Environment & Ecology

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Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
3 Dec, 2025

For green transition, India can fall back on itself, Pg13

India's green transition to net-zero by 2070 hinges on domestic policy reforms and private capital, not just external aid.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Dec, 2025

Why does India need bioremediation?, Pg8

India explores bioremediation to combat pollution using microorganisms for sustainable waste cleanup, facing challenges in standards and public acceptance.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Dec, 2025

Why pollution affects north Indian cities more than south & west, Pg12

North Indian cities grapple with severe pollution due to geography and winter inversion, analysis reveals.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
1 Dec, 2025

New finds highlight Great Nicobar project site’s biodiversity, Pg14

Great Nicobar Island mega project site reveals new snake species and potential bird species, highlighting rich biodiversity and conservation concerns.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Dec, 2025

Why PM2.5 is attacking your joints, even before symptoms show up, Pg16

Delhi's PM2.5 levels linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, triggering inflammation and autoimmune responses, especially near arterial roads.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Dec, 2025

Delhi reeling, PMO seeks new study on pollution source, flags dust control (Directions issued in meeting before reliance on old studies flagged in NGT), Pg5

PMO directs urgent pollution study amid Delhi's crisis, focusing on dust control and emission source apportionment for effective mitigation.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
30 Nov, 2025

How much plastic is too much for marine birds, mammals, turtles?, Pg14

Study reveals plastic ingestion kills 4.4% of sea turtles, 1.6% of seabirds, and 0.7% of marine mammals.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Nov, 2025

Why has Goa been asked to set up a tiger reserve?, Pg15

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to establish tiger reserve in phases, addressing local concerns and ecological connectivity with Karnataka.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Nov, 2025

CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4

Delhi's groundwater faces severe heavy metal contamination; uranium levels rank third highest nationally, posing significant health risks.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
29 Nov, 2025

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Nov, 2025

Aravallis are precious, need SC's shield, Pg10

Supreme Court accepts controversial definition shrinking Aravalli area by 90% in Rajasthan, raising fears of ecological damage and unsustainable mining.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Nov, 2025

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEnvironmental Impact Assessment
28 Nov, 2025

Before SC stepped in, Ministry was told to let Law Commission decide future of green committee, Pg1

Environment Ministry considered disbanding Central Empowered Committee (CEC) based on Cabinet Secretariat's advice before SC intervention amid NGT concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyEnvironmental Impact Assessment
27 Nov, 2025

The INO that wasn’t and the JUNO that is, Pg7

China's JUNO neutrino observatory completed as India's INO project faces delays due to public concerns and bureaucratic hurdles.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Nov, 2025

Fighting the fire, Pg6

COP30 concludes in Brazil, emphasizing implementation of Paris Agreement amidst challenges in achieving climate goals and global cooperation.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Nov, 2025

Forest Survey had red-flagged but Govt took green shield off 90% Aravalli Hills (Forest Survey of India underlined importance of lower hills as barriers to sand, dust flowing east; Secretary says SC appreciated panel's recommendations), Pg1

Aravalli Hills face increased mining risks as government's new 100m height definition excludes 90% of hills, warns FSI report.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Nov, 2025

Toxic air is a year-round blight in nearly 60% of Indian districts: study, Pg12

Study reveals 60% of Indian districts face year-round toxic air, exceeding national standards, posing severe health risks.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Nov, 2025

Losing the plot, Pg6

Delhi government's response to air pollution protests raises concerns over governance approach versus public safety, highlighting North India's persistent air quality crisis.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Nov, 2025

Delhi worst in PM2.5 concentration: Study, Pg4

Delhi's PM2.5 levels soar to 101 µg/m3, 2.5 times national limit, reveals satellite study, highlighting clustered pollution hotspots.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Nov, 2025

Where does road dust settle in India’s efforts to clean its air?, PgII

India's National Clean Air Programme faces challenges as road dust control efforts yield uneven results despite significant investment.

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