Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

27 Jan, 2026

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

27 Jan, 2026

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

India’s biggest climate gap could be language, Pg6

India's climate action hindered by language gap; effective communication crucial for translating science into actionable policies and building community resilience.

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

27 Jan, 2026

India’s biggest climate gap could be language, Pg6

India's climate action hindered by language gap; effective communication crucial for translating science into actionable policies and building community resilience.

27 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

International Solar Alliance will continue to expand its footprint, Pg23

India reaffirms commitment to International Solar Alliance expansion despite US withdrawal, focusing on Middle East and Africa solar deployment.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Jan, 2026

International Solar Alliance will continue to expand its footprint, Pg23

India reaffirms commitment to International Solar Alliance expansion despite US withdrawal, focusing on Middle East and Africa solar deployment.

26 Jan, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nuclear power expansion is an R&D challenge, Pg12

India aims for 10-fold nuclear capacity boost by 2047, focusing on thorium use and small modular reactors.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Jan, 2026

Nuclear power expansion is an R&D challenge, Pg12

India aims for 10-fold nuclear capacity boost by 2047, focusing on thorium use and small modular reactors.

26 Jan, 2026

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

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Deforestation in Brazil forces mosquitoes to feed on humans, increasing disease transmission risk, study reveals, impacting India's malaria burden.

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

25 Jan, 2026

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Deforestation in Brazil forces mosquitoes to feed on humans, increasing disease transmission risk, study reveals, impacting India's malaria burden.

25 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Diversify your fish basket, Union govt. advises States, Pg10

Fisheries Ministry urges diversification in aquaculture to mitigate risks, boost exports, and tap into new global markets.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jan, 2026

Diversify your fish basket, Union govt. advises States, Pg10

Fisheries Ministry urges diversification in aquaculture to mitigate risks, boost exports, and tap into new global markets.

24 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

Centre's panel affirms Ratle hydel project green nod validity until Dec 20, Pg15

Ratle Hydroelectric Project's environmental clearance extended till 2030 amidst Indus Water Treaty considerations and project delays.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

24 Jan, 2026

Centre's panel affirms Ratle hydel project green nod validity until Dec 20, Pg15

Ratle Hydroelectric Project's environmental clearance extended till 2030 amidst Indus Water Treaty considerations and project delays.

24 Jan, 2026

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

BRICS India summit needs a green and resilient agenda, Pg10

India's BRICS summit focus on green resilience agenda to counter climate change scepticism and promote Global South interests.

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

23 Jan, 2026

BRICS India summit needs a green and resilient agenda, Pg10

India's BRICS summit focus on green resilience agenda to counter climate change scepticism and promote Global South interests.

23 Jan, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

Uttarakhand approves felling 7,000 Devdar trees for Char Dham road project despite ecological warnings and disaster risks.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

23 Jan, 2026

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

Uttarakhand approves felling 7,000 Devdar trees for Char Dham road project despite ecological warnings and disaster risks.

23 Jan, 2026

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

Sports alarm bells: Toxic outdoors, no weather-proof indoors, IOC takes note, Pg1

Toxic air and extreme heat jeopardize Indian athletes' training, raising concerns for 2036 Olympics bid and performance.

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

23 Jan, 2026

Sports alarm bells: Toxic outdoors, no weather-proof indoors, IOC takes note, Pg1

Toxic air and extreme heat jeopardize Indian athletes' training, raising concerns for 2036 Olympics bid and performance.

23 Jan, 2026

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

Multi-disciplinary team of experts to ‘define’ Aravalis, Pg1

Supreme Court forms expert team to define Aravalis and permissible activities amidst ecological concerns and regulatory lacunae.

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

22 Jan, 2026

Multi-disciplinary team of experts to ‘define’ Aravalis, Pg1

Supreme Court forms expert team to define Aravalis and permissible activities amidst ecological concerns and regulatory lacunae.

22 Jan, 2026

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

Felling of 17,625 trees was cleared for 13 Chardham stretches: Centre to NGT, Pg8

Centre admits to NGT about clearing 17,625 trees for Chardham project amidst environmental concerns and glacial retreat.

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

22 Jan, 2026

Felling of 17,625 trees was cleared for 13 Chardham stretches: Centre to NGT, Pg8

Centre admits to NGT about clearing 17,625 trees for Chardham project amidst environmental concerns and glacial retreat.

22 Jan, 2026

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

SC seeks names of experts to study definition of Aravalli hills, Pg4

Supreme Court seeks expert panel nominations to redefine Aravalli Hills, prioritising environmental concerns and regulatory compliance for enhanced protection.

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

22 Jan, 2026

SC seeks names of experts to study definition of Aravalli hills, Pg4

Supreme Court seeks expert panel nominations to redefine Aravalli Hills, prioritising environmental concerns and regulatory compliance for enhanced protection.

