Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Padma Barrage: another barrier, Pg2

Bangladesh approves Padma Barrage to combat drought caused by Farakka Barrage, raising concerns over ecological impacts and unilateral river engineering.

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

1 Jun, 2026

Padma Barrage: another barrier, Pg2

Bangladesh approves Padma Barrage to combat drought caused by Farakka Barrage, raising concerns over ecological impacts and unilateral river engineering.

1 Jun, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rice paper can be modified to recover e-waste gold, Pg12

Scientists modify rice paper with hydrazination to selectively extract gold nanoparticles from e-waste, offering sustainable recovery method.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 May, 2026

Rice paper can be modified to recover e-waste gold, Pg12

Scientists modify rice paper with hydrazination to selectively extract gold nanoparticles from e-waste, offering sustainable recovery method.

31 May, 2026

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

Air pollution cut India’s solar power output by 9.6% in 2023: study, Pg12

Air pollution in India slashed solar power output by 9.6% in 2023, costing 15 TWh, says Nature study.

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

31 May, 2026

Air pollution cut India’s solar power output by 9.6% in 2023: study, Pg12

Air pollution in India slashed solar power output by 9.6% in 2023, costing 15 TWh, says Nature study.

31 May, 2026

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

New cascade frog species recorded in Nagaland’s hill-stream habitats, Pg10

New cascade frog species, Amolops kamal, discovered in Nagaland's hill streams, highlighting Northeast's unmapped biodiversity and need for conservation.

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

31 May, 2026

New cascade frog species recorded in Nagaland’s hill-stream habitats, Pg10

New cascade frog species, Amolops kamal, discovered in Nagaland's hill streams, highlighting Northeast's unmapped biodiversity and need for conservation.

31 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Elephants’ decline portends dung beetle co-extinction, Pg12

Elephant decline in East Africa triggers 23% drop in dung beetle species, threatening savannah ecosystem and seed dispersal.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 May, 2026

Elephants’ decline portends dung beetle co-extinction, Pg12

Elephant decline in East Africa triggers 23% drop in dung beetle species, threatening savannah ecosystem and seed dispersal.

31 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Why Supreme Court is cracking the whip against states over Chambal, Pg9

Supreme Court slams Rajasthan, MP, UP over illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary, citing administrative apathy and erosion of rule of law.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

31 May, 2026

Why Supreme Court is cracking the whip against states over Chambal, Pg9

Supreme Court slams Rajasthan, MP, UP over illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary, citing administrative apathy and erosion of rule of law.

31 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Carbon rules, sustainability norms make ESG a compliance priority for industry', Pg13

ESG compliance transforms into business priority due to EU carbon tax and India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 May, 2026

'Carbon rules, sustainability norms make ESG a compliance priority for industry', Pg13

ESG compliance transforms into business priority due to EU carbon tax and India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

31 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

NGT Seeks Response From Centre And States On Rising Heatwave Conditions,Pg

Heatwaves are no longer seasonal weather events but a major climate adaptation challenge requiring coordinated action across health, urban planning and environmental governance.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

30 May, 2026

NGT Seeks Response From Centre And States On Rising Heatwave Conditions,Pg

Heatwaves are no longer seasonal weather events but a major climate adaptation challenge requiring coordinated action across health, urban planning and environmental governance.

30 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Eight Lion Cubs Die In Gujarat Amid Suspected Babesia Outbreak,Pg 1

The suspected Babesia outbreak highlights that conserving endangered species requires not only habitat protection but also robust disease management and wildlife health monitoring.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 May, 2026

Eight Lion Cubs Die In Gujarat Amid Suspected Babesia Outbreak,Pg 1

The suspected Babesia outbreak highlights that conserving endangered species requires not only habitat protection but also robust disease management and wildlife health monitoring.

30 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Inside China’s green transition, Pg7

China's green transition is not only an environmental project but also a strategy for achieving technological leadership, industrial dominance and long-term energy security.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 May, 2026

Inside China’s green transition, Pg7

China's green transition is not only an environmental project but also a strategy for achieving technological leadership, industrial dominance and long-term energy security.

30 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Tariffs to carbon, the new rules shaping India’s trade, Pg8

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 2026 poses challenges for India's carbon-intensive exports, impacting competitiveness and fertilizer prices.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 May, 2026

Tariffs to carbon, the new rules shaping India’s trade, Pg8

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 2026 poses challenges for India's carbon-intensive exports, impacting competitiveness and fertilizer prices.

28 May, 2026

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

New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest, Pg9

Controversial clearance granted for Kente coal mine in Hasdeo forest, Chhattisgarh, amid tribal protests and environmental concerns.

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

28 May, 2026

New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest, Pg9

Controversial clearance granted for Kente coal mine in Hasdeo forest, Chhattisgarh, amid tribal protests and environmental concerns.

28 May, 2026

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

Climbers in Nepal to discuss challenges of scaling Everest now, Pg21

Nepal grapples with Everest challenges: Record climbers, rising temperatures, and waste concerns spark summit discussions for sustainable solutions.

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

28 May, 2026

Climbers in Nepal to discuss challenges of scaling Everest now, Pg21

Nepal grapples with Everest challenges: Record climbers, rising temperatures, and waste concerns spark summit discussions for sustainable solutions.

