Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Conservation, Pollution and Degradation.
Delhi's MCD and World Bank experts explore global waste management models, proposing a 3-pronged strategy to clear legacy landfills and enhance sustainability.
New analysis reveals significant scientific limitations in attributing specific extreme weather events directly to climate change, challenging current models and data.
Relocating a Dehradun carcass dump 2.4 km from high-tension power infrastructure significantly reduced vulture electrocution mortality, a key conservation success.
Chinese study reveals large solar farms cause 'inferior greening,' harming biodiversity and bird species, recommending desert placement for future projects.
Amid E20 petrol debate, government explores offering E10 fuel for older vehicles, facing significant supply chain and logistical challenges.
Devastating Nepal floods, linked to glacial collapse, underscore the Himalayas' extreme vulnerability to cascading disasters, urging robust early warning systems and strict regulation.
MoSPI releases concept paper on valuing marine fish resources, integrating physical and monetary accounts for sustainable management and data-driven policymaking.
Rapid Arctic warming is transforming the tundra's miniature plant life, causing "shrubification" that accelerates climate change and alters fragile ecosystems.
Urban lakes are disappearing rapidly due to unplanned urbanization and apathy, demanding structural reforms and integrated planning for ecological restoration and climate resilience.
Leaders and ecologists urge Supreme Court panel to extend deadline for Aravalli review, citing inadequate assessment of mining impact on communities and environment.
India achieves renewable energy targets, but faces grid stability and affordability challenges with solar-heavy power; proposes flexible demand, smart markets, and industrial electrification.
Global sea-surface temperatures hit record highs, driven by El Niño and global warming, signaling urgent need for climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Union Environment Minister urges global shift from reactive relief to proactive, technology-enabled drought resilience at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia.
India's steel sector shows robust growth in Apr-Jul 2026, with increased production, exports, and new policy initiatives, including green steel certification.
Indian cities face annual urban disasters from extreme weather due to dense construction, weak drainage, and poor governance, costing billions.
India restored 21.76 million hectares of degraded land, generating 1.22 billion person-days of employment, reaffirming its Bonn Challenge commitment at UNCCD COP17.
Supreme Court directs Centre to survey elephant corridors, prohibiting coercive measures against elephant movement to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
Supreme Court-constituted panel criticizes Assam government for failing to curb illegal mining and protect Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone and animal corridors.
Government boosts regenerative agriculture across India with schemes like NMNF and PKVY, aiming for healthier soils, climate resilience, and improved farmer prosperity.
Public discontent over E20 fuel's mileage prompts calls for government to offer consumer choice and differential pricing for successful adoption.
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