and water quality.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Oct, 2025

Two pollution watchdogs, same STPs, very different readings, Pg4.

CPCB reveals Delhi's STPs failing pollution norms, contradicting DPCC reports, raising concerns about monitoring discrepancies and water quality.

31 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment fails to alleviate pollution, highlighting the need for sustained, coordinated efforts beyond symbolic gestures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Oct, 2025

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment fails to alleviate pollution, highlighting the need for sustained, coordinated efforts beyond symbolic gestures.

31 Oct, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Developing nations need 12 times more funds to fight climate crisis, Pg12

UN report reveals developing nations face $310-365 billion annual climate adaptation finance gap, far exceeding current aid.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Oct, 2025

Developing nations need 12 times more funds to fight climate crisis, Pg12

UN report reveals developing nations face $310-365 billion annual climate adaptation finance gap, far exceeding current aid.

30 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Norway and India: Green maritime partners, Pg7

Norway-India strengthen maritime ties focusing on green shipping, maritime training, and sustainable ocean management under TEPA agreement.

Women and Women's Organizations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Oct, 2025

Norway and India: Green maritime partners, Pg7

Norway-India strengthen maritime ties focusing on green shipping, maritime training, and sustainable ocean management under TEPA agreement.

30 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition, Pg6

Paris Agreement's decade: Renewable energy surges, ISA expands, India leads with ambitious climate goals, and multilateralism remains crucial.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Oct, 2025

A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition, Pg6

Paris Agreement's decade: Renewable energy surges, ISA expands, India leads with ambitious climate goals, and multilateralism remains crucial.

30 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

Tribal Affairs Ministry mandates voluntary, evidence-based relocation from tiger reserves, prioritizing community rights and FRA implementation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Oct, 2025

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

Tribal Affairs Ministry mandates voluntary, evidence-based relocation from tiger reserves, prioritizing community rights and FRA implementation.

29 Oct, 2025

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

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

UN report reveals countries' emission cuts fall short; only 17% reduction by 2035 against Paris Agreement goals.

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

29 Oct, 2025

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

UN report reveals countries' emission cuts fall short; only 17% reduction by 2035 against Paris Agreement goals.

29 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Oct, 2025

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.

29 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Oct, 2025

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.

29 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government Budgeting Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government Budgeting Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Oct, 2025

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.

29 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

EU-India explore linking carbon markets, aiming to reduce double penalties for Indian exporters under EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Oct, 2025

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

EU-India explore linking carbon markets, aiming to reduce double penalties for Indian exporters under EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

28 Oct, 2025

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

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

Delhi bans non-BS-VI commercial vehicles from November 1st to combat rising air pollution, exempting CNG, LNG, and EVs.

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

28 Oct, 2025

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

Delhi bans non-BS-VI commercial vehicles from November 1st to combat rising air pollution, exempting CNG, LNG, and EVs.

28 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Delhi government plans cloud seeding to combat worsening air quality, facing delays amid weather challenges and Chhath celebrations.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

28 Oct, 2025

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Delhi government plans cloud seeding to combat worsening air quality, facing delays amid weather challenges and Chhath celebrations.

28 Oct, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

The Uttarakhand government has proposed a ‘Green Cess’ on vehicles entering from other states to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and develop green infrastructure as part of its 25th Statehood Anniversary initiatives.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Oct, 2025

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

The Uttarakhand government has proposed a ‘Green Cess’ on vehicles entering from other states to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and develop green infrastructure as part of its 25th Statehood Anniversary initiatives.

27 Oct, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

IUCN red-flags Western Ghats due to climate change, tourism, invasive species, and roads impacting biodiversity and habitat.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Oct, 2025

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

IUCN red-flags Western Ghats due to climate change, tourism, invasive species, and roads impacting biodiversity and habitat.

27 Oct, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

Oct air second worst in 5 years, Pg4.

Oct air second worst in 5 years, Pg4.

Fully aware of Great Nicobar project’s impact, says Centre, Pg16

Fully aware of Great Nicobar project’s impact, says Centre, Pg16

​Out of the fortress, Pg10

​Out of the fortress, Pg10

Two pollution watchdogs, same STPs, very different readings, Pg4.

Two pollution watchdogs, same STPs, very different readings, Pg4.

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

Developing nations need 12 times more funds to fight climate crisis, Pg12

Developing nations need 12 times more funds to fight climate crisis, Pg12

Norway and India: Green maritime partners, Pg7

Norway and India: Green maritime partners, Pg7

A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition, Pg6

A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition, Pg6

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

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