Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
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Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
Protected marine areas not part of offshore blocks: govt., Pg12
Government assures marine protected areas excluded from offshore mining blocks amid Kerala protests over potential ecological damage and livelihood threats.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
Belém to Copernicus, the climate challenge, Pg10
Copernicus data reveals alarming breach of 1.5°C threshold, signaling urgent need for COP30 climate action and resilience funding.
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
CAQM wants BS III compliant & vehicles of earlier models out of SC order purview, Pg3
CAQM urges SC to exclude BS III vehicles from ELV order to combat Delhi-NCR pollution, citing higher emissions.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
To fund hydel project, NHPC proposed its forest land assets as collateral, Govt said no (Environment Ministry red-flagged move; project on Arunachal-Assam border faces 300% cost escalation), Pg1
Environment Ministry rejects NHPC's plea to mortgage forest land for Subansiri hydel project amid 300% cost surge.
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
CAQM seeks to cut coal industrial fuel usage, Pg4
CAQM directs states to eliminate industrial coal usage in non-NCR districts, expanding pollution control efforts beyond Delhi's immediate vicinity.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Lessons from Beijing in clearing Delhi's air, Pg15
Delhi eyes Beijing's success story, adopting stringent emission norms, EV transition, and collaborative policies to combat air pollution crisis.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Grassland soils, not trees, anchor India’s climate resilience, PgII
Grassland restoration emerges as key climate strategy; soil carbon sequestration potential highlighted in Banni and Solapur grasslands.
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
South Asia needs climate solidarity, Pg11
South Asian nations propose regional climate body (SACCC) to combat climate change impacts, pooling resources and knowledge for resilience.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Coming at last, new study to identify sources of pollution, Pg4
Delhi government collaborates with IIT Delhi, Pune to identify pollution sources and revise hotspot mapping for effective mitigation strategies.
Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum, Pg8
Chile's coal phase-out offers lessons for India's energy transition, balancing economic needs with climate goals and decarbonization strategies.
Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
Woman wildlife trafficking kingpin arrested in Sikkim, Pg12
Wildlife authorities arrest Yangchen Lachungpa, key figure in transnational wildlife trafficking, after Interpol Red Notice, exposing tiger and pangolin smuggling.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
To scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan, Pg12
India unveils ambitious seven-point climate action plan, targeting 65% emission intensity reduction by 2035 and 80% renewable energy.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Chemical suppressants, not water, can remove more dust from roads, says study, Pg5
Study reveals chemical dust suppressants are 50-60% more effective than water in reducing Delhi's particulate matter.
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