22 Jan, 2026

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

SC gives agencies 4 weeks to act on pollution measures, Pg3

Supreme Court directs states to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution control measures within four weeks, focusing on vehicular emissions.

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

22 Jan, 2026

SC gives agencies 4 weeks to act on pollution measures, Pg3

Supreme Court directs states to implement CAQM's long-term air pollution control measures within four weeks, focusing on vehicular emissions.

22 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

UN report warns of 'water bankruptcy' due to climate change, urging transparent accounting and sustainable practices globally.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jan, 2026

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

UN report warns of 'water bankruptcy' due to climate change, urging transparent accounting and sustainable practices globally.

22 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

EV boom triggers copper demand surge; supply crunch looms by 2026, threatening EV adoption and decarbonization goals.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

21 Jan, 2026

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

EV boom triggers copper demand surge; supply crunch looms by 2026, threatening EV adoption and decarbonization goals.

21 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Unified, data-driven approach essential to tackle pollution': CAQM launches study, Pg4

CAQM launches high-resolution emission mapping study for Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution with data-driven strategies and real-time monitoring.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

21 Jan, 2026

'Unified, data-driven approach essential to tackle pollution': CAQM launches study, Pg4

CAQM launches high-resolution emission mapping study for Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution with data-driven strategies and real-time monitoring.

21 Jan, 2026

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

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

Antarctic penguins breed earlier due to warming temperatures, threatening krill-dependent species with extinction by century's end.

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

21 Jan, 2026

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

Antarctic penguins breed earlier due to warming temperatures, threatening krill-dependent species with extinction by century's end.

21 Jan, 2026

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

Capital misses NCAP's PM10 target, trails behind Noida, Pg3

Delhi lags behind Noida and Alwar in achieving NCAP's PM10 reduction targets, exposing air pollution disparities.

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

20 Jan, 2026

Capital misses NCAP's PM10 target, trails behind Noida, Pg3

Delhi lags behind Noida and Alwar in achieving NCAP's PM10 reduction targets, exposing air pollution disparities.

20 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CAQM flags 'deficiencies' in implementation of GRAP measures in NCR, Pg3

CAQM reveals critical GRAP implementation failures in Delhi NCR, with up to 99.6% shortfall in key anti-pollution actions.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

20 Jan, 2026

CAQM flags 'deficiencies' in implementation of GRAP measures in NCR, Pg3

CAQM reveals critical GRAP implementation failures in Delhi NCR, with up to 99.6% shortfall in key anti-pollution actions.

20 Jan, 2026

Environment & Ecology

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

India’s biggest climate gap could be language, Pg6

India’s biggest climate gap could be language, Pg6

International Solar Alliance will continue to expand its footprint, Pg23

International Solar Alliance will continue to expand its footprint, Pg23

Nuclear power expansion is an R&D challenge, Pg12

Nuclear power expansion is an R&D challenge, Pg12

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Diversify your fish basket, Union govt. advises States, Pg10

Diversify your fish basket, Union govt. advises States, Pg10

Centre's panel affirms Ratle hydel project green nod validity until Dec 20, Pg15

Centre's panel affirms Ratle hydel project green nod validity until Dec 20, Pg15

BRICS India summit needs a green and resilient agenda, Pg10

BRICS India summit needs a green and resilient agenda, Pg10

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

Sports alarm bells: Toxic outdoors, no weather-proof indoors, IOC takes note, Pg1

Sports alarm bells: Toxic outdoors, no weather-proof indoors, IOC takes note, Pg1

Multi-disciplinary team of experts to ‘define’ Aravalis, Pg1

Multi-disciplinary team of experts to ‘define’ Aravalis, Pg1

Felling of 17,625 trees was cleared for 13 Chardham stretches: Centre to NGT, Pg8

Felling of 17,625 trees was cleared for 13 Chardham stretches: Centre to NGT, Pg8

SC seeks names of experts to study definition of Aravalli hills, Pg4

SC seeks names of experts to study definition of Aravalli hills, Pg4

SC gives agencies 4 weeks to act on pollution measures, Pg3

SC gives agencies 4 weeks to act on pollution measures, Pg3

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

'Unified, data-driven approach essential to tackle pollution': CAQM launches study, Pg4

'Unified, data-driven approach essential to tackle pollution': CAQM launches study, Pg4

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

Capital misses NCAP's PM10 target, trails behind Noida, Pg3

Capital misses NCAP's PM10 target, trails behind Noida, Pg3

CAQM flags 'deficiencies' in implementation of GRAP measures in NCR, Pg3

CAQM flags 'deficiencies' in implementation of GRAP measures in NCR, Pg3

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