Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Kaziranga National Park survey records 30 raptor and six stork species, underscoring its vital role as a global stronghold for the rare Pallas's fish eagle.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Jun, 2026

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Kaziranga National Park survey records 30 raptor and six stork species, underscoring its vital role as a global stronghold for the rare Pallas's fish eagle.

7 Jun, 2026

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

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Satellite data exposes industrial salt pan expansion shrinking Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland wetland, demanding urgent separation for its survival.

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

7 Jun, 2026

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Satellite data exposes industrial salt pan expansion shrinking Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland wetland, demanding urgent separation for its survival.

7 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Endangered Nilgiri Tahr population surges 4.68% to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, marking significant conservation success under Project Nilgiri Tahr.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Jun, 2026

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Endangered Nilgiri Tahr population surges 4.68% to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, marking significant conservation success under Project Nilgiri Tahr.

6 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

5 Jun, 2026

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

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Cyclone Dana highlights mangroves' power over seawalls for coastal protection; India's policy must prioritize ecosystem-based adaptation for climate resilience.

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

5 Jun, 2026

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Cyclone Dana highlights mangroves' power over seawalls for coastal protection; India's policy must prioritize ecosystem-based adaptation for climate resilience.

5 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

5 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A national environmental survey whose time came, Pg8

India's escalating environmental crisis demands a unified National Environmental Survey (EnvSI) for comprehensive data and urgent policy interventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

A national environmental survey whose time came, Pg8

India's escalating environmental crisis demands a unified National Environmental Survey (EnvSI) for comprehensive data and urgent policy interventions.

5 Jun, 2026

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

India rolls out E85 ethanol-blended petrol on World Environment Day, promising 61% GHG reduction and increased farmer income.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

India rolls out E85 ethanol-blended petrol on World Environment Day, promising 61% GHG reduction and increased farmer income.

5 Jun, 2026

Inclusive Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

Climate crisis fuels 'adaptation economy,' offering India a multi-trillion dollar opportunity in green tech, jobs, and sustainable growth by 2070.

Inclusive Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

Climate crisis fuels 'adaptation economy,' offering India a multi-trillion dollar opportunity in green tech, jobs, and sustainable growth by 2070.

5 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

Mega Science Vision-2035 report exposes India's critical reliance on imported climate research instruments, advocating indigenous manufacturing to ensure data credibility and scientific self-reliance.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jun, 2026

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

Mega Science Vision-2035 report exposes India's critical reliance on imported climate research instruments, advocating indigenous manufacturing to ensure data credibility and scientific self-reliance.

4 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Reading for a warming world: books that rethink nature, development and survival, Pg9

Authors warn against climate inaction, expose Great Nicobar project's ecological devastation, and champion nature-based solutions for a warming world, urging collective responsibility.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

4 Jun, 2026

Reading for a warming world: books that rethink nature, development and survival, Pg9

Authors warn against climate inaction, expose Great Nicobar project's ecological devastation, and champion nature-based solutions for a warming world, urging collective responsibility.

4 Jun, 2026

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

Cabinet nod for Rs 9,585-cr scheme to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR, Pg5

Union Cabinet greenlights Rs 9,585 crore 'cleaner mobility' scheme to replace 2 lakh old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR, slashing vehicular emissions.

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

4 Jun, 2026

Cabinet nod for Rs 9,585-cr scheme to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR, Pg5

Union Cabinet greenlights Rs 9,585 crore 'cleaner mobility' scheme to replace 2 lakh old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR, slashing vehicular emissions.

4 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

AIIMS Delhi study shows how air pollutants breach placental barriers and affect foetuses, Pg14

AIIMS Delhi study maps how urban air pollution breaches placental barriers, silencing vital foetal growth protein, causing lasting harm to babies.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jun, 2026

AIIMS Delhi study shows how air pollutants breach placental barriers and affect foetuses, Pg14

AIIMS Delhi study maps how urban air pollution breaches placental barriers, silencing vital foetal growth protein, causing lasting harm to babies.

3 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Tigress Zeenat gives birth to four cubs in Odisha’s Similipal, Pg14

Tigress Zeenat, translocated from Maharashtra, births four cubs in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, boosting genetic diversity and conservation efforts after previous failures.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jun, 2026

Tigress Zeenat gives birth to four cubs in Odisha’s Similipal, Pg14

Tigress Zeenat, translocated from Maharashtra, births four cubs in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, boosting genetic diversity and conservation efforts after previous failures.

