Environment & Ecology

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Jan, 2026

Rules to use funds collected from penalties under green laws notified, Pg2

Environment Ministry notifies rules for Environmental Protection Fund, allocating penalties from green law violations to environmental protection activities.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Jan, 2026

PM launches ₹6,957-crore Kaziranga corridor work, Pg1

PM Modi launches ₹6,957-crore Kaziranga elevated corridor project to protect wildlife and boost connectivity in Assam.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Jan, 2026

MODI LAUNCHES KAZIRANGA PROJECT, Pg8

PM Modi accuses Congress of enabling infiltration in Assam, launches Kaziranga corridor project worth ₹6,950 crore.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Jan, 2026

'It's in India's interest to be an innovator in the green economy space, China is already winning', Pg16

Expert urges India to innovate in the green economy, highlighting China's dominance and the potential for economic growth.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Jan, 2026

India pushes for easier access to EU's steel scrap, Pg3

India seeks EU steel scrap access in trade deal to counter CBAM's impact on metal exports and promote green steel.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jan, 2026

Delhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5

Delhi-NCR reimplements GRAP IV as AQI hits 'severe' 428; schools switch to hybrid mode, construction halts, truck entry restricted.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
18 Jan, 2026

Decades-Old Toxic Waste Removed: A Historic Decision, Pg13

Madhya Pradesh government removes 337 tonnes of toxic waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory after 40 years.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Jan, 2026

Agri emissions are high but output is increasing faster, Pg10

Agricultural output triples since 1961, emissions rise 45%, driven by enhanced productivity and resource efficiency, showcasing 'decoupling'.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Jan, 2026

Expert panel sets norms for religious sites in sanctuaries, Pg12

Environment Ministry panel formulates guidelines for diverting forest land for religious structures within wildlife sanctuaries, addressing encroachment concerns and historical claims.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Jan, 2026

In Jharkhand, a tusker on a rampage, Pg9

Rogue tusker in Jharkhand claims 20 lives amid shrinking habitats, sparking fear and prompting massive search operation.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Jan, 2026

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

Delhi Metro expansion to 900 km proposed by CAQM, inspired by Beijing, to combat vehicular pollution effectively.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Jan, 2026

Air may turn ‘Severe’, GRAP 3 curbs imposed, Pg6

Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as air quality plummets; schools shift to hybrid mode, vehicle restrictions imposed amid rising pollution.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Jan, 2026

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

Kaziranga National Park to get 34.5-km elevated corridor worth ₹6,950 cr for safer animal passage across NH-715.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
15 Jan, 2026

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

Global natural disaster losses drop to $224 billion in 2025, but climate change-driven extreme weather events remain alarming.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jan, 2026

NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12

NGT addresses critical water contamination in Rajasthan, MP, and UP, citing grave health risks and seeking state responses.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jan, 2026

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jan, 2026

How new policy will generate revenue from carbon credits (CARBON CREDIT MONETISATION), Pg8

Delhi government approves carbon credit monetization policy, aiming to generate revenue through emission reduction projects sold in international markets.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jan, 2026

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

Scientists inaugurate world's first mountain ice core repository in Antarctica, preserving Earth's atmospheric history amidst rapid glacial melting.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jan, 2026

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

India and China lead global renewable energy expansion in 2025, reducing coal power generation for the first time in 50 years.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
14 Jan, 2026

India must focus on AI and its environmental impact, Pg8

AI's carbon footprint revealed: Training models emits tons of CO2, demanding urgent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices in India.

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