Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Delhi's Cabinet approves carbon credit policy to monetize green projects, aiming to generate revenue from carbon offsets in national, international markets.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Delhi's Cabinet approves carbon credit policy to monetize green projects, aiming to generate revenue from carbon offsets in national, international markets.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

CAQM report reveals only 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles are still operational, prompting pollution control measures.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

CAQM report reveals only 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles are still operational, prompting pollution control measures.

14 Jan, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

Rampaging elephant kills 20 in Jharkhand tribal areas amid deforestation and habitat fragmentation, triggering widespread panic and displacement.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

14 Jan, 2026

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

Rampaging elephant kills 20 in Jharkhand tribal areas amid deforestation and habitat fragmentation, triggering widespread panic and displacement.

14 Jan, 2026

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

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

India risks becoming a 'data dumping' ground with inefficient data centers straining resources; governance and regulation are crucial.

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

13 Jan, 2026

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

India risks becoming a 'data dumping' ground with inefficient data centers straining resources; governance and regulation are crucial.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

India leverages Article 6 of Paris Agreement, signs Joint Crediting Mechanism to boost climate finance and tech transfer.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

India leverages Article 6 of Paris Agreement, signs Joint Crediting Mechanism to boost climate finance and tech transfer.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

Delhi government incentivizes EV retrofitting with ₹50,000 subsidy amid high conversion costs and GST challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jan, 2026

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

Delhi government incentivizes EV retrofitting with ₹50,000 subsidy amid high conversion costs and GST challenges.

13 Jan, 2026

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

First time in 50 years, coal-fired electricity generation saw year-on-year decline in 2025, Pg16

India's coal-fired electricity generation declines 3% in 2025, first time in 50 years, driven by renewables growth.

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

13 Jan, 2026

First time in 50 years, coal-fired electricity generation saw year-on-year decline in 2025, Pg16

India's coal-fired electricity generation declines 3% in 2025, first time in 50 years, driven by renewables growth.

13 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Jan, 2026

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Researchers reveal conservation practices in Global South undermine indigenous rights, perpetuating colonial legacy of prioritizing wildlife over human well-being.

12 Jan, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Jan, 2026

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

Tribal Affairs Ministry seeks Environment Ministry funding for community forest management under Forest Rights Act, empowering tribal gram sabhas.

12 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How will the U.S. exit affect climate action?, Pg13

U.S. withdrawal from FCCC and IPCC threatens global climate finance, weakening international cooperation and emission reduction efforts.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Jan, 2026

How will the U.S. exit affect climate action?, Pg13

U.S. withdrawal from FCCC and IPCC threatens global climate finance, weakening international cooperation and emission reduction efforts.

11 Jan, 2026

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

Aerosols aloft lift, thicken winter fog over North India: IIT-M study, Pg12

IIT-Madras study reveals aerosols aloft thicken winter fog over North India, exacerbating pollution and impacting visibility.

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

11 Jan, 2026

Aerosols aloft lift, thicken winter fog over North India: IIT-M study, Pg12

IIT-Madras study reveals aerosols aloft thicken winter fog over North India, exacerbating pollution and impacting visibility.

11 Jan, 2026

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

Varanasi ‘Tent City’, inaugurated by PM, violated environmental norms: NGT, Pg10

NGT finds Varanasi 'Tent City' violated environmental norms, orders compensation recovery and prevents future violations along Ganga.

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

10 Jan, 2026

Varanasi ‘Tent City’, inaugurated by PM, violated environmental norms: NGT, Pg10

NGT finds Varanasi 'Tent City' violated environmental norms, orders compensation recovery and prevents future violations along Ganga.

10 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

US exit can open up climate governance, Pg10

US exit from UNFCCC and IPCC offers chance to reimagine climate governance architecture, address funding deficits, and empower initiatives like ISA.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 Jan, 2026

US exit can open up climate governance, Pg10

US exit from UNFCCC and IPCC offers chance to reimagine climate governance architecture, address funding deficits, and empower initiatives like ISA.

