Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
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Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
On the move with green hydrogen , Pg10
Indian Railways successfully tests hydrogen-powered train, advancing National Green Hydrogen Mission with Jind-Sonipat route and innovative electrolysis technology.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
A new leaf , Pg8
Environment Ministry introduces Environment Audit Rules 2025, empowering private agencies to monitor industrial compliance and promote green initiatives.
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
SC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1
Supreme Court alarmed by illegal Himalayan deforestation amid floods, demands action; NHAI faces scrutiny over tunnel safety.
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
Centre approves creation of new, independent class of ‘environment auditors’ , Pg14
Environment Ministry introduces 'environment auditors' to bolster compliance monitoring, addressing manpower shortages and enhancing transparency in environmental governance by 2025.
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Rethinking carbon pricing and taxes , Pg7
UK's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian exports; India needs unified carbon market for global competitiveness and decarbonization.
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
SC refuses to entertain plea against roll-out of 20% ethanol-blended petrol nationwide , Pg10
Supreme Court upholds E20 fuel rollout, dismissing plea citing benefits for farmers and forex savings amidst compatibility concerns.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Noise pollution is rising but policy is falling silent , Pg6
India's urban noise pollution crisis deepens due to policy neglect, exceeding safe decibel limits near sensitive zones.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Data show seas rising faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than believed , Pg2
Study reveals alarming sea-level rise around Maldives, Lakshadweep, challenging previous assumptions about climate change impacts and adaptation strategies.
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Pact with Tokyo to advance low-carbon technology projects , Pg8
India and Japan collaborate via Joint Crediting Mechanism, promoting low-carbon tech and carbon credit trading under Paris Agreement.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
Déjà vu , Pg8
Erratic monsoon patterns cause widespread devastation in North India, highlighting the urgent need for proactive disaster management and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
Centre finalises National Designated Authority to kick-start carbon markets , Pg12
India establishes National Designated Authority to operationalize carbon markets under Paris Agreement's Article 6, aiming for emission reduction and sustainable development.
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConservation, Pollution and DegradationCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
Indians least concerned about the global economy: PEW survey , Pg7
Pew survey reveals Indians least concerned about global economy, climate change, but highly concerned about terrorism and online misinformation.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
Making India’s climate taxonomy framework work , Pg8
India's draft Climate Finance Taxonomy needs robust review mechanism for credibility, legal coherence, and alignment with evolving climate finance ecosystem.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
What does science say about the govt.’s ethanol blending plan? , PgII
Ethanol blending (E20) faces vehicle compatibility concerns despite emission reduction benefits, experts suggest component replacements and recalibration for older models.
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