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

Three ISBTs set to be made EV-ready, Pg 8

Delhi to electrify all ISBTs with EV charging units under SASCI scheme, aiming to curb vehicular emissions.

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

15 Nov, 2025

Three ISBTs set to be made EV-ready, Pg 8

Delhi to electrify all ISBTs with EV charging units under SASCI scheme, aiming to curb vehicular emissions.

15 Nov, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

The Great Nicobar project and a Ministry in knots, Pg8

Environment Ministry faces scrutiny over Great Nicobar project's environmental impact, CRZ violations, and conflicting reports regarding Galathea Bay's ecological status.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

15 Nov, 2025

The Great Nicobar project and a Ministry in knots, Pg8

Environment Ministry faces scrutiny over Great Nicobar project's environmental impact, CRZ violations, and conflicting reports regarding Galathea Bay's ecological status.

15 Nov, 2025

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

Invest in people's resilience, clean energy, Pg 12

Global Carbon Project warns emissions are still rising, jeopardizing Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target despite renewable energy growth.

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

15 Nov, 2025

Invest in people's resilience, clean energy, Pg 12

Global Carbon Project warns emissions are still rising, jeopardizing Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target despite renewable energy growth.

15 Nov, 2025

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

$300 mn committed for health impacts of climate at COP30, Pg 10

COP30 witnesses $300 million pledge to combat climate change's health impacts, addressing adaptation finance gaps and bolstering global health systems.

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

15 Nov, 2025

$300 mn committed for health impacts of climate at COP30, Pg 10

COP30 witnesses $300 million pledge to combat climate change's health impacts, addressing adaptation finance gaps and bolstering global health systems.

15 Nov, 2025

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

SC wants govt. to promote EVs amid high air pollution, Pg14

Supreme Court urges government to revisit NEMMP 2020 and promote EVs amid Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis.

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

14 Nov, 2025

SC wants govt. to promote EVs amid high air pollution, Pg14

Supreme Court urges government to revisit NEMMP 2020 and promote EVs amid Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis.

14 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s carbon emission rise slower this year, says report, Pg14

India's carbon emission growth slows to 1.4% in 2025 due to renewables and favorable monsoon.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

India’s carbon emission rise slower this year, says report, Pg14

India's carbon emission growth slows to 1.4% in 2025 due to renewables and favorable monsoon.

14 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda, Pg13

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand to declare 314 sq. km of Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary balancing ecology and mining.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda, Pg13

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand to declare 314 sq. km of Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary balancing ecology and mining.

14 Nov, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action, Pg8

Tamil Nadu pioneers sub-state climate action with district-level decarbonization plans, aiming for net-zero emissions well before 2070.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

The Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action, Pg8

Tamil Nadu pioneers sub-state climate action with district-level decarbonization plans, aiming for net-zero emissions well before 2070.

14 Nov, 2025

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

Growth of India's CO2 emissions expected to slow down significantly in 2025: Study, Pg23

India's CO2 emissions growth slows to 1.4% in 2025, driven by monsoon and renewable energy growth.

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

14 Nov, 2025

Growth of India's CO2 emissions expected to slow down significantly in 2025: Study, Pg23

India's CO2 emissions growth slows to 1.4% in 2025, driven by monsoon and renewable energy growth.

14 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests a wildlife sanctuary, prohibiting mining within 1km radius, protecting tribal rights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Nov, 2025

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare Saranda forests a wildlife sanctuary, prohibiting mining within 1km radius, protecting tribal rights.

14 Nov, 2025

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

Eye in sky & on ground: CAQM to get verified data on burnt farms, Pg16

CAQM enhances stubble burning monitoring using satellite data and ground verification for targeted pollution control by December.

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

14 Nov, 2025

Eye in sky & on ground: CAQM to get verified data on burnt farms, Pg16

CAQM enhances stubble burning monitoring using satellite data and ground verification for targeted pollution control by December.

14 Nov, 2025

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

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands systemic reforms, including electric vehicle adoption, public transport enhancement, and industrial emission control, beyond temporary measures.

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

14 Nov, 2025

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands systemic reforms, including electric vehicle adoption, public transport enhancement, and industrial emission control, beyond temporary measures.

14 Nov, 2025

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

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' for third day; farm fires contribute 22.47% to pollution, schools shift to hybrid mode.

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

14 Nov, 2025

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' for third day; farm fires contribute 22.47% to pollution, schools shift to hybrid mode.

