Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

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

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

N K Singh-led Green Transition Board convenes, addressing critical challenge of mobilizing green capital for India's 2070 net-zero and 2047 clean energy targets.

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

27 Jun, 2026

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

N K Singh-led Green Transition Board convenes, addressing critical challenge of mobilizing green capital for India's 2070 net-zero and 2047 clean energy targets.

27 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

IIT-Kanpur's Airawat Foundation partners with Delhi to deploy AI-driven system, promising sharper, year-round air quality forecasts and boosting GRAP effectiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Jun, 2026

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

IIT-Kanpur's Airawat Foundation partners with Delhi to deploy AI-driven system, promising sharper, year-round air quality forecasts and boosting GRAP effectiveness.

26 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Pesticides imperil India's ₹2.6 lakh crore mango industry as vital insect pollinators face severe threats, new study reveals.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jun, 2026

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Pesticides imperil India's ₹2.6 lakh crore mango industry as vital insect pollinators face severe threats, new study reveals.

25 Jun, 2026

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

Panel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5

Forest panel greenlights 820 MW Kirthai-II hydel project on Chenab, diverting 197 hectares of forest, impacting chilgoza pines and Himalayan wildlife in J&K.

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

25 Jun, 2026

Panel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5

Forest panel greenlights 820 MW Kirthai-II hydel project on Chenab, diverting 197 hectares of forest, impacting chilgoza pines and Himalayan wildlife in J&K.

25 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Delhi's monsoon de-silting drive creates ecological crisis as 30.91 lakh MT contaminated silt overwhelms disposal sites, forcing new bio-remediation solutions.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Jun, 2026

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Delhi's monsoon de-silting drive creates ecological crisis as 30.91 lakh MT contaminated silt overwhelms disposal sites, forcing new bio-remediation solutions.

25 Jun, 2026

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

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

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

25 Jun, 2026

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

25 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jun, 2026

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.

24 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Delhi's 'red zones' emerge as pollution spikes turn transit, construction hubs into hotspots; PM2.5 remains elevated, missing WHO safety 99.5%.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jun, 2026

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Delhi's 'red zones' emerge as pollution spikes turn transit, construction hubs into hotspots; PM2.5 remains elevated, missing WHO safety 99.5%.

24 Jun, 2026

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

India's first hydrogen-powered ferry launched at Varanasi, Pg1

India's first hydrogen-powered ferry unveiled in Varanasi, revolutionizing green transport by December 2025, boosting sustainable inland waterways.

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

24 Jun, 2026

India's first hydrogen-powered ferry launched at Varanasi, Pg1

India's first hydrogen-powered ferry unveiled in Varanasi, revolutionizing green transport by December 2025, boosting sustainable inland waterways.

24 Jun, 2026

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

Deadly fumes, Pg6

Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.

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

23 Jun, 2026

Deadly fumes, Pg6

Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.

23 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9

Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

23 Jun, 2026

ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9

Centre issues 7th draft notification for Western Ghats ESA, facing persistent state objections over conservation-development conflict since 2014.

23 Jun, 2026

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

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Delhi's new EV Policy 2026-30 sparks fierce debate over 50% road tax exemption for strong hybrids, balancing revenue and green transition.

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

23 Jun, 2026

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Delhi's new EV Policy 2026-30 sparks fierce debate over 50% road tax exemption for strong hybrids, balancing revenue and green transition.

23 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jun, 2026

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

22 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Kerala's public health beacon dims as recurrent Hepatitis A and shigellosis outbreaks expose critical failures in sanitation infrastructure and groundwater contamination, threatening its model status.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jun, 2026

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Kerala's public health beacon dims as recurrent Hepatitis A and shigellosis outbreaks expose critical failures in sanitation infrastructure and groundwater contamination, threatening its model status.

22 Jun, 2026

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

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.

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

22 Jun, 2026

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

22 Jun, 2026

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.

22 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A Thriving Ecosystem, A Healthier Ganga, Pg9

Ganga Dolphin population nearly doubles, signaling a thriving ecosystem; conservation efforts expand for crocodiles, turtles, and 205 lakh fish fingerlings released.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

20 Jun, 2026

A Thriving Ecosystem, A Healthier Ganga, Pg9

Ganga Dolphin population nearly doubles, signaling a thriving ecosystem; conservation efforts expand for crocodiles, turtles, and 205 lakh fish fingerlings released.

20 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

From National Mission to Global Inspiration, Pg9

United Nations honors India's Namami Gange mission among world's 'Top 10 Restoration Flagships' for its impactful river rejuvenation efforts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

20 Jun, 2026

From National Mission to Global Inspiration, Pg9

United Nations honors India's Namami Gange mission among world's 'Top 10 Restoration Flagships' for its impactful river rejuvenation efforts.

20 Jun, 2026

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

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

Turkey proposes ambitious 35% global electrification target by 2035 at COP31, highlighting critical hurdle for climate goals amid current 20% rate.

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

20 Jun, 2026

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

Turkey proposes ambitious 35% global electrification target by 2035 at COP31, highlighting critical hurdle for climate goals amid current 20% rate.

20 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

20 Jun, 2026

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

20 Jun, 2026

Environment & Ecology

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

Predictive analytics dashboards, hotspot detection: AI-based system set to make AQI forecast sharper, Pg4

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Panel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5

Panel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose drain silt, Pg3

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

India's first hydrogen-powered ferry launched at Varanasi, Pg1

India's first hydrogen-powered ferry launched at Varanasi, Pg1

​Deadly fumes, Pg6

​Deadly fumes, Pg6

ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9

ESA for Western Ghats: Why conservation is key, Pg9

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

A Thriving Ecosystem, A Healthier Ganga, Pg9

A Thriving Ecosystem, A Healthier Ganga, Pg9

From National Mission to Global Inspiration, Pg9

From National Mission to Global Inspiration, Pg9

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

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