Environment & Ecology

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India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

Centre’s green panel gives its nod to Stage 2 Dulhasti hydel power project in J&K, Pg9

Green panel approves Dulhasti Stage 2 hydel project in J&K amidst Indus Waters Treaty suspension, costing ₹3,200 crore.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

28 Dec, 2025

Centre’s green panel gives its nod to Stage 2 Dulhasti hydel power project in J&K, Pg9

Green panel approves Dulhasti Stage 2 hydel project in J&K amidst Indus Waters Treaty suspension, costing ₹3,200 crore.

28 Dec, 2025

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

SC takes suo motu cognisance of row over definition of Aravalis; hearing tomorrow, Pg1

Supreme Court intervenes suo motu amid concerns over revised Aravali definition, potentially impacting ecology and mining regulations.

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

28 Dec, 2025

SC takes suo motu cognisance of row over definition of Aravalis; hearing tomorrow, Pg1

Supreme Court intervenes suo motu amid concerns over revised Aravali definition, potentially impacting ecology and mining regulations.

28 Dec, 2025

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

Aravalli definition row back in SC, hearing tomorrow, Pg1

Supreme Court reopens Aravalli definition case amid concerns over environmental impact of 100-meter height criteria for legal recognition.

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

28 Dec, 2025

Aravalli definition row back in SC, hearing tomorrow, Pg1

Supreme Court reopens Aravalli definition case amid concerns over environmental impact of 100-meter height criteria for legal recognition.

28 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

Indus Waters Treaty on hold, green panel's nod for another hydel power project on Chenab, Pg6

India advances Dulhasti-II hydropower project on Chenab amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension post-Pahalgam attack, raising environmental concerns.

27 Dec, 2025

Indus Waters Treaty on hold, green panel's nod for another hydel power project on Chenab, Pg6

India advances Dulhasti-II hydropower project on Chenab amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension post-Pahalgam attack, raising environmental concerns.

27 Dec, 2025

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Centre failed to define Aravali hills despite over a year’s effort, Pg1

Centre's Aravali definition row: Mining threatens vast tracts as definition protects only hills higher than 100 metres.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Dec, 2025

Centre failed to define Aravali hills despite over a year’s effort, Pg1

Centre's Aravali definition row: Mining threatens vast tracts as definition protects only hills higher than 100 metres.

27 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR, Pg8

Analysis reveals shift from 'Polluter Pays Principle' to 'Government Pays Principle' in India's environmental jurisprudence, impacting pollution control.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Dec, 2025

Decoding air pollution concerns in Delhi-NCR, Pg8

Analysis reveals shift from 'Polluter Pays Principle' to 'Government Pays Principle' in India's environmental jurisprudence, impacting pollution control.

27 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Revised definition of Aravallis will hurt its ecology, Pg8

Supreme Court's revised Aravalli definition, based on flawed statistics, threatens ecological integrity by prioritizing administrative ease over scientific evidence, enabling mining.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

26 Dec, 2025

Revised definition of Aravallis will hurt its ecology, Pg8

Supreme Court's revised Aravalli definition, based on flawed statistics, threatens ecological integrity by prioritizing administrative ease over scientific evidence, enabling mining.

26 Dec, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Environmental Impact Assessment

Japan to test mine rare-earth mud from deep seabed, Pg15

Japan pioneers deep seabed rare-earth mining, aiming for supply chain security amid China's export controls and geopolitical tensions.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Environmental Impact Assessment

26 Dec, 2025

Japan to test mine rare-earth mud from deep seabed, Pg15

Japan pioneers deep seabed rare-earth mining, aiming for supply chain security amid China's export controls and geopolitical tensions.

26 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

Centre directs States to enforce SC orders on Aravali mining, tasks ICFRE with sustainable mining management plan, no deadline specified.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Dec, 2025

Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

Centre directs States to enforce SC orders on Aravali mining, tasks ICFRE with sustainable mining management plan, no deadline specified.

25 Dec, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Green washing, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses Aravalli mining controversy, balancing development needs with ecological preservation amidst transparency concerns and conflicting interests.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Dec, 2025

Green washing, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses Aravalli mining controversy, balancing development needs with ecological preservation amidst transparency concerns and conflicting interests.

25 Dec, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Magnetic moment, Pg10

India's ₹7,280-crore scheme focuses on rare earth magnets to boost EV, wind energy manufacturing and reduce import dependence.

25 Dec, 2025

Magnetic moment, Pg10

India's ₹7,280-crore scheme focuses on rare earth magnets to boost EV, wind energy manufacturing and reduce import dependence.

25 Dec, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Rhino dehorning nearly eliminated poaching in African reserves: study, PgII

Dehorning reduces rhino poaching by 78% in South African reserves, reveals study; offers cost-effective conservation strategy.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

24 Dec, 2025

Rhino dehorning nearly eliminated poaching in African reserves: study, PgII

Dehorning reduces rhino poaching by 78% in South African reserves, reveals study; offers cost-effective conservation strategy.

24 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9

Armed Forces to optimize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects like solar and biogas plants.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

24 Dec, 2025

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9

Armed Forces to optimize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects like solar and biogas plants.

24 Dec, 2025

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC accepted govt's 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it, Pg1

Supreme Court accepts controversial 100-m Aravalli definition despite objections, potentially endangering ecology and expanding Thar Desert.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Dec, 2025

SC accepted govt's 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it, Pg1

Supreme Court accepts controversial 100-m Aravalli definition despite objections, potentially endangering ecology and expanding Thar Desert.

24 Dec, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8

Article 21 of the Constitution now includes the right to a healthy environment, as per Supreme Court's recent interpretation.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

23 Dec, 2025

On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8

Article 21 of the Constitution now includes the right to a healthy environment, as per Supreme Court's recent interpretation.

23 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Step up, Pg6

Supreme Court mandates corporate environmental responsibility under CSR, boosting conservation efforts for endangered Great Indian Bustards through corporate funding and habitat restoration.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Dec, 2025

Step up, Pg6

Supreme Court mandates corporate environmental responsibility under CSR, boosting conservation efforts for endangered Great Indian Bustards through corporate funding and habitat restoration.

23 Dec, 2025

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

CAQM reviews steps to curb air pollution in NCR, Pg4

CAQM's 26th meeting addresses NCR air pollution: GRAP revisions, vehicular emission controls, and stubble burning reduction by 92%.

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

23 Dec, 2025

CAQM reviews steps to curb air pollution in NCR, Pg4

CAQM's 26th meeting addresses NCR air pollution: GRAP revisions, vehicular emission controls, and stubble burning reduction by 92%.

23 Dec, 2025

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

‘Top 20 polluted stations of 2024 located in Delhi-NCR’, Pg4

Delhi-NCR remains India's pollution hotspot despite improvements; Jahangirpuri recorded highest PM10 levels, reveals Health Effects Institute analysis.

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

23 Dec, 2025

‘Top 20 polluted stations of 2024 located in Delhi-NCR’, Pg4

Delhi-NCR remains India's pollution hotspot despite improvements; Jahangirpuri recorded highest PM10 levels, reveals Health Effects Institute analysis.

23 Dec, 2025

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

ArcelorMittal lines up $900 mn for 1 GW renewable push in India, Pg15

ArcelorMittal earmarks $900 million investment for 1 GW renewable energy projects across Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat, aiming to power AMNS India.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Dec, 2025

ArcelorMittal lines up $900 mn for 1 GW renewable push in India, Pg15

ArcelorMittal earmarks $900 million investment for 1 GW renewable energy projects across Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat, aiming to power AMNS India.

23 Dec, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment