Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Conservation, Pollution and Degradation.
New study reveals rapid Himalayan erosion triggers hidden CO2 release from pyrite oxidation, potentially offsetting cooling effects and contributing to long-term climate warming.
BRICS Declaration acknowledges fossil fuels' role in energy mix, opposes EU's carbon border tax, and calls for developed nations' climate finance.
BRICS nations pledge enhanced transport, civil aviation, and digital connectivity, prioritizing sustainable infrastructure and respecting sovereignty amidst regional tensions.
India probes five rescued baby orangutans' origin; Indonesia prepares repatriation, citing CITES and transnational wildlife trafficking concerns.
DoLR Secretary urges reimagining drylands with resilient institutions, digital public infrastructure, and community action for climate-resilient agriculture and rural prosperity.
Odisha Police STF and WCCB launch major probe after five non-native orangutans rescued from Balasore forest, suspecting international wildlife trafficking.
New WRI India study shows open waste burning pollution triples in Indian cities during winter, worsening air quality and exposing waste collection gaps.
Indian researchers develop metal-free organic photocatalysts using self-assembling amino acids for enhanced solar-driven green hydrogen production, offering a sustainable energy solution.
Five critically endangered baby orangutans found in Odisha forest, prompting a major investigation into suspected international wildlife smuggling racket.
Nepal's catastrophe highlights urgent need for community-centric disaster preparedness, transboundary cooperation, and climate justice in vulnerable mountain regions globally.
Nepal demands climate compensation from major emitters like US, China, and India for devastating floods, citing moral and legal liability via UN fund.
CJI Surya Kant's bench denies extension to Aravali panel, mandating final report by November 30 on ecological definition and mining regulation.
India targets steel sector decarbonization with a ₹5,000-crore scheme, aiming to reduce high emissions through green steel technologies and strategic investments.
UK officially recognizes India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, slashing tax burden for domestic exporters under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Examines cooling technologies for 1-GW data centers, contrasting air-cooling with liquid solutions amidst environmental concerns and local protests over water usage.
Lucknow tops Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 for million-plus cities, with Indore second, showcasing significant air quality improvements through urban initiatives.
India's multi-sectoral National Clean Air Programme achieves significant PM10 reductions in 108 cities, showcasing robust governance and monitoring efforts for blue skies.
NITI Aayog's PACT initiative aims to aggregate freight demand, accelerating zero-emission truck deployment and strengthening India's clean mobility future.
Tribal Affairs Ministry disclaims FRA mandate for Gram Sabha consent in forest clearance, sparking inter-ministerial row over project delays and tribal rights.
ISRO successfully launches EOS-05, India's first geosynchronous earth-imaging satellite, enhancing disaster monitoring and resource management capabilities with continuous observation.
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