Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags ‘recurring negligence’, high dust levels, Pg1

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'severe plus' as CAQM slams DDA for negligence in controlling dust pollution.

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

15 Dec, 2025

Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags ‘recurring negligence’, high dust levels, Pg1

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'severe plus' as CAQM slams DDA for negligence in controlling dust pollution.

15 Dec, 2025

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

Are methane emissions in India being missed?, Pg7

Satellite data reveals India's methane emissions from landfills are significantly underestimated, demanding urgent action and revised waste management strategies.

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

15 Dec, 2025

Are methane emissions in India being missed?, Pg7

Satellite data reveals India's methane emissions from landfills are significantly underestimated, demanding urgent action and revised waste management strategies.

15 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

An anomaly, Pg6

Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Dec, 2025

An anomaly, Pg6

Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.

15 Dec, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7

Tamil Nadu pioneers community-based environmental monitoring, integrating local knowledge into climate governance for resilient and democratic climate action.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Dec, 2025

A people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7

Tamil Nadu pioneers community-based environmental monitoring, integrating local knowledge into climate governance for resilient and democratic climate action.

15 Dec, 2025

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

Water discharged by STPs falls short of norms, Pg7

Delhi's sewage treatment plants fail to meet quality norms, posing threat to Yamuna's water quality and aquatic life.

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

15 Dec, 2025

Water discharged by STPs falls short of norms, Pg7

Delhi's sewage treatment plants fail to meet quality norms, posing threat to Yamuna's water quality and aquatic life.

15 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Large loss to India's GDP, Pg6

Air pollution cost India 1.36% of GDP in 2019, with Delhi experiencing the highest per-capita economic losses.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Dec, 2025

Large loss to India's GDP, Pg6

Air pollution cost India 1.36% of GDP in 2019, with Delhi experiencing the highest per-capita economic losses.

15 Dec, 2025

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

How mangroves’ cells help plants survive in saltwater, Pg13

Scientists discover mangrove cell traits enabling saltwater survival, potentially aiding development of salt-tolerant crops amidst rising sea levels.

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

14 Dec, 2025

How mangroves’ cells help plants survive in saltwater, Pg13

Scientists discover mangrove cell traits enabling saltwater survival, potentially aiding development of salt-tolerant crops amidst rising sea levels.

14 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Fix ecological flow, halt unregulated industrial waste discharge: House panel on how to rejuvenate Yamuna, Pg4

Parliamentary panel urges ecological flow restoration and industrial waste regulation to combat Yamuna's ecological collapse, emphasizing wastewater recycling.

Parliament and State Legislatures Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

14 Dec, 2025

Fix ecological flow, halt unregulated industrial waste discharge: House panel on how to rejuvenate Yamuna, Pg4

Parliamentary panel urges ecological flow restoration and industrial waste regulation to combat Yamuna's ecological collapse, emphasizing wastewater recycling.

14 Dec, 2025

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' levels; GRAP 4 enforced, schools switch to hybrid, 50% work from home implemented.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Dec, 2025

Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' levels; GRAP 4 enforced, schools switch to hybrid, 50% work from home implemented.

14 Dec, 2025

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

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.

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

13 Dec, 2025

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

India champions sustainable blue economy in Indian Ocean, advocating cooperation, resilience, and inclusive growth, leveraging global financial commitments.

13 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Review vehicular emission standard, install air purifiers in schools, suggests House panel, Pg6

Parliamentary panel proposes air purifier installation, emission standard review, and satellite monitoring to combat Delhi-NCR's crippling air pollution.

Parliament and State Legislatures Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Dec, 2025

Review vehicular emission standard, install air purifiers in schools, suggests House panel, Pg6

Parliamentary panel proposes air purifier installation, emission standard review, and satellite monitoring to combat Delhi-NCR's crippling air pollution.

13 Dec, 2025

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

India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20

Report reveals India's air pollution strategy focuses on PM10, neglecting the more harmful PM2.5, hindering effective mitigation.

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

13 Dec, 2025

India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20

Report reveals India's air pollution strategy focuses on PM10, neglecting the more harmful PM2.5, hindering effective mitigation.

13 Dec, 2025

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

India out of US-led coalition on critical minerals supply chain, Pg1

India excluded from US-led Pax Silica coalition amid trade deal challenges and supply chain realignment, raising concerns over AI dominance.

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

13 Dec, 2025

India out of US-led coalition on critical minerals supply chain, Pg1

India excluded from US-led Pax Silica coalition amid trade deal challenges and supply chain realignment, raising concerns over AI dominance.

13 Dec, 2025

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

Invisible epidemic: why air pollution is India’s largest health threat?, PgII

Air pollution crisis: India faces rising mortality, cardiovascular harm, and neurological impacts, demanding urgent action and health-centered strategies.

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

12 Dec, 2025

Invisible epidemic: why air pollution is India’s largest health threat?, PgII

Air pollution crisis: India faces rising mortality, cardiovascular harm, and neurological impacts, demanding urgent action and health-centered strategies.