3 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How runaway tigress's cubs could save big cat population in Odisha's Similipal, Pg9

Runaway tigress Zeenat births four cubs in Similipal, boosting genetic diversity and securing the future of Odisha's unique pseudo-melanistic tiger population.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jun, 2026

How runaway tigress's cubs could save big cat population in Odisha's Similipal, Pg9

Runaway tigress Zeenat births four cubs in Similipal, boosting genetic diversity and securing the future of Odisha's unique pseudo-melanistic tiger population.

3 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1.5 crore artificial groundwater recharge, storage works under JSJB initiative: Minister, Pg7

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative reports 1.5 crore groundwater recharge works, boosting India's water security through community efforts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jun, 2026

1.5 crore artificial groundwater recharge, storage works under JSJB initiative: Minister, Pg7

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative reports 1.5 crore groundwater recharge works, boosting India's water security through community efforts.

3 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Top court appoints high-powered panel to review Aravalli definition report, Pg3

Supreme Court appoints high-powered panel under ICFRE DG Kanchan Devi to independently review controversial Aravalli definition report, ensuring impartial ecological protection against unregulated mining.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jun, 2026

Top court appoints high-powered panel to review Aravalli definition report, Pg3

Supreme Court appoints high-powered panel under ICFRE DG Kanchan Devi to independently review controversial Aravalli definition report, ensuring impartial ecological protection against unregulated mining.

3 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8

Indian cities grapple with rising summer pollution levels; dust storms, vehicular emissions, and ozone formation exacerbate air quality issues.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jun, 2026

Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8

Indian cities grapple with rising summer pollution levels; dust storms, vehicular emissions, and ozone formation exacerbate air quality issues.

2 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Gir lion deaths not alarming but flag need for multiple populations, Pg9

Babesiosis outbreak in Gujarat's Gir raises concerns about Asiatic lion conservation and need for multiple populations to mitigate extinction risks.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jun, 2026

Gir lion deaths not alarming but flag need for multiple populations, Pg9

Babesiosis outbreak in Gujarat's Gir raises concerns about Asiatic lion conservation and need for multiple populations to mitigate extinction risks.

2 Jun, 2026

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

'Comprehensive appraisal done': Minister defends Great Nicobar project in response to Jairam letter, Pg8

Environment Minister defends Great Nicobar project clearances amidst concerns over environmental impact assessment and biodiversity, citing comprehensive appraisal and strategic importance.

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

2 Jun, 2026

'Comprehensive appraisal done': Minister defends Great Nicobar project in response to Jairam letter, Pg8

Environment Minister defends Great Nicobar project clearances amidst concerns over environmental impact assessment and biodiversity, citing comprehensive appraisal and strategic importance.

2 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

A national environmental survey whose time came, Pg8

A national environmental survey whose time came, Pg8

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

Reading for a warming world: books that rethink nature, development and survival, Pg9

Reading for a warming world: books that rethink nature, development and survival, Pg9

Cabinet nod for Rs 9,585-cr scheme to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR, Pg5

Cabinet nod for Rs 9,585-cr scheme to replace old trucks, buses in Delhi-NCR, Pg5

AIIMS Delhi study shows how air pollutants breach placental barriers and affect foetuses, Pg14

AIIMS Delhi study shows how air pollutants breach placental barriers and affect foetuses, Pg14

Tigress Zeenat gives birth to four cubs in Odisha’s Similipal, Pg14

Tigress Zeenat gives birth to four cubs in Odisha’s Similipal, Pg14

How runaway tigress's cubs could save big cat population in Odisha's Similipal, Pg9

How runaway tigress's cubs could save big cat population in Odisha's Similipal, Pg9

1.5 crore artificial groundwater recharge, storage works under JSJB initiative: Minister, Pg7

1.5 crore artificial groundwater recharge, storage works under JSJB initiative: Minister, Pg7

Top court appoints high-powered panel to review Aravalli definition report, Pg3

Top court appoints high-powered panel to review Aravalli definition report, Pg3

Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8

Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8

Gir lion deaths not alarming but flag need for multiple populations, Pg9

Gir lion deaths not alarming but flag need for multiple populations, Pg9

'Comprehensive appraisal done': Minister defends Great Nicobar project in response to Jairam letter, Pg8

'Comprehensive appraisal done': Minister defends Great Nicobar project in response to Jairam letter, Pg8

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