Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Tusks and tensions, Pg10

Kerala's amendment to Wildlife Protection Act sparks federal debate over environmental governance and State autonomy in declaring 'vermin'.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

10 Oct, 2025

Tusks and tensions, Pg10

Kerala's amendment to Wildlife Protection Act sparks federal debate over environmental governance and State autonomy in declaring 'vermin'.

10 Oct, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s invasive species present a dilemma: document or conserve, Pg2

India grapples with invasive species dilemma: balancing documentation and conservation efforts amidst biodiversity threats and ecological transformations.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Oct, 2025

India’s invasive species present a dilemma: document or conserve, Pg2

India grapples with invasive species dilemma: balancing documentation and conservation efforts amidst biodiversity threats and ecological transformations.

9 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Scientists win Chemistry Nobel Prize for bridging metals and organics, Pg14

Nobel Prize awarded for Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) creation, revolutionizing material science with diverse applications like water harvesting and filtration.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Oct, 2025

Scientists win Chemistry Nobel Prize for bridging metals and organics, Pg14

Nobel Prize awarded for Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) creation, revolutionizing material science with diverse applications like water harvesting and filtration.

9 Oct, 2025

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

Renewables surpass coal as world's leading power source: Many positives, some concerns, Pg19.

Renewables surpass coal as leading power source globally; India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel capacity, mirroring global shift.

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

9 Oct, 2025

Renewables surpass coal as world's leading power source: Many positives, some concerns, Pg19.

Renewables surpass coal as leading power source globally; India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel capacity, mirroring global shift.

9 Oct, 2025

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

Making 'room' for new uses of Chemistry, Pg15.

Nobel Prize recognizes Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for revolutionizing material science with customizable, porous structures for diverse applications.

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

9 Oct, 2025

Making 'room' for new uses of Chemistry, Pg15.

Nobel Prize recognizes Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for revolutionizing material science with customizable, porous structures for diverse applications.

9 Oct, 2025

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

Centre proposes green nod exemption for solid waste management, effluent units, Pg13.

Centre proposes green nod exemption for solid waste management and effluent units, aiming to streamline environmental clearances.

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

9 Oct, 2025

Centre proposes green nod exemption for solid waste management, effluent units, Pg13.

Centre proposes green nod exemption for solid waste management and effluent units, aiming to streamline environmental clearances.

9 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Fisheries sector hopes to beat U.S. curbs with sustainability label, Pg12

Indian fisheries sector eyes 30% revenue boost with Marine Stewardship Council certification by adopting sustainable practices and accessing new markets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Oct, 2025

Fisheries sector hopes to beat U.S. curbs with sustainability label, Pg12

Indian fisheries sector eyes 30% revenue boost with Marine Stewardship Council certification by adopting sustainable practices and accessing new markets.

7 Oct, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.

MGNREGA tweaked to mandate minimum 65% spending on water conservation in 'over-exploited' blocks, aiming for efficient water resource management.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Oct, 2025

Why MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.

MGNREGA tweaked to mandate minimum 65% spending on water conservation in 'over-exploited' blocks, aiming for efficient water resource management.

7 Oct, 2025

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

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank using vitrification to safeguard threatened reefs in the Coral Triangle, preserving genetic diversity.

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

6 Oct, 2025

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank using vitrification to safeguard threatened reefs in the Coral Triangle, preserving genetic diversity.

6 Oct, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Oct, 2025

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.

5 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Greener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13

Rice University's flash Joule heating with chlorination extracts rare-earth elements from e-waste with 90% purity, slashing energy use and emissions.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Oct, 2025

Greener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13

Rice University's flash Joule heating with chlorination extracts rare-earth elements from e-waste with 90% purity, slashing energy use and emissions.

5 Oct, 2025

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6

India requires $2.5 trillion by 2030 to meet climate targets, necessitating innovative finance strategies and policy support.

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Oct, 2025

This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6

India requires $2.5 trillion by 2030 to meet climate targets, necessitating innovative finance strategies and policy support.

4 Oct, 2025

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

Stubble burning: CAQM seeks action against officials, Pg1

CAQM empowers states to penalize negligent officials failing to curb stubble burning, escalating efforts against air pollution crisis.