14 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

India ninth worst affected by extreme weather: study, Pg14

India ranks ninth globally in Climate Risk Index 2026, facing increased extreme weather events and economic losses between 1995-2024.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

13 Nov, 2025

India ninth worst affected by extreme weather: study, Pg14

India ranks ninth globally in Climate Risk Index 2026, facing increased extreme weather events and economic losses between 1995-2024.

13 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

Supreme Court investigates if farmers are strategically timing stubble burning to evade satellite monitoring, raising concerns about data accuracy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Nov, 2025

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

Supreme Court investigates if farmers are strategically timing stubble burning to evade satellite monitoring, raising concerns about data accuracy.

13 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

India and Botswana collaborate on 'Project Cheetah,' translocating eight cheetahs; five to be released into Mokolodi nature reserve.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Nov, 2025

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

India and Botswana collaborate on 'Project Cheetah,' translocating eight cheetahs; five to be released into Mokolodi nature reserve.

13 Nov, 2025

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

Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them, Pg9

Pew survey reveals 75% of Indians feel climate change impact, willing to alter lifestyles, and confident in global action.

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

13 Nov, 2025

Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them, Pg9

Pew survey reveals 75% of Indians feel climate change impact, willing to alter lifestyles, and confident in global action.

13 Nov, 2025

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

Ethiopia to host COP32 in 2027; uncertainty over 2026 as Australia, Turkey slug it out, Pg9.

Ethiopia secures COP32 hosting rights for 2027 in Addis Ababa, while Australia and Turkey compete for COP31 in 2026.

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

13 Nov, 2025

Ethiopia to host COP32 in 2027; uncertainty over 2026 as Australia, Turkey slug it out, Pg9.

Ethiopia secures COP32 hosting rights for 2027 in Addis Ababa, while Australia and Turkey compete for COP31 in 2026.

13 Nov, 2025

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

India ranks 9th globally in climate disaster impact over 30 years, facing 430 extreme events costing $170 billion.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

13 Nov, 2025

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

India ranks 9th globally in climate disaster impact over 30 years, facing 430 extreme events costing $170 billion.

13 Nov, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

All plastics are not the same, PgII.

Plastic recycling limitations explained: Polymer structures, additives, and economic factors hinder widespread recycling despite technological advancements.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Nov, 2025

All plastics are not the same, PgII.

Plastic recycling limitations explained: Polymer structures, additives, and economic factors hinder widespread recycling despite technological advancements.

12 Nov, 2025

Environment & Ecology

Three ISBTs set to be made EV-ready, Pg 8

Three ISBTs set to be made EV-ready, Pg 8

The Great Nicobar project and a Ministry in knots, Pg8

The Great Nicobar project and a Ministry in knots, Pg8

Invest in people's resilience, clean energy, Pg 12

Invest in people's resilience, clean energy, Pg 12

$300 mn committed for health impacts of climate at COP30, Pg 10

$300 mn committed for health impacts of climate at COP30, Pg 10

SC wants govt. to promote EVs amid high air pollution, Pg14

SC wants govt. to promote EVs amid high air pollution, Pg14

India’s carbon emission rise slower this year, says report, Pg14

India’s carbon emission rise slower this year, says report, Pg14

SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda, Pg13

SC bats for protection of pristine sal forest in Jharkhand’s Saranda, Pg13

The Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action, Pg8

The Tamil Nadu model of sub-State climate action, Pg8

Growth of India's CO2 emissions expected to slow down significantly in 2025: Study, Pg23

Growth of India's CO2 emissions expected to slow down significantly in 2025: Study, Pg23

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Declare Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary: SC, Pg22

Eye in sky & on ground: CAQM to get verified data on burnt farms, Pg16

Eye in sky & on ground: CAQM to get verified data on burnt farms, Pg16

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

Government has the tools, it needs the will, Pg13

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

India ninth worst affected by extreme weather: study, Pg14

India ninth worst affected by extreme weather: study, Pg14

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

SC to examine if farmers are evading satellite surveillance, Pg14

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

India, Botswana announce cheetah translocation pact, Pg14

Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them, Pg9

Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them, Pg9

Ethiopia to host COP32 in 2027; uncertainty over 2026 as Australia, Turkey slug it out, Pg9.

Ethiopia to host COP32 in 2027; uncertainty over 2026 as Australia, Turkey slug it out, Pg9.

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

All plastics are not the same, PgII.

All plastics are not the same, PgII.

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