Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

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

India’s progress on its climate targets, Pg8

India's climate targets face challenges: rising emissions, coal dependence, and forest governance issues hinder true ecological impact despite progress.

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

8 Jan, 2026

India’s progress on its climate targets, Pg8

India's climate targets face challenges: rising emissions, coal dependence, and forest governance issues hinder true ecological impact despite progress.

8 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Not just forests: why grasslands also belong in national climate plans, PgII

UN report highlights grasslands' crucial role in climate action, urging inclusion in national climate plans and integrated ecosystem management.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Jan, 2026

Not just forests: why grasslands also belong in national climate plans, PgII

UN report highlights grasslands' crucial role in climate action, urging inclusion in national climate plans and integrated ecosystem management.

7 Jan, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What are biomaterials and how do they work?, Pg10

Biomaterials emerge as a sustainable alternative, poised to revolutionize industries and reduce reliance on fossil-based imports, fostering environmental sustainability.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Jan, 2026

What are biomaterials and how do they work?, Pg10

Biomaterials emerge as a sustainable alternative, poised to revolutionize industries and reduce reliance on fossil-based imports, fostering environmental sustainability.

7 Jan, 2026

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

Green nod validity extension sought for Ratle hydro project, Pg9

Ratle Hydroelectric Project seeks extension on environmental clearance amid delays, Indus Water Treaty concerns, and ongoing litigation.

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

7 Jan, 2026

Green nod validity extension sought for Ratle hydro project, Pg9

Ratle Hydroelectric Project seeks extension on environmental clearance amid delays, Indus Water Treaty concerns, and ongoing litigation.

7 Jan, 2026

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

After CBAM, exporters need a helping hand, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports with 16-22% tax, demanding government support.

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

7 Jan, 2026

After CBAM, exporters need a helping hand, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports with 16-22% tax, demanding government support.

7 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What remote-sensing reveals about plants, forests, and minerals from space, Pg11

Remote-sensing revolutionizes resource mapping: Satellites track plant health, map water bodies, and locate subsurface minerals with unprecedented precision.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Jan, 2026

What remote-sensing reveals about plants, forests, and minerals from space, Pg11

Remote-sensing revolutionizes resource mapping: Satellites track plant health, map water bodies, and locate subsurface minerals with unprecedented precision.

6 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Accountability and Ethical Governance

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Accountability and Ethical Governance

6 Jan, 2026

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

6 Jan, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Defence Minister commissions ICG's Samudra Pratap, a pollution control vessel with advanced oil spill detection and response capabilities in Goa.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

5 Jan, 2026

Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Defence Minister commissions ICG's Samudra Pratap, a pollution control vessel with advanced oil spill detection and response capabilities in Goa.

5 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jan, 2026

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

5 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC pioneers carbon capture storage with Gujarat pilot project, injecting 100 tonnes of CO2 daily into depleted Gandhar wells.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jan, 2026

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC pioneers carbon capture storage with Gujarat pilot project, injecting 100 tonnes of CO2 daily into depleted Gandhar wells.

5 Jan, 2026

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

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

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

5 Jan, 2026

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

5 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

5 Jan, 2026

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.

5 Jan, 2026

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

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.

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

4 Jan, 2026

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.

4 Jan, 2026

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

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

Environmental panel greenlights Arunachal's Kalai-II Hydroelectric project amid concerns over critically endangered white-bellied heron habitat and flawed EIA report.

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

4 Jan, 2026

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

Environmental panel greenlights Arunachal's Kalai-II Hydroelectric project amid concerns over critically endangered white-bellied heron habitat and flawed EIA report.

4 Jan, 2026

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

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor'; CREA reports 65% pollution from outside city, highlighting regional factors and vehicular emissions.

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

4 Jan, 2026

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor'; CREA reports 65% pollution from outside city, highlighting regional factors and vehicular emissions.

4 Jan, 2026

E Governance Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.

E Governance Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jan, 2026

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.

4 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jan, 2026

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

4 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

3 Jan, 2026

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

3 Jan, 2026

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

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.

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

3 Jan, 2026

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.

3 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

Rice farmers adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) can cut methane emissions and earn carbon credits, boosting income.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jan, 2026

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

Rice farmers adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) can cut methane emissions and earn carbon credits, boosting income.

3 Jan, 2026

Environment & Ecology

India’s progress on its climate targets, Pg8

India’s progress on its climate targets, Pg8

Not just forests: why grasslands also belong in national climate plans, PgII

Not just forests: why grasslands also belong in national climate plans, PgII

What are biomaterials and how do they work?, Pg10

What are biomaterials and how do they work?, Pg10

Green nod validity extension sought for Ratle hydro project, Pg9

Green nod validity extension sought for Ratle hydro project, Pg9

After CBAM, exporters need a helping hand, Pg10

After CBAM, exporters need a helping hand, Pg10

What remote-sensing reveals about plants, forests, and minerals from space, Pg11

What remote-sensing reveals about plants, forests, and minerals from space, Pg11

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

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