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

4 Oct, 2025

Stubble burning: CAQM seeks action against officials, Pg1

CAQM empowers states to penalize negligent officials failing to curb stubble burning, escalating efforts against air pollution crisis.

4 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

Ladakh's youth unrest escalates over unmet job promises, ecological fears post Article 370 abrogation, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

4 Oct, 2025

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

Ladakh's youth unrest escalates over unmet job promises, ecological fears post Article 370 abrogation, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.

4 Oct, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

CPCB flags non-compliance of effluent treatment norms at UP tannery clusters, Pg11.

CPCB flags UP tanneries' non-compliance with effluent treatment norms, endangering Ganga's health and prompting urgent action for CETP upgrades.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

4 Oct, 2025

CPCB flags non-compliance of effluent treatment norms at UP tannery clusters, Pg11.

CPCB flags UP tanneries' non-compliance with effluent treatment norms, endangering Ganga's health and prompting urgent action for CETP upgrades.

4 Oct, 2025

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

Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgII

India faces e-waste crisis: informal recycling endangers health with toxic exposure, urgent reforms needed for safe technology use.

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

3 Oct, 2025

Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgII

India faces e-waste crisis: informal recycling endangers health with toxic exposure, urgent reforms needed for safe technology use.

3 Oct, 2025

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

JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.

IIT-Delhi study reveals 30% pollution reduction can significantly lower heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia cases, emphasizing NCAP's public health benefits.

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

3 Oct, 2025

JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.

IIT-Delhi study reveals 30% pollution reduction can significantly lower heart disease, diabetes, and anaemia cases, emphasizing NCAP's public health benefits.

3 Oct, 2025

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

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

Deforestation disrupts Amazon's 'flying rivers', intensifying droughts and threatening rainforest-to-savanna shift, warns scientists.

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

2 Oct, 2025

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

Deforestation disrupts Amazon's 'flying rivers', intensifying droughts and threatening rainforest-to-savanna shift, warns scientists.

2 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Cabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.

Cabinet approves ₹6,957 crore highway project through Kaziranga with 34-km elevated corridor for animal passage, aiming enhanced connectivity.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

2 Oct, 2025

Cabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.

Cabinet approves ₹6,957 crore highway project through Kaziranga with 34-km elevated corridor for animal passage, aiming enhanced connectivity.

2 Oct, 2025

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

Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.

Delhi's air quality forecasting shows 80% accuracy, but outdated data limits effectiveness, hindering proactive pollution control measures.

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

2 Oct, 2025

Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.

Delhi's air quality forecasting shows 80% accuracy, but outdated data limits effectiveness, hindering proactive pollution control measures.

2 Oct, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Tusks and tensions, Pg10

Tusks and tensions, Pg10

India’s invasive species present a dilemma: document or conserve, Pg2

India’s invasive species present a dilemma: document or conserve, Pg2

Scientists win Chemistry Nobel Prize for bridging metals and organics, Pg14

Scientists win Chemistry Nobel Prize for bridging metals and organics, Pg14

Renewables surpass coal as world's leading power source: Many positives, some concerns, Pg19.

Renewables surpass coal as world's leading power source: Many positives, some concerns, Pg19.

Making 'room' for new uses of Chemistry, Pg15.

Making 'room' for new uses of Chemistry, Pg15.

Centre proposes green nod exemption for solid waste management, effluent units, Pg13.

Centre proposes green nod exemption for solid waste management, effluent units, Pg13.

Fisheries sector hopes to beat U.S. curbs with sustainability label, Pg12

Fisheries sector hopes to beat U.S. curbs with sustainability label, Pg12

Why MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.

Why MGNREGA norms were tweaked to push spending on water projects, Pg13.

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Greener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13

Greener way to get rare-earths out of e-waste, Pg13

This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6

This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6

Stubble burning: CAQM seeks action against officials, Pg1

Stubble burning: CAQM seeks action against officials, Pg1

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

Young and angry in Leh, Pg17.

CPCB flags non-compliance of effluent treatment norms at UP tannery clusters, Pg11.

CPCB flags non-compliance of effluent treatment norms at UP tannery clusters, Pg11.

Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgII

Cost of convenience: health hazards as a side effect of using digital tools, PgII

JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.

JOIN THE DOTS, Pg9.

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

Cabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.

Cabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.

Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.

Air quality warning system improving, but long way to go; old data a problem: Study, Pg4.

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