Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Supreme Court allows 'green' crackers amid skepticism, reigniting debate on pollution, public health, and livelihood concerns during Diwali.

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

16 Oct, 2025

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Supreme Court allows 'green' crackers amid skepticism, reigniting debate on pollution, public health, and livelihood concerns during Diwali.

16 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.

15 Oct, 2025

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

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Australia and India strengthen clean energy partnership amidst China's supply chain dominance, focusing on joint projects and critical mineral cooperation.

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

15 Oct, 2025

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Australia and India strengthen clean energy partnership amidst China's supply chain dominance, focusing on joint projects and critical mineral cooperation.

15 Oct, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

15 Oct, 2025

Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.

Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.

15 Oct, 2025

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Oct, 2025

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.

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

14 Oct, 2025

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.

14 Oct, 2025

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6

Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Oct, 2025

A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6

Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks, Pg12

Environment Minister Yadav to attend pre-COP30 in Brasília; India to submit updated NDC and first NAP.

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

13 Oct, 2025

Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks, Pg12

Environment Minister Yadav to attend pre-COP30 in Brasília; India to submit updated NDC and first NAP.

13 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights, Pg6

Great Nicobar project sparks debate on tribal rights, environmental impact, and legal rights for nature, echoing global concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

13 Oct, 2025

Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights, Pg6

Great Nicobar project sparks debate on tribal rights, environmental impact, and legal rights for nature, echoing global concerns.

13 Oct, 2025

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica's icy wilderness, Pg1.

India's Maitri II research station in Antarctica gets green light with ₹2,000 crore investment for advanced polar research by 2029.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Oct, 2025

Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica's icy wilderness, Pg1.

India's Maitri II research station in Antarctica gets green light with ₹2,000 crore investment for advanced polar research by 2029.

13 Oct, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

POWER OF GREEN, Pg10.

Ember report reveals renewables surpass coal as primary electricity source, driven by solar growth in China and India.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Oct, 2025

POWER OF GREEN, Pg10.

Ember report reveals renewables surpass coal as primary electricity source, driven by solar growth in China and India.

13 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Even on ‘clear’ days, the air can still be chemically toxic, Pg10

Research reveals 'safe' air can be toxic; iron-rich particles from vehicles/coal harm lungs despite low PM2.5 levels.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Oct, 2025

Even on ‘clear’ days, the air can still be chemically toxic, Pg10

Research reveals 'safe' air can be toxic; iron-rich particles from vehicles/coal harm lungs despite low PM2.5 levels.

12 Oct, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Pg7.

Supreme Court considers relaxing firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR amid pollution concerns and livelihood impacts, balancing environmental and economic interests.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Oct, 2025

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Pg7.

Supreme Court considers relaxing firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR amid pollution concerns and livelihood impacts, balancing environmental and economic interests.

12 Oct, 2025

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

From Dholpur & Ayodhya, via IIT: First indigo-dyed wool denim at fashion week, Pg13.

IIT-Delhi develops world's first indigo-dyed wool denim using plasma technology, showcased at Lakme Fashion Week, blending sustainability and innovation.

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

12 Oct, 2025

From Dholpur & Ayodhya, via IIT: First indigo-dyed wool denim at fashion week, Pg13.

IIT-Delhi develops world's first indigo-dyed wool denim using plasma technology, showcased at Lakme Fashion Week, blending sustainability and innovation.

12 Oct, 2025

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

Govt Notifies First Legally Binding Emission Cut Targets for 4 Sectors, Pg6.

In line with India’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement (2015), the government has issued the first-ever legally binding emission reduction targets for four high-emission industries — aluminium, cement, thermal power, and pulp & paper — marking a milestone in India’s domestic carbon market framework.

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

11 Oct, 2025

Govt Notifies First Legally Binding Emission Cut Targets for 4 Sectors, Pg6.

In line with India’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement (2015), the government has issued the first-ever legally binding emission reduction targets for four high-emission industries — aluminium, cement, thermal power, and pulp & paper — marking a milestone in India’s domestic carbon market framework.

11 Oct, 2025

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

SC hints at revisiting cracker ban in Delhi-NCR, Pg1

Supreme Court considers lifting Delhi-NCR cracker ban, mulls green alternatives for Deepavali amid pollution concerns and regulatory proposals.

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

11 Oct, 2025

SC hints at revisiting cracker ban in Delhi-NCR, Pg1

Supreme Court considers lifting Delhi-NCR cracker ban, mulls green alternatives for Deepavali amid pollution concerns and regulatory proposals.

11 Oct, 2025

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

India to assess extinction risk of 11,000 species, prepare 'red list', pg7.

India to assess extinction risk of 11,000 species for 'national red list' by 2030, aligning with global biodiversity goals.

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

10 Oct, 2025

India to assess extinction risk of 11,000 species, prepare 'red list', pg7.

India to assess extinction risk of 11,000 species for 'national red list' by 2030, aligning with global biodiversity goals.

10 Oct, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Curated safari or ecological disaster? SC pauses eco-tourism park in Aravallis, pg4.

Supreme Court halts Haryana's Aravalli jungle safari project amid ecological concerns over commercial prioritisation and wildlife corridor disruption.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

10 Oct, 2025

Curated safari or ecological disaster? SC pauses eco-tourism park in Aravallis, pg4.

Supreme Court halts Haryana's Aravalli jungle safari project amid ecological concerns over commercial prioritisation and wildlife corridor disruption.

10 Oct, 2025

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

India to launch ‘Red List’ survey to assess extinction risks to plants and animals, Pg16

India launches ₹95 crore 'Red List' survey by 2030 to assess extinction risks for 11,000 plant and animal species.

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

10 Oct, 2025

India to launch ‘Red List’ survey to assess extinction risks to plants and animals, Pg16

India launches ₹95 crore 'Red List' survey by 2030 to assess extinction risks for 11,000 plant and animal species.

10 Oct, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6

A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6

Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks, Pg12

Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks, Pg12

Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights, Pg6

Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights, Pg6

Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica's icy wilderness, Pg1.

Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica's icy wilderness, Pg1.

POWER OF GREEN, Pg10.

POWER OF GREEN, Pg10.

Even on ‘clear’ days, the air can still be chemically toxic, Pg10

Even on ‘clear’ days, the air can still be chemically toxic, Pg10

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Pg7.

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Pg7.

From Dholpur & Ayodhya, via IIT: First indigo-dyed wool denim at fashion week, Pg13.

From Dholpur & Ayodhya, via IIT: First indigo-dyed wool denim at fashion week, Pg13.

Govt Notifies First Legally Binding Emission Cut Targets for 4 Sectors, Pg6.

Govt Notifies First Legally Binding Emission Cut Targets for 4 Sectors, Pg6.

SC hints at revisiting cracker ban in Delhi-NCR, Pg1

SC hints at revisiting cracker ban in Delhi-NCR, Pg1

India to assess extinction risk of 11,000 species, prepare 'red list', pg7.

India to assess extinction risk of 11,000 species, prepare 'red list', pg7.

Curated safari or ecological disaster? SC pauses eco-tourism park in Aravallis, pg4.

Curated safari or ecological disaster? SC pauses eco-tourism park in Aravallis, pg4.

India to launch ‘Red List’ survey to assess extinction risks to plants and animals, Pg16

India to launch ‘Red List’ survey to assess extinction risks to plants and animals, Pg16

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