Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Mystery of 'missing' Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials — 'it had learnt to fly', Pg13

Great Indian Bustard chick, hatched via innovative method, likely lost to predators after learning to fly in Kutch grassland.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Apr, 2026

Mystery of 'missing' Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials — 'it had learnt to fly', Pg13

Great Indian Bustard chick, hatched via innovative method, likely lost to predators after learning to fly in Kutch grassland.

29 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

International Big Cat Alliance to adopt 'New Delhi Declaration' promoting big cat conservation at upcoming global summit in June.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Apr, 2026

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

International Big Cat Alliance to adopt 'New Delhi Declaration' promoting big cat conservation at upcoming global summit in June.

28 Apr, 2026

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

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking milestone in India's indigenous nuclear energy program and boosting energy sector.

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

27 Apr, 2026

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking milestone in India's indigenous nuclear energy program and boosting energy sector.

27 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Apr, 2026

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

26 Apr, 2026

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

Incremental change, Pg8

India's CAFE-III norms dilute emission targets via credits, potentially hindering EV transition and climate goals despite headline reductions.

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

25 Apr, 2026

Incremental change, Pg8

India's CAFE-III norms dilute emission targets via credits, potentially hindering EV transition and climate goals despite headline reductions.

25 Apr, 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

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

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

25 Apr, 2026

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

25 Apr, 2026

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

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

India explores energy diversification through electricity, biofuels, and natural gas to bolster resilience and reduce import dependence.

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

25 Apr, 2026

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

India explores energy diversification through electricity, biofuels, and natural gas to bolster resilience and reduce import dependence.

25 Apr, 2026

Art Forms Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

Art Forms Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Apr, 2026

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

24 Apr, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Apr, 2026

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

24 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Apr, 2026

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

24 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

India bids for 2038 Asian Games amidst NGT scrutiny of water usage in cricket stadiums, raising sustainability concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Apr, 2026

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

India bids for 2038 Asian Games amidst NGT scrutiny of water usage in cricket stadiums, raising sustainability concerns.

24 Apr, 2026

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

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

Ethanol blending permitted in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under Essential Commodities Act, 1955, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

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

23 Apr, 2026

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

Ethanol blending permitted in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under Essential Commodities Act, 1955, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

23 Apr, 2026

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

India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore, Pg6

India faces LPG crisis; import dependence reaches 88.6%, needs decisive shift towards Compressed Biogas (CBG) for energy security.

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

22 Apr, 2026

India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore, Pg6

India faces LPG crisis; import dependence reaches 88.6%, needs decisive shift towards Compressed Biogas (CBG) for energy security.

22 Apr, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

National Board directs study on grazing rights of pastoralists in national parks, balancing conservation and community needs.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Apr, 2026

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

National Board directs study on grazing rights of pastoralists in national parks, balancing conservation and community needs.

22 Apr, 2026

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

Fossil-based power declines globally as clean power in India grows: Report, Pg10

India's clean energy surge drives global fossil fuel power decline in 2025, marking a historic shift towards renewables.

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

22 Apr, 2026

Fossil-based power declines globally as clean power in India grows: Report, Pg10

India's clean energy surge drives global fossil fuel power decline in 2025, marking a historic shift towards renewables.

22 Apr, 2026

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

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Indian forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100 with rising precipitation and elevated CO₂ levels, study reveals.

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

21 Apr, 2026

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Indian forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100 with rising precipitation and elevated CO₂ levels, study reveals.

21 Apr, 2026

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

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

Microplastic pollution in Sundarbans threatens carbon sequestration, altering food webs and releasing dissolved organic carbon, posing ecological risks.

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

21 Apr, 2026

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

Microplastic pollution in Sundarbans threatens carbon sequestration, altering food webs and releasing dissolved organic carbon, posing ecological risks.

21 Apr, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience, Pg15

Odisha pioneers Marine Spatial Plan with NCCR collaboration, enhancing coastal resilience and sustainable resource management along its 550km coastline.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

21 Apr, 2026

Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience, Pg15

Odisha pioneers Marine Spatial Plan with NCCR collaboration, enhancing coastal resilience and sustainable resource management along its 550km coastline.

21 Apr, 2026

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

India not to host COP33 in 2028, government confirms, Pg12

India withdraws offer to host COP33 in 2028 despite commitment to climate goals and fulfilling Paris Agreement pledges.

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

18 Apr, 2026

India not to host COP33 in 2028, government confirms, Pg12

India withdraws offer to host COP33 in 2028 despite commitment to climate goals and fulfilling Paris Agreement pledges.

18 Apr, 2026

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

SC warns Rajasthan, M.P., U.P. over illegal mining in Chambal sanctuary, Pg10

Supreme Court threatens paramilitary deployment over illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary, demands action from Rajasthan, M.P., and U.P.

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

18 Apr, 2026

SC warns Rajasthan, M.P., U.P. over illegal mining in Chambal sanctuary, Pg10

Supreme Court threatens paramilitary deployment over illegal sand mining in Chambal sanctuary, demands action from Rajasthan, M.P., and U.P.

18 Apr, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Mystery of 'missing' Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials — 'it had learnt to fly', Pg13

Mystery of 'missing' Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials — 'it had learnt to fly', Pg13

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Incremental change, Pg8

Incremental change, Pg8

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore, Pg6

India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore, Pg6

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

Fossil-based power declines globally as clean power in India grows: Report, Pg10

Fossil-based power declines globally as clean power in India grows: Report, Pg10

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience, Pg15

Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience, Pg15

India not to host COP33 in 2028, government confirms, Pg12

India not to host COP33 in 2028, government confirms, Pg12

SC warns Rajasthan, M.P., U.P. over illegal mining in Chambal sanctuary, Pg10

SC warns Rajasthan, M.P., U.P. over illegal mining in Chambal sanctuary, Pg10

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