Environmental Impact Assessment

Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Environmental Impact Assessment.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental 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.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEnvironmental 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.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Dec, 2025

Aravalli benchmark could have effects beyond mining, Pg13

Aravalli Hills' new definition sparks controversy; critics allege ecological threat due to relaxed mining regulations and exclusion of key areas.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Dec, 2025

Centre rejects mining push charge behind Aravali definition, Pg10

Centre defends new Aravali definition, assures 90% protection, refuting mining concerns amid SC-ordered freeze on new leases.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Dec, 2025

Facing flak, minister claims no relaxation for mining in Aravallis, Pg3

Environment Minister defends Aravalli mining definition amid criticism, assures protection of range through sustainable plans and strict regulations.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
18 Dec, 2025

How is the Aravalli range to be protected?, Pg8

Supreme Court defines Aravalli range, pauses fresh mining leases, and directs sustainable mining plan for ecological protection and regulation.

Parliament and State LegislaturesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
14 Dec, 2025

Fix ecological flow, halt unregulated industrial waste discharge: House panel on how to rejuvenate Yamuna, Pg4

Parliamentary panel urges ecological flow restoration and industrial waste regulation to combat Yamuna's ecological collapse, emphasizing wastewater recycling.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
12 Dec, 2025

Govt received 201 proposals for Rly, highway projects in ESZs, Pg6

Environment Ministry reviews 201 infrastructure proposals near eco-sensitive zones amidst rising concerns over wildlife deaths and habitat disruption.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
11 Dec, 2025

Protected marine areas not part of offshore blocks: govt., Pg12

Government assures marine protected areas excluded from offshore mining blocks amid Kerala protests over potential ecological damage and livelihood threats.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
4 Dec, 2025

A dismantling of the base of environmental regulation, Pg8

Supreme Court weakens environmental safeguards by allowing ex post facto clearances, raising concerns about regulatory accountability and ecological protection amidst climate change.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
1 Dec, 2025

New finds highlight Great Nicobar project site’s biodiversity, Pg14

Great Nicobar Island mega project site reveals new snake species and potential bird species, highlighting rich biodiversity and conservation concerns.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
30 Nov, 2025

How much plastic is too much for marine birds, mammals, turtles?, Pg14

Study reveals plastic ingestion kills 4.4% of sea turtles, 1.6% of seabirds, and 0.7% of marine mammals.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
29 Nov, 2025

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityEnvironmental Impact Assessment
28 Nov, 2025

Before SC stepped in, Ministry was told to let Law Commission decide future of green committee, Pg1

Environment Ministry considered disbanding Central Empowered Committee (CEC) based on Cabinet Secretariat's advice before SC intervention amid NGT concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyEnvironmental Impact Assessment
27 Nov, 2025

The INO that wasn’t and the JUNO that is, Pg7

China's JUNO neutrino observatory completed as India's INO project faces delays due to public concerns and bureaucratic hurdles.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
24 Nov, 2025

COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world, Pg14

COP30 shifts focus to climate adaptation, establishes finance program, and addresses trade impacts amid ideological divides on fossil fuels.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Nov, 2025

What is the Mekedatu dam project dispute?, Pg11

Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project faces Tamil Nadu's resistance despite SC ruling; CWMA to examine revised DPR amid water dispute.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Nov, 2025

Pumped hydro project near Malshej Ghat gets approval for impact studies, Pg8

Malshej Ghat's 1,200-MW pumped hydro project secures preliminary approval for environmental impact studies amidst ecological concerns and Western Ghats fragility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Nov, 2025

Rethinking a symbol of ‘environment responsibility’, Pg6

Relaxing green cover norms for industries raises sustainability questions; landscape-level greening strategy crucial for ecological balance and industrial growth.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
21 Nov, 2025

Prepare sustainable mining plan for Aravallis: Supreme Court to Centre, Pg13

Supreme Court directs Centre to create Aravalli mining management plan, halting new licenses until plan completion for ecological preservation.

Related Topics to Environmental Impact Assessment

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

UPSC Topics

Art & Culture
Modern History
Post Independence History
See all topics

Datewise News Analysis

View All

30 Jul

29 Jul

28 Jul

27 Jul

Crack UPSC with your
Personal AI Mentor

An AI-powered ecosystem to learn, practice, and evaluate with discipline

Start Now

Download App

SuperKalam
SuperKalam is your personal mentor for UPSC preparation, guiding you at every step of the exam journey.

Download the App

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
Follow us
COMPANY
About usHelp & SupportJoin UsPricing
STUDY RESOURCES
CONTACT US
Student Queries
ask@superkalam.com
General Queries
hello@superkalam.com
Chat onWhatsApp
+91 9319720944
ⓒ Snapstack Technologies Private Limited
Terms•Privacy Policy•Refund Policy