Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Green energy can't yet bend climate curve, Pg11

New IGCC report reveals global warming surged to 1.37°C, warns 1.5°C carbon budget depletes in three years despite record renewable energy installations.

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

12 Jun, 2026

Green energy can't yet bend climate curve, Pg11

New IGCC report reveals global warming surged to 1.37°C, warns 1.5°C carbon budget depletes in three years despite record renewable energy installations.

12 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17

Ayodhya emerges as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, boasting a 40 MW project, 7,900+ solar streetlights, and diverse green infrastructure.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Jun, 2026

Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17

Ayodhya emerges as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, boasting a 40 MW project, 7,900+ solar streetlights, and diverse green infrastructure.

11 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Jun, 2026

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.

11 Jun, 2026

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

India calls for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn meet, Pg14

India demands urgent action on shrinking climate finance and adaptation gaps at Bonn UN talks, opposing unilateral trade measures.

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

10 Jun, 2026

India calls for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn meet, Pg14

India demands urgent action on shrinking climate finance and adaptation gaps at Bonn UN talks, opposing unilateral trade measures.

10 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pollution monitoring stations on rivers, Pg9

Kerala Pollution Board proposes river monitoring stations, targets full control in two years, with industries adopting new effluent treatment methods.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 Jun, 2026

Pollution monitoring stations on rivers, Pg9

Kerala Pollution Board proposes river monitoring stations, targets full control in two years, with industries adopting new effluent treatment methods.

10 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Strategic afterthought, Pg8

₹91,000 crore Great Nicobar project faces intense scrutiny over dubious strategic claims, severe environmental impact, and tribal rights violations, demanding transparency.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

9 Jun, 2026

Strategic afterthought, Pg8

₹91,000 crore Great Nicobar project faces intense scrutiny over dubious strategic claims, severe environmental impact, and tribal rights violations, demanding transparency.

9 Jun, 2026

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

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.

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

9 Jun, 2026

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.

9 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Share of grassland lost by Assam’s Manas National park, Pg10

Assam's Manas National Park launches state's first grass nursery after losing 60% of its vital grasslands over the past 35 years.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Jun, 2026

Share of grassland lost by Assam’s Manas National park, Pg10

Assam's Manas National Park launches state's first grass nursery after losing 60% of its vital grasslands over the past 35 years.

8 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why Kerala and Bengal face Nipah with varied outbreak risks

Study uncovers distinct Nipah outbreak patterns in Kerala and West Bengal, shaped by ecological factors, human behavior, and health system preparedness.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Jun, 2026

Why Kerala and Bengal face Nipah with varied outbreak risks

Study uncovers distinct Nipah outbreak patterns in Kerala and West Bengal, shaped by ecological factors, human behavior, and health system preparedness.

8 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Kaziranga National Park survey records 30 raptor and six stork species, underscoring its vital role as a global stronghold for the rare Pallas's fish eagle.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Jun, 2026

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Kaziranga National Park survey records 30 raptor and six stork species, underscoring its vital role as a global stronghold for the rare Pallas's fish eagle.

7 Jun, 2026

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

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Satellite data exposes industrial salt pan expansion shrinking Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland wetland, demanding urgent separation for its survival.

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

7 Jun, 2026

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Satellite data exposes industrial salt pan expansion shrinking Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland wetland, demanding urgent separation for its survival.

7 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Endangered Nilgiri Tahr population surges 4.68% to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, marking significant conservation success under Project Nilgiri Tahr.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Jun, 2026

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Endangered Nilgiri Tahr population surges 4.68% to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, marking significant conservation success under Project Nilgiri Tahr.

6 Jun, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Nicobar port has no ‘strategic goals’, govt. body said in 2024, Pg1

Finance Ministry's PIB found no strategic goals for Great Nicobar Port in 2024, contradicting Defence Ministry's later 'strategic project' declaration, raising transparency and environmental concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

5 Jun, 2026

Nicobar port has no ‘strategic goals’, govt. body said in 2024, Pg1

Finance Ministry's PIB found no strategic goals for Great Nicobar Port in 2024, contradicting Defence Ministry's later 'strategic project' declaration, raising transparency and environmental concerns.

5 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

5 Jun, 2026

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

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Cyclone Dana highlights mangroves' power over seawalls for coastal protection; India's policy must prioritize ecosystem-based adaptation for climate resilience.

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

5 Jun, 2026

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Cyclone Dana highlights mangroves' power over seawalls for coastal protection; India's policy must prioritize ecosystem-based adaptation for climate resilience.

5 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

5 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A national environmental survey whose time came, Pg8

India's escalating environmental crisis demands a unified National Environmental Survey (EnvSI) for comprehensive data and urgent policy interventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

A national environmental survey whose time came, Pg8

India's escalating environmental crisis demands a unified National Environmental Survey (EnvSI) for comprehensive data and urgent policy interventions.

5 Jun, 2026

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

India rolls out E85 ethanol-blended petrol on World Environment Day, promising 61% GHG reduction and increased farmer income.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

India rolls out E85 ethanol-blended petrol on World Environment Day, promising 61% GHG reduction and increased farmer income.

5 Jun, 2026

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

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

Climate crisis fuels 'adaptation economy,' offering India a multi-trillion dollar opportunity in green tech, jobs, and sustainable growth by 2070.

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

5 Jun, 2026

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

Climate crisis fuels 'adaptation economy,' offering India a multi-trillion dollar opportunity in green tech, jobs, and sustainable growth by 2070.

5 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

Mega Science Vision-2035 report exposes India's critical reliance on imported climate research instruments, advocating indigenous manufacturing to ensure data credibility and scientific self-reliance.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jun, 2026

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

Mega Science Vision-2035 report exposes India's critical reliance on imported climate research instruments, advocating indigenous manufacturing to ensure data credibility and scientific self-reliance.

4 Jun, 2026

Environment & Ecology

Green energy can't yet bend climate curve, Pg11

Green energy can't yet bend climate curve, Pg11

Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17

Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

India calls for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn meet, Pg14

India calls for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn meet, Pg14

Pollution monitoring stations on rivers, Pg9

Pollution monitoring stations on rivers, Pg9

Strategic afterthought, Pg8

Strategic afterthought, Pg8

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

Share of grassland lost by Assam’s Manas National park, Pg10

Share of grassland lost by Assam’s Manas National park, Pg10

Why Kerala and Bengal face Nipah with varied outbreak risks

Why Kerala and Bengal face Nipah with varied outbreak risks

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Nicobar port has no ‘strategic goals’, govt. body said in 2024, Pg1

Nicobar port has no ‘strategic goals’, govt. body said in 2024, Pg1

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

A national environmental survey whose time came, Pg8

A national environmental survey whose time came, Pg8

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

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