28 May, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC to examine if law is diluting the count of wetlands in India, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes 2017 Wetlands Rules, questioning the exclusion of human-made wetlands and potential violation of Ramsar Convention.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 May, 2026

SC to examine if law is diluting the count of wetlands in India, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes 2017 Wetlands Rules, questioning the exclusion of human-made wetlands and potential violation of Ramsar Convention.

27 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rajasthan govt apathetic to illegal mining in Chambal, says Supreme Court, Pg4

Supreme Court slams Rajasthan government for delayed action on illegal Chambal mining, citing 'apathetic' governance requiring judicial intervention.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 May, 2026

Rajasthan govt apathetic to illegal mining in Chambal, says Supreme Court, Pg4

Supreme Court slams Rajasthan government for delayed action on illegal Chambal mining, citing 'apathetic' governance requiring judicial intervention.

27 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi grapples with severe dust pollution crisis due to El Nino-amplified heat, Indo-Gangetic Plain heating, and requires science-backed mitigation strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 May, 2026

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi grapples with severe dust pollution crisis due to El Nino-amplified heat, Indo-Gangetic Plain heating, and requires science-backed mitigation strategies.

27 May, 2026

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

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

Delhi government boosts mechanical road sweeping and redesigns key corridors to combat dust pollution effectively.

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

27 May, 2026

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

Delhi government boosts mechanical road sweeping and redesigns key corridors to combat dust pollution effectively.

27 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On a damaged Malaysian seabed, ‘concrete’ reefs are bringing coral & fish back, Pg12

Concrete reefs revitalize damaged Malaysian seabed, fostering coral and fish resurgence in Coral Triangle through innovative conservation efforts.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 May, 2026

On a damaged Malaysian seabed, ‘concrete’ reefs are bringing coral & fish back, Pg12

Concrete reefs revitalize damaged Malaysian seabed, fostering coral and fish resurgence in Coral Triangle through innovative conservation efforts.

25 May, 2026

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

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

Delhi grapples with toxic road dust: Experts highlight health risks, ineffectiveness of current measures, and need for comprehensive solutions.

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

25 May, 2026

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

Delhi grapples with toxic road dust: Experts highlight health risks, ineffectiveness of current measures, and need for comprehensive solutions.

25 May, 2026

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

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

Delhi's air pollution crisis deepens as investigation reveals Mechanical Road Sweepers cover only fraction of city, exposing governance gaps.

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

25 May, 2026

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

Delhi's air pollution crisis deepens as investigation reveals Mechanical Road Sweepers cover only fraction of city, exposing governance gaps.

25 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Padma Barrage: another barrier, Pg2

Padma Barrage: another barrier, Pg2

Rice paper can be modified to recover e-waste gold, Pg12

Rice paper can be modified to recover e-waste gold, Pg12

Air pollution cut India’s solar power output by 9.6% in 2023: study, Pg12

Air pollution cut India’s solar power output by 9.6% in 2023: study, Pg12

New cascade frog species recorded in Nagaland’s hill-stream habitats, Pg10

New cascade frog species recorded in Nagaland’s hill-stream habitats, Pg10

Elephants’ decline portends dung beetle co-extinction, Pg12

Elephants’ decline portends dung beetle co-extinction, Pg12

Why Supreme Court is cracking the whip against states over Chambal, Pg9

Why Supreme Court is cracking the whip against states over Chambal, Pg9

'Carbon rules, sustainability norms make ESG a compliance priority for industry', Pg13

'Carbon rules, sustainability norms make ESG a compliance priority for industry', Pg13

NGT Seeks Response From Centre And States On Rising Heatwave Conditions,Pg

NGT Seeks Response From Centre And States On Rising Heatwave Conditions,Pg

Eight Lion Cubs Die In Gujarat Amid Suspected Babesia Outbreak,Pg 1

Eight Lion Cubs Die In Gujarat Amid Suspected Babesia Outbreak,Pg 1

Inside China’s green transition, Pg7

Inside China’s green transition, Pg7

Tariffs to carbon, the new rules shaping India’s trade, Pg8

Tariffs to carbon, the new rules shaping India’s trade, Pg8

New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest, Pg9

New coal mine cleared in 'high conservation zone' Hasdeo forest, Pg9

Climbers in Nepal to discuss challenges of scaling Everest now, Pg21

Climbers in Nepal to discuss challenges of scaling Everest now, Pg21

SC to examine if law is diluting the count of wetlands in India, Pg12

SC to examine if law is diluting the count of wetlands in India, Pg12

Rajasthan govt apathetic to illegal mining in Chambal, says Supreme Court, Pg4

Rajasthan govt apathetic to illegal mining in Chambal, says Supreme Court, Pg4

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

Govt acts on Delhi dust: More machine sweepers, Pg3

On a damaged Malaysian seabed, ‘concrete’ reefs are bringing coral & fish back, Pg12

On a damaged Malaysian seabed, ‘concrete’ reefs are bringing coral & fish back, Pg12

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

4-letter word everyone in Delhi needs to know: dust (Beyond smoke and car exhaust, a critical pollutant in the city is toxic dust hiding in plain sight. Common solutions offer limited benefits), Pg13

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

Delhi's Killer Dust (Dust is one villain in Delhi's pollution story, its levels don't depend on weather and it makes up over a third of the fine particles that clog lungs, inflame blood vessels. The good news is it can be controlled. The bad news,..., Pg1

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