12 Dec, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

At COP30, China’s tea-infused fabric and India’s austerity, Pg9

COP30 witnesses China's strategic pavilion showcasing sustainable products, contrasting with India's austerity amidst global climate negotiations and geopolitical dynamics.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Dec, 2025

At COP30, China’s tea-infused fabric and India’s austerity, Pg9

COP30 witnesses China's strategic pavilion showcasing sustainable products, contrasting with India's austerity amidst global climate negotiations and geopolitical dynamics.

12 Dec, 2025

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

Govt received 201 proposals for Rly, highway projects in ESZs, Pg6

Environment Ministry reviews 201 infrastructure proposals near eco-sensitive zones amidst rising concerns over wildlife deaths and habitat disruption.

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

12 Dec, 2025

Govt received 201 proposals for Rly, highway projects in ESZs, Pg6

Environment Ministry reviews 201 infrastructure proposals near eco-sensitive zones amidst rising concerns over wildlife deaths and habitat disruption.

12 Dec, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India at Kenya meet: UNEA outcomes must remain practical, implementable for all, Pg14

India advocates for practical, implementable UNEA outcomes emphasizing finance, technology transfer, and CBDR-RC for developing nations at the Kenya meet.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Dec, 2025

India at Kenya meet: UNEA outcomes must remain practical, implementable for all, Pg14

India advocates for practical, implementable UNEA outcomes emphasizing finance, technology transfer, and CBDR-RC for developing nations at the Kenya meet.

12 Dec, 2025

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

EU scientists confirm 2025 as potentially second or third warmest year, surpassing pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Dec, 2025

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

EU scientists confirm 2025 as potentially second or third warmest year, surpassing pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C.

11 Dec, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Breeding project gives endangered western tragopan breathing space, PgII

Captive breeding boosts endangered Western Tragopan population in Himachal Pradesh, but rewilding efforts stall due to funding and research gaps.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Dec, 2025

Breeding project gives endangered western tragopan breathing space, PgII

Captive breeding boosts endangered Western Tragopan population in Himachal Pradesh, but rewilding efforts stall due to funding and research gaps.

11 Dec, 2025

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Protected marine areas not part of offshore blocks: govt., Pg12

Government assures marine protected areas excluded from offshore mining blocks amid Kerala protests over potential ecological damage and livelihood threats.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

11 Dec, 2025

Protected marine areas not part of offshore blocks: govt., Pg12

Government assures marine protected areas excluded from offshore mining blocks amid Kerala protests over potential ecological damage and livelihood threats.

11 Dec, 2025

Environment & Ecology

Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags ‘recurring negligence’, high dust levels, Pg1

Delhi chokes on toxic smog; air quality panel flags ‘recurring negligence’, high dust levels, Pg1

Are methane emissions in India being missed?, Pg7

Are methane emissions in India being missed?, Pg7

​An anomaly, Pg6

​An anomaly, Pg6

A people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7

A people-led climate intelligence movement, Pg7

Water discharged by STPs falls short of norms, Pg7

Water discharged by STPs falls short of norms, Pg7

Large loss to India's GDP, Pg6

Large loss to India's GDP, Pg6

How mangroves’ cells help plants survive in saltwater, Pg13

How mangroves’ cells help plants survive in saltwater, Pg13

Fix ecological flow, halt unregulated industrial waste discharge: House panel on how to rejuvenate Yamuna, Pg4

Fix ecological flow, halt unregulated industrial waste discharge: House panel on how to rejuvenate Yamuna, Pg4

Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4

Air severe, all classes except 10 & 12 to go hybrid in Delhi-NCR, 50% office staff will work from home, Pg4

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy, Pg8

Review vehicular emission standard, install air purifiers in schools, suggests House panel, Pg6

Review vehicular emission standard, install air purifiers in schools, suggests House panel, Pg6

India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20

India is focusing on PM10, but PM2.5 is the real threat, Pg20

India out of US-led coalition on critical minerals supply chain, Pg1

India out of US-led coalition on critical minerals supply chain, Pg1

Invisible epidemic: why air pollution is India’s largest health threat?, PgII

Invisible epidemic: why air pollution is India’s largest health threat?, PgII

At COP30, China’s tea-infused fabric and India’s austerity, Pg9

At COP30, China’s tea-infused fabric and India’s austerity, Pg9

Govt received 201 proposals for Rly, highway projects in ESZs, Pg6

Govt received 201 proposals for Rly, highway projects in ESZs, Pg6

India at Kenya meet: UNEA outcomes must remain practical, implementable for all, Pg14

India at Kenya meet: UNEA outcomes must remain practical, implementable for all, Pg14

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

Breeding project gives endangered western tragopan breathing space, PgII

Breeding project gives endangered western tragopan breathing space, PgII

Protected marine areas not part of offshore blocks: govt., Pg12

Protected marine areas not part of offshore blocks: govt., Pg12

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