Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Nov, 2025

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

25 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to notify tiger reserve in Mhadei, Cotigao, and Netravali areas within three months.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Nov, 2025

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to notify tiger reserve in Mhadei, Cotigao, and Netravali areas within three months.

25 Nov, 2025

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

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

COP30 concludes with nations reaffirming climate commitments amidst geopolitical tensions, focusing on adaptation finance, just transition, and deforestation roadmaps.

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

25 Nov, 2025

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

COP30 concludes with nations reaffirming climate commitments amidst geopolitical tensions, focusing on adaptation finance, just transition, and deforestation roadmaps.

25 Nov, 2025

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

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

PMO directs NCR states to boost EV transition amid alarming pollution levels; 37% vehicles violate BS emission norms.

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

25 Nov, 2025

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

PMO directs NCR states to boost EV transition amid alarming pollution levels; 37% vehicles violate BS emission norms.

25 Nov, 2025

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

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

Delhi mandates 50% work-from-home in private and government offices amid rising air pollution concerns under GRAP Stage III.

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

25 Nov, 2025

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

Delhi mandates 50% work-from-home in private and government offices amid rising air pollution concerns under GRAP Stage III.

25 Nov, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world, Pg14

COP30 shifts focus to climate adaptation, establishes finance program, and addresses trade impacts amid ideological divides on fossil fuels.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

24 Nov, 2025

COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world, Pg14

COP30 shifts focus to climate adaptation, establishes finance program, and addresses trade impacts amid ideological divides on fossil fuels.

24 Nov, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses, Pg14

RTI reveals illegal trade of endangered African grey parrots thriving due to lack of state oversight and enforcement.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Nov, 2025

State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses, Pg14

RTI reveals illegal trade of endangered African grey parrots thriving due to lack of state oversight and enforcement.

24 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority, Pg11

India's air pollution crisis persists due to systemic gaps, hindering public health prioritization and effective mitigation strategies nationwide.

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Nov, 2025

The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority, Pg11

India's air pollution crisis persists due to systemic gaps, hindering public health prioritization and effective mitigation strategies nationwide.

24 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

COP 30 moves needle on climate finance, Pg10

COP 30 in Belem sets $1.3 trillion target for developing nations' climate action by 2035, addressing climate finance gap.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Nov, 2025

COP 30 moves needle on climate finance, Pg10

COP 30 in Belem sets $1.3 trillion target for developing nations' climate action by 2035, addressing climate finance gap.

24 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

After key gains at COP, India tells developed countries: We won't fill in for your failures, Pg1

India asserts developing nations' climate stance, advocates for AI global compact with human oversight at G20 summit.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Nov, 2025

After key gains at COP, India tells developed countries: We won't fill in for your failures, Pg1

India asserts developing nations' climate stance, advocates for AI global compact with human oversight at G20 summit.

24 Nov, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Environmental Impact Assessment

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project faces Tamil Nadu's resistance despite SC ruling; CWMA to examine revised DPR amid water dispute.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Union State Relations and Federal Structure Environmental Impact Assessment

23 Nov, 2025

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project faces Tamil Nadu's resistance despite SC ruling; CWMA to examine revised DPR amid water dispute.

23 Nov, 2025

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

COP30 ends with plan for road maps to halt deforestation, curb fossil fuels, Pg1

COP30 concludes with 'Global Mutirão' agreement, focusing on deforestation, fossil fuel transition, and climate finance, despite disagreements on timelines.

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

23 Nov, 2025

COP30 ends with plan for road maps to halt deforestation, curb fossil fuels, Pg1

COP30 concludes with 'Global Mutirão' agreement, focusing on deforestation, fossil fuel transition, and climate finance, despite disagreements on timelines.

23 Nov, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

More efficient technique to mine polymetallic nodules, Pg10

Scientists develop innovative, eco-friendly smelting process for polymetallic nodules, reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing resource recovery for battery production.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Nov, 2025

More efficient technique to mine polymetallic nodules, Pg10

Scientists develop innovative, eco-friendly smelting process for polymetallic nodules, reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing resource recovery for battery production.

23 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CAQM enforces stricter emergency pollution control measures in Delhi, Pg6

CAQM tightens Delhi's pollution control with revised GRAP, advancing emergency measures amid 'very poor' air quality after Supreme Court directive.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Nov, 2025

CAQM enforces stricter emergency pollution control measures in Delhi, Pg6

CAQM tightens Delhi's pollution control with revised GRAP, advancing emergency measures amid 'very poor' air quality after Supreme Court directive.

