Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Jul, 2026

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.

1 Jul, 2026

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

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.

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

1 Jul, 2026

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.

1 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Jul, 2026

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.

1 Jul, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Centre plans ₹5,000 crore National Strategy for Sustainable Secondary Steel, promoting clean technologies within three months.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Jun, 2026

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Centre plans ₹5,000 crore National Strategy for Sustainable Secondary Steel, promoting clean technologies within three months.

30 Jun, 2026

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

Why shift matters, Pg4

Delhi's new EV policy targets vehicular emissions, the largest PM2.5 source, prioritizing two-wheelers and commercial vehicles for rapid electrification to combat air pollution.

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

30 Jun, 2026

Why shift matters, Pg4

Delhi's new EV policy targets vehicular emissions, the largest PM2.5 source, prioritizing two-wheelers and commercial vehicles for rapid electrification to combat air pollution.

30 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

30 Jun, 2026

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

30 Jun, 2026

Art Forms Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

PM Modi champions India's defence self-reliance, celebrating maiden C-295 flight, LRLACM test, and indigenous warships, urging citizen austerity.

Art Forms Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Jun, 2026

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

PM Modi champions India's defence self-reliance, celebrating maiden C-295 flight, LRLACM test, and indigenous warships, urging citizen austerity.

29 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi champions shared Indian Ocean security and prosperity with Seychelles, unveiling 19 cooperation outcomes including defence, digital payments, and climate action.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Jun, 2026

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi champions shared Indian Ocean security and prosperity with Seychelles, unveiling 19 cooperation outcomes including defence, digital payments, and climate action.

29 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

Government flags 25 tiger reserves with critically low or zero big cats for priority intervention, urging science-backed reintroductions and community participation.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Jun, 2026

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

Government flags 25 tiger reserves with critically low or zero big cats for priority intervention, urging science-backed reintroductions and community participation.

29 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Scientists develop molecular photo-switches to 'bottle' solar thermal energy, offering efficient storage for heating and cooking, complementing India's 150 GW solar capacity.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Jun, 2026

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Scientists develop molecular photo-switches to 'bottle' solar thermal energy, offering efficient storage for heating and cooking, complementing India's 150 GW solar capacity.

28 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?, Pg11

Delhi's ambitious EV Policy 2.0, targeting ICE vehicle bans by 2027-28, faces industry backlash over production scale, charging infrastructure, and financing gaps.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Jun, 2026

Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?, Pg11

Delhi's ambitious EV Policy 2.0, targeting ICE vehicle bans by 2027-28, faces industry backlash over production scale, charging infrastructure, and financing gaps.

28 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

How saving elephants helps forests breathe easier, Pg8

India's elephant reserves boost forest carbon storage by 38%, aiding climate goals; study emphasizes habitat quality over mere declarations.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

28 Jun, 2026

How saving elephants helps forests breathe easier, Pg8

India's elephant reserves boost forest carbon storage by 38%, aiding climate goals; study emphasizes habitat quality over mere declarations.

28 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1

MP police expose vast interstate railway network smuggling protected turtles from Ganga basin to global pet markets, prompting coordinated crackdown.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

28 Jun, 2026

From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1

MP police expose vast interstate railway network smuggling protected turtles from Ganga basin to global pet markets, prompting coordinated crackdown.

28 Jun, 2026

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

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

N K Singh-led Green Transition Board convenes, addressing critical challenge of mobilizing green capital for India's 2070 net-zero and 2047 clean energy targets.

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

27 Jun, 2026

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

N K Singh-led Green Transition Board convenes, addressing critical challenge of mobilizing green capital for India's 2070 net-zero and 2047 clean energy targets.

27 Jun, 2026

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

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

IIT-Kanpur's Airawat Foundation partners with Delhi to deploy AI-driven system, promising sharper, year-round air quality forecasts and boosting GRAP effectiveness.

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

26 Jun, 2026

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

IIT-Kanpur's Airawat Foundation partners with Delhi to deploy AI-driven system, promising sharper, year-round air quality forecasts and boosting GRAP effectiveness.

26 Jun, 2026

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

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Pesticides imperil India's ₹2.6 lakh crore mango industry as vital insect pollinators face severe threats, new study reveals.

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

25 Jun, 2026

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Pesticides imperil India's ₹2.6 lakh crore mango industry as vital insect pollinators face severe threats, new study reveals.

25 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Delhi's monsoon de-silting drive creates ecological crisis as 30.91 lakh MT contaminated silt overwhelms disposal sites, forcing new bio-remediation solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Jun, 2026

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Delhi's monsoon de-silting drive creates ecological crisis as 30.91 lakh MT contaminated silt overwhelms disposal sites, forcing new bio-remediation solutions.

25 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jun, 2026

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

25 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jun, 2026

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.

24 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Delhi's 'red zones' emerge as pollution spikes turn transit, construction hubs into hotspots; PM2.5 remains elevated, missing WHO safety 99.5%.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jun, 2026

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Delhi's 'red zones' emerge as pollution spikes turn transit, construction hubs into hotspots; PM2.5 remains elevated, missing WHO safety 99.5%.

24 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Why shift matters, Pg4

Why shift matters, Pg4

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?, Pg11

Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?, Pg11

How saving elephants helps forests breathe easier, Pg8

How saving elephants helps forests breathe easier, Pg8

From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1

From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

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