10 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Trump withdraws U.S. from UNFCCC, a key climate treaty, Pg18

U.S. exits UNFCCC, raising concerns over global climate action; EU vows continued commitment despite setback.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Jan, 2026

Trump withdraws U.S. from UNFCCC, a key climate treaty, Pg18

U.S. exits UNFCCC, raising concerns over global climate action; EU vows continued commitment despite setback.

9 Jan, 2026

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

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote ‘safe and effective’ use, Pg14

Government proposes Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 to replace Insecticides Act, 1968, emphasizing safe, effective pesticide use and reduced environmental risk.

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

9 Jan, 2026

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote ‘safe and effective’ use, Pg14

Government proposes Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 to replace Insecticides Act, 1968, emphasizing safe, effective pesticide use and reduced environmental risk.

9 Jan, 2026

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

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Supreme Court's environmental rulings face scrutiny over regulatory overreach, expertise, and impacts on governance stability, creating uncertainty.

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

9 Jan, 2026

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Supreme Court's environmental rulings face scrutiny over regulatory overreach, expertise, and impacts on governance stability, creating uncertainty.

9 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Despite patchy record, US climate exit will still pinch, Pg17

US exits UNFCCC, IPCC, ISA, and IRENA, jeopardizing climate goals and ceding leadership to China.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Jan, 2026

Despite patchy record, US climate exit will still pinch, Pg17

US exits UNFCCC, IPCC, ISA, and IRENA, jeopardizing climate goals and ceding leadership to China.

9 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Scientist, 'people's ecologist', voice of Western Ghats, forests, rivers, communities, Pg1

Madhav Gadgil, renowned ecologist and Western Ghats expert, passes away; his report on protecting the Ghats remains influential.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Jan, 2026

Scientist, 'people's ecologist', voice of Western Ghats, forests, rivers, communities, Pg1

Madhav Gadgil, renowned ecologist and Western Ghats expert, passes away; his report on protecting the Ghats remains influential.

9 Jan, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Can private reserves restore wildlife and keep tourism gentle?, PgII

Jabarkhet Nature Reserve exemplifies private conservation efforts, balancing tourism with wildlife preservation in Mussoorie's fragile Himalayan ecosystem through community involvement.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Jan, 2026

Can private reserves restore wildlife and keep tourism gentle?, PgII

Jabarkhet Nature Reserve exemplifies private conservation efforts, balancing tourism with wildlife preservation in Mussoorie's fragile Himalayan ecosystem through community involvement.

8 Jan, 2026

Environment & Ecology

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

First time in 50 years, coal-fired electricity generation saw year-on-year decline in 2025, Pg16

First time in 50 years, coal-fired electricity generation saw year-on-year decline in 2025, Pg16

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Conservation practices in the Global South undermine rights: researchers, PgII

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

Environment Ministry funds sought for forest management committees, Pg12

How will the U.S. exit affect climate action?, Pg13

How will the U.S. exit affect climate action?, Pg13

Aerosols aloft lift, thicken winter fog over North India: IIT-M study, Pg12

Aerosols aloft lift, thicken winter fog over North India: IIT-M study, Pg12

Varanasi ‘Tent City’, inaugurated by PM, violated environmental norms: NGT, Pg10

Varanasi ‘Tent City’, inaugurated by PM, violated environmental norms: NGT, Pg10

US exit can open up climate governance, Pg10

US exit can open up climate governance, Pg10

Trump withdraws U.S. from UNFCCC, a key climate treaty, Pg18

Trump withdraws U.S. from UNFCCC, a key climate treaty, Pg18

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote ‘safe and effective’ use, Pg14

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote ‘safe and effective’ use, Pg14

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty, Pg10

Despite patchy record, US climate exit will still pinch, Pg17

Despite patchy record, US climate exit will still pinch, Pg17

Scientist, 'people's ecologist', voice of Western Ghats, forests, rivers, communities, Pg1

Scientist, 'people's ecologist', voice of Western Ghats, forests, rivers, communities, Pg1

Can private reserves restore wildlife and keep tourism gentle?, PgII

Can private reserves restore wildlife and keep tourism gentle?, PgII

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