Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

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

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

Government faces challenges passing women's reservation bill amid NDA's reduced Lok Sabha majority; Auto industry agrees to CAFE-III norms.

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

17 Apr, 2026

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

Government faces challenges passing women's reservation bill amid NDA's reduced Lok Sabha majority; Auto industry agrees to CAFE-III norms.

17 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Balancing faith and ecology: are rivers taking the brunt?, Pg8

Religious rituals polluting rivers: 11,000 litres of milk poured into Narmada sparks debate over faith versus environmental protection.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Apr, 2026

Balancing faith and ecology: are rivers taking the brunt?, Pg8

Religious rituals polluting rivers: 11,000 litres of milk poured into Narmada sparks debate over faith versus environmental protection.

15 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

India wastes ₹1.55 lakh crore worth food annually, ranking second globally; systemic inefficiencies and apathy exacerbate hunger crisis.

Poverty and Hunger Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Apr, 2026

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

India wastes ₹1.55 lakh crore worth food annually, ranking second globally; systemic inefficiencies and apathy exacerbate hunger crisis.

15 Apr, 2026

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

Nature’s signals, PgII

Sentinel species like frogs and emperor penguins serve as early indicators of environmental threats, signaling ecosystem decline and climate change impacts.

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

13 Apr, 2026

Nature’s signals, PgII

Sentinel species like frogs and emperor penguins serve as early indicators of environmental threats, signaling ecosystem decline and climate change impacts.

13 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

Biomass stoves offer cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG with reduced emissions, fuel consumption, and sustainable firewood usage.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Apr, 2026

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

Biomass stoves offer cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG with reduced emissions, fuel consumption, and sustainable firewood usage.

13 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Great Nicobar Island mega-project raises concerns over environmental impact, indigenous rights, and strategic value amidst rapid development plans.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

13 Apr, 2026

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Great Nicobar Island mega-project raises concerns over environmental impact, indigenous rights, and strategic value amidst rapid development plans.

13 Apr, 2026

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

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

Centre defends PMAY houses on forest land in SC, citing FRA safeguards and duties for tribal communities' habitat protection.

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

13 Apr, 2026

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

Centre defends PMAY houses on forest land in SC, citing FRA safeguards and duties for tribal communities' habitat protection.

13 Apr, 2026

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

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

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

13 Apr, 2026

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

13 Apr, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Indian-born cheetah births four cubs in Kuno National Park, marking a milestone for Project Cheetah reintroduction efforts since 2022.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Apr, 2026

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Indian-born cheetah births four cubs in Kuno National Park, marking a milestone for Project Cheetah reintroduction efforts since 2022.

12 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island development plan targets tourism, faces tribal challenges over forest rights and environmental impact, population displacement, and ecological concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

11 Apr, 2026

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island development plan targets tourism, faces tribal challenges over forest rights and environmental impact, population displacement, and ecological concerns.

11 Apr, 2026

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

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway's underpass facilitates safe passage for elephants, jackals, and deer, showcasing successful wildlife-infrastructure integration before inauguration.

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

11 Apr, 2026

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway's underpass facilitates safe passage for elephants, jackals, and deer, showcasing successful wildlife-infrastructure integration before inauguration.

11 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change intensifies India's health crisis: Disease patterns shift, vulnerable populations face unequal burdens, and healthcare systems strain under pressure.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

10 Apr, 2026

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change intensifies India's health crisis: Disease patterns shift, vulnerable populations face unequal burdens, and healthcare systems strain under pressure.

10 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

Odisha tribals clash with police over Vedanta's Sijimali bauxite mine amid environmental and livelihood concerns, raising governance questions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

10 Apr, 2026

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

Odisha tribals clash with police over Vedanta's Sijimali bauxite mine amid environmental and livelihood concerns, raising governance questions.

10 Apr, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

India to halt new HFC refrigerant production clearances post-2027, aligning with Kigali Amendment for ozone layer protection.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

9 Apr, 2026

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

India to halt new HFC refrigerant production clearances post-2027, aligning with Kigali Amendment for ozone layer protection.

9 Apr, 2026

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

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

NGT halts Assam's deployment of forest protection force for election duty, citing violation of biodiversity act and supreme court orders.

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

9 Apr, 2026

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

NGT halts Assam's deployment of forest protection force for election duty, citing violation of biodiversity act and supreme court orders.

9 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam and Meghalaya reject additional power from Subansiri project due to high tariffs, impacting consumers and project viability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Apr, 2026

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam and Meghalaya reject additional power from Subansiri project due to high tariffs, impacting consumers and project viability.

9 Apr, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

India withdraws offer to host COP33 climate summit in 2028 amid concerns over conflicting climate priorities.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Apr, 2026

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

India withdraws offer to host COP33 climate summit in 2028 amid concerns over conflicting climate priorities.

9 Apr, 2026

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

On India’s updated climate pledges, Pg10

India updates climate pledges, committing to emission reduction and non-fossil fuel targets amidst economic and developmental constraints.

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

8 Apr, 2026

On India’s updated climate pledges, Pg10

India updates climate pledges, committing to emission reduction and non-fossil fuel targets amidst economic and developmental constraints.

8 Apr, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Reinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9

Global push for 'One Health' approach intensifies post-COVID, integrating human, animal, and environmental health for pandemic preparedness and coordinated solutions.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Apr, 2026

Reinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9

Global push for 'One Health' approach intensifies post-COVID, integrating human, animal, and environmental health for pandemic preparedness and coordinated solutions.

7 Apr, 2026

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

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

Climate change intensifies diseases, expands disease risk, and threatens food security, posing a severe public health emergency in India.

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

7 Apr, 2026

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

Climate change intensifies diseases, expands disease risk, and threatens food security, posing a severe public health emergency in India.

7 Apr, 2026

Environment & Ecology

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

Balancing faith and ecology: are rivers taking the brunt?, Pg8

Balancing faith and ecology: are rivers taking the brunt?, Pg8

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

Nature’s signals, PgII

Nature’s signals, PgII

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Tourism and trade, Pg6

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

On India’s updated climate pledges, Pg10

On India’s updated climate pledges, Pg10

Reinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9

Reinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

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