Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Conservation, Pollution and Degradation.
IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.
Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.
Environment Minister Yadav to attend pre-COP30 in Brasília; India to submit updated NDC and first NAP.
Great Nicobar project sparks debate on tribal rights, environmental impact, and legal rights for nature, echoing global concerns.
India's Maitri II research station in Antarctica gets green light with ₹2,000 crore investment for advanced polar research by 2029.
Supreme Court considers relaxing firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR amid pollution concerns and livelihood impacts, balancing environmental and economic interests.
IIT-Delhi develops world's first indigo-dyed wool denim using plasma technology, showcased at Lakme Fashion Week, blending sustainability and innovation.
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.
Supreme Court halts Haryana's Aravalli jungle safari project amid ecological concerns over commercial prioritisation and wildlife corridor disruption.
Nobel Prize awarded for Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) creation, revolutionizing material science with diverse applications like water harvesting and filtration.
Renewables surpass coal as leading power source globally; India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel capacity, mirroring global shift.
Nobel Prize recognizes Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for revolutionizing material science with customizable, porous structures for diverse applications.
Centre proposes green nod exemption for solid waste management and effluent units, aiming to streamline environmental clearances.
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