Environment & Ecology

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

As AQI slips in Capital, Noida sees sharper spike in pollution at night, Pg4.

Noida's pollution spikes at night due to local emissions, firecrackers, while Delhi's AQI worsens; government implements winter action plan.

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

17 Oct, 2025

As AQI slips in Capital, Noida sees sharper spike in pollution at night, Pg4.

Noida's pollution spikes at night due to local emissions, firecrackers, while Delhi's AQI worsens; government implements winter action plan.

17 Oct, 2025

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

SC eases ban, clears green fireworks in Delhi for Deepavali, Pg1

Supreme Court partially lifts Delhi-NCR fireworks ban for Deepavali, allowing 'green' alternatives under strict time and monitoring conditions.

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

16 Oct, 2025

SC eases ban, clears green fireworks in Delhi for Deepavali, Pg1

Supreme Court partially lifts Delhi-NCR fireworks ban for Deepavali, allowing 'green' alternatives under strict time and monitoring conditions.

16 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

India focuses on securing critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to boost clean energy transition and reduce import dependency.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

16 Oct, 2025

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

India focuses on securing critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to boost clean energy transition and reduce import dependency.

16 Oct, 2025

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

WTI founder Menon becomes first Asian to chair key IUCN panel, Pg12.

Vivek Menon becomes first Asian chair of IUCN's Species Survival Commission, aiming to boost Global South leadership and threatened species recovery.

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

16 Oct, 2025

WTI founder Menon becomes first Asian to chair key IUCN panel, Pg12.

Vivek Menon becomes first Asian chair of IUCN's Species Survival Commission, aiming to boost Global South leadership and threatened species recovery.

16 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 2 days for Diwali, Pg1.

Supreme Court permits 'green' firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, sets time limits amid pollution concerns and enforcement challenges.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

16 Oct, 2025

SC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 2 days for Diwali, Pg1.

Supreme Court permits 'green' firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, sets time limits amid pollution concerns and enforcement challenges.

16 Oct, 2025

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

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Supreme Court allows 'green' crackers amid skepticism, reigniting debate on pollution, public health, and livelihood concerns during Diwali.

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

16 Oct, 2025

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Supreme Court allows 'green' crackers amid skepticism, reigniting debate on pollution, public health, and livelihood concerns during Diwali.

16 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Goa's estuarine fisheries face microplastic threat, bioaccumulation impacts fish health, potentially harming human consumers through food chain contamination.

15 Oct, 2025

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

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Australia and India strengthen clean energy partnership amidst China's supply chain dominance, focusing on joint projects and critical mineral cooperation.

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

15 Oct, 2025

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Australia and India strengthen clean energy partnership amidst China's supply chain dominance, focusing on joint projects and critical mineral cooperation.

15 Oct, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.

15 Oct, 2025

Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.

Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Oct, 2025

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

India's elephant population declines nearly 18% to 22,446; habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats.

15 Oct, 2025

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Oct, 2025

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.

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

14 Oct, 2025

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.

14 Oct, 2025

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6

Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Oct, 2025

A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6

Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Testing governance, Pg6

Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project reignites Indus Water Treaty dispute amid environmental concerns and geopolitical signaling post Pahalgam attack.

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

14 Oct, 2025

Testing governance, Pg6

Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project reignites Indus Water Treaty dispute amid environmental concerns and geopolitical signaling post Pahalgam attack.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks, Pg12

Environment Minister Yadav to attend pre-COP30 in Brasília; India to submit updated NDC and first NAP.

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

13 Oct, 2025

Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks, Pg12

Environment Minister Yadav to attend pre-COP30 in Brasília; India to submit updated NDC and first NAP.

13 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights, Pg6

Great Nicobar project sparks debate on tribal rights, environmental impact, and legal rights for nature, echoing global concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

13 Oct, 2025

Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights, Pg6

Great Nicobar project sparks debate on tribal rights, environmental impact, and legal rights for nature, echoing global concerns.

13 Oct, 2025

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica's icy wilderness, Pg1.

India's Maitri II research station in Antarctica gets green light with ₹2,000 crore investment for advanced polar research by 2029.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Oct, 2025

Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica's icy wilderness, Pg1.

India's Maitri II research station in Antarctica gets green light with ₹2,000 crore investment for advanced polar research by 2029.

13 Oct, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

POWER OF GREEN, Pg10.

Ember report reveals renewables surpass coal as primary electricity source, driven by solar growth in China and India.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Oct, 2025

POWER OF GREEN, Pg10.

Ember report reveals renewables surpass coal as primary electricity source, driven by solar growth in China and India.

13 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Even on ‘clear’ days, the air can still be chemically toxic, Pg10

Research reveals 'safe' air can be toxic; iron-rich particles from vehicles/coal harm lungs despite low PM2.5 levels.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Oct, 2025

Even on ‘clear’ days, the air can still be chemically toxic, Pg10

Research reveals 'safe' air can be toxic; iron-rich particles from vehicles/coal harm lungs despite low PM2.5 levels.

12 Oct, 2025

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

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Pg7.

Supreme Court considers relaxing firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR amid pollution concerns and livelihood impacts, balancing environmental and economic interests.

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

12 Oct, 2025

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Pg7.

Supreme Court considers relaxing firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR amid pollution concerns and livelihood impacts, balancing environmental and economic interests.

12 Oct, 2025

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Environment & Ecology

As AQI slips in Capital, Noida sees sharper spike in pollution at night, Pg4.

As AQI slips in Capital, Noida sees sharper spike in pollution at night, Pg4.

SC eases ban, clears green fireworks in Delhi for Deepavali, Pg1

SC eases ban, clears green fireworks in Delhi for Deepavali, Pg1

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6

WTI founder Menon becomes first Asian to chair key IUCN panel, Pg12.

WTI founder Menon becomes first Asian to chair key IUCN panel, Pg12.

SC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 2 days for Diwali, Pg1.

SC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 2 days for Diwali, Pg1.

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Microplastics pollution threatens Goa’s estuarine fisheries, human consumers, Pg2

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

ELEPHANT NUMBERS FALL NEARLY 18%: SURVEY, Pg9.

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6

A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6

​Testing governance, Pg6

​Testing governance, Pg6

Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks, Pg12

Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks, Pg12

Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights, Pg6

Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights, Pg6

Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica's icy wilderness, Pg1.

Decks cleared for Maitri II, India set to chart new frontiers in Antarctica's icy wilderness, Pg1.

POWER OF GREEN, Pg10.

POWER OF GREEN, Pg10.

Even on ‘clear’ days, the air can still be chemically toxic, Pg10

Even on ‘clear’ days, the air can still be chemically toxic, Pg10

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Pg7.

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Pg7.

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