Environment & Ecology
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Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4
India unveils modest yet significant 2035 climate targets, reaffirming commitment to clean energy amid global finance concerns and geopolitical shifts.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
Energy Security, Pg12
India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1
India enhances climate commitment, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 and increased carbon sink to 4 billion tonnes.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSalient Features of World's Physical GeographyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Impact of oil on Persian Gulf’s ecology, Pg2
Oil exploitation and geopolitical conflicts severely degrade Persian Gulf's unique ecosystems, threatening marine life and regional stability, demanding urgent conservation.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationCorporate Governance
The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7
Supreme Court mandates environmental CSR, shifting focus from charity to constitutional duty for ecological restoration and corporate accountability.
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII
Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14
US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10
WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses, PgII
AgriPV poised to revolutionize Indian farming by integrating solar energy production with agriculture, boosting farmer incomes and promoting clean energy.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7
Delhi government collaborates with IIT-Madras to test 'smog-eating' coatings using titanium dioxide to combat air pollution.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5
Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment
‘Undemocratic’ politics in Great Nicobar over land, Pg8
Great Nicobar settlers demand fair compensation amid mega-project, even as tribal land alienation raises concerns about justice.
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
M C MEHTA VS UNION OF INDIA WRIT PETITION No. 13029 A CASE SHUTS, Pg12
Supreme Court closes landmark MC Mehta case after four decades, revolutionizing environmental jurisprudence through continuous mandamus and public interest litigations.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
‘AI, data centres & EVs may push peak power demand by 30 GW’, Pg14
AI, data centers, and EVs to surge India's peak power demand by 30 GW, necessitating green energy transition and investments.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingConservation, Pollution and Degradation
A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan, Pg8
Budget 2026's ₹20,000 crore carbon credit plan sparks confusion; industrial CCUS focus versus farmer income narrative needs clarification.
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