23 Nov, 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

In accommodating some, ignoring others, COP30 signals key shift in power equations, Pg9

COP30 climate agreement favors developing nations' financial concerns, omits fossil fuel phase-out roadmap amid shifting power dynamics.

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

23 Nov, 2025

In accommodating some, ignoring others, COP30 signals key shift in power equations, Pg9

COP30 climate agreement favors developing nations' financial concerns, omits fossil fuel phase-out roadmap amid shifting power dynamics.

23 Nov, 2025

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

Pumped hydro project near Malshej Ghat gets approval for impact studies, Pg8

Malshej Ghat's 1,200-MW pumped hydro project secures preliminary approval for environmental impact studies amidst ecological concerns and Western Ghats fragility.

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

23 Nov, 2025

Pumped hydro project near Malshej Ghat gets approval for impact studies, Pg8

Malshej Ghat's 1,200-MW pumped hydro project secures preliminary approval for environmental impact studies amidst ecological concerns and Western Ghats fragility.

23 Nov, 2025

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

What is GRAP and how it is implemented, Pg4.

Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as pollution levels rise, mandating stringent measures to combat 'severe' air quality.

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

23 Nov, 2025

What is GRAP and how it is implemented, Pg4.

Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as pollution levels rise, mandating stringent measures to combat 'severe' air quality.

23 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Work-from-home kicks in sooner, govt tells pvt firms to have 50% staff onsite, Pg4

Delhi-NCR enforces stricter pollution control: Work-from-home and staggered hours advanced under revised GRAP to combat worsening air quality.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Nov, 2025

Work-from-home kicks in sooner, govt tells pvt firms to have 50% staff onsite, Pg4

Delhi-NCR enforces stricter pollution control: Work-from-home and staggered hours advanced under revised GRAP to combat worsening air quality.

23 Nov, 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

COP backs push against trade curbs linked to climate change, silent on fossil fuel roadmap, Pg1

COP30 backs developing nations' concerns on climate finance, trade curbs, omitting fossil fuel phaseout roadmap amid US absence.

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

23 Nov, 2025

COP backs push against trade curbs linked to climate change, silent on fossil fuel roadmap, Pg1

COP30 backs developing nations' concerns on climate finance, trade curbs, omitting fossil fuel phaseout roadmap amid US absence.

23 Nov, 2025

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

COP30 draft text skips mention of fossil fuel use, Pg10

COP30 draft omits fossil fuel commitment amid developing-developed nation clash over climate finance and transition timelines.

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

22 Nov, 2025

COP30 draft text skips mention of fossil fuel use, Pg10

COP30 draft omits fossil fuel commitment amid developing-developed nation clash over climate finance and transition timelines.

22 Nov, 2025

Environment & Ecology

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world, Pg14

COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world, Pg14

State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses, Pg14

State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses, Pg14

The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority, Pg11

The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority, Pg11

COP 30 moves needle on climate finance, Pg10

COP 30 moves needle on climate finance, Pg10

After key gains at COP, India tells developed countries: We won't fill in for your failures, Pg1

After key gains at COP, India tells developed countries: We won't fill in for your failures, Pg1

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

COP30 ends with plan for road maps to halt deforestation, curb fossil fuels, Pg1

COP30 ends with plan for road maps to halt deforestation, curb fossil fuels, Pg1

More efficient technique to mine polymetallic nodules, Pg10

More efficient technique to mine polymetallic nodules, Pg10

CAQM enforces stricter emergency pollution control measures in Delhi, Pg6

CAQM enforces stricter emergency pollution control measures in Delhi, Pg6

In accommodating some, ignoring others, COP30 signals key shift in power equations, Pg9

In accommodating some, ignoring others, COP30 signals key shift in power equations, Pg9

Pumped hydro project near Malshej Ghat gets approval for impact studies, Pg8

Pumped hydro project near Malshej Ghat gets approval for impact studies, Pg8

What is GRAP and how it is implemented, Pg4.

What is GRAP and how it is implemented, Pg4.

Work-from-home kicks in sooner, govt tells pvt firms to have 50% staff onsite, Pg4

Work-from-home kicks in sooner, govt tells pvt firms to have 50% staff onsite, Pg4

COP backs push against trade curbs linked to climate change, silent on fossil fuel roadmap, Pg1

COP backs push against trade curbs linked to climate change, silent on fossil fuel roadmap, Pg1

COP30 draft text skips mention of fossil fuel use, Pg10

COP30 draft text skips mention of fossil fuel use, Pg10

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