Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Wildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9

NBWL clears Kopra irrigation project in Durgavati Tiger Reserve core, risking tiger habitat and submerging 272 hectares of forest.

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

8 Feb, 2026

Wildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9

NBWL clears Kopra irrigation project in Durgavati Tiger Reserve core, risking tiger habitat and submerging 272 hectares of forest.

8 Feb, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Second-time mom at Kuno: Asha gives birth to 5 cubs, Pg10

Cheetah Asha births five cubs in Kuno National Park, boosting India's cheetah population to 35 under reintroduction program.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Feb, 2026

Second-time mom at Kuno: Asha gives birth to 5 cubs, Pg10

Cheetah Asha births five cubs in Kuno National Park, boosting India's cheetah population to 35 under reintroduction program.

8 Feb, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Small car concession scrapped under new norms, Pg15

India scraps small car concession in fuel efficiency rules, pushing automakers towards electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2027.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Feb, 2026

Small car concession scrapped under new norms, Pg15

India scraps small car concession in fuel efficiency rules, pushing automakers towards electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2027.

7 Feb, 2026

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

Distressing regularity, Pg6

Meghalaya mining tragedy exposes governance failures; urgent reforms needed to curb illegal rat-hole mining and protect vulnerable workers.

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

7 Feb, 2026

Distressing regularity, Pg6

Meghalaya mining tragedy exposes governance failures; urgent reforms needed to curb illegal rat-hole mining and protect vulnerable workers.

7 Feb, 2026

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

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6

Global climate governance falters as COP30 fails to deliver binding commitments, widening the gap between climate needs and political action.

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

7 Feb, 2026

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6

Global climate governance falters as COP30 fails to deliver binding commitments, widening the gap between climate needs and political action.

7 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

6 Feb, 2026

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

India's environmental jurisprudence faces dilution as courts seemingly prioritize development over ecological protection, impacting Aravallis, mangroves, and Himalayan projects.

6 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Intent and outcome, Pg8

Budget 2026-27 emphasizes climate action with ₹20,000 crore for CCUS, but implementation and private capital mobilization remain challenges.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Feb, 2026

Intent and outcome, Pg8

Budget 2026-27 emphasizes climate action with ₹20,000 crore for CCUS, but implementation and private capital mobilization remain challenges.

6 Feb, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Asiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10

Asiatic lion population surges to 891 in 2025 from 674 in 2020, expanding habitat beyond Gir forest.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Feb, 2026

Asiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10

Asiatic lion population surges to 891 in 2025 from 674 in 2020, expanding habitat beyond Gir forest.

6 Feb, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Could the near-extinct Asiatic cheetah rewild Saudi Arabia?, PgII

Saudi Arabia plans cheetah rewilding using ancient DNA, mirroring India's project, but faces habitat and genetic sourcing challenges.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Feb, 2026

Could the near-extinct Asiatic cheetah rewild Saudi Arabia?, PgII

Saudi Arabia plans cheetah rewilding using ancient DNA, mirroring India's project, but faces habitat and genetic sourcing challenges.

5 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why carbon capture is key to achieving net-zero goal, Pg17

Budget allocates ₹20,000 crore for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Feb, 2026

Why carbon capture is key to achieving net-zero goal, Pg17

Budget allocates ₹20,000 crore for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.

5 Feb, 2026

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

India’s next industrial shift — electrons over molecules, Pg8

India's industrial competitiveness hinges on transitioning from molecules to electrons, prioritizing green energy for export advantage and energy security.

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

4 Feb, 2026

India’s next industrial shift — electrons over molecules, Pg8

India's industrial competitiveness hinges on transitioning from molecules to electrons, prioritizing green energy for export advantage and energy security.

4 Feb, 2026

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

Only 14% NCAP funds so far used by Delhi, Pg6

Delhi fails to utilize National Clean Air Programme funds effectively, spending only 14% of allocated Rs 99.77 crore since 2019.

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

4 Feb, 2026

Only 14% NCAP funds so far used by Delhi, Pg6

Delhi fails to utilize National Clean Air Programme funds effectively, spending only 14% of allocated Rs 99.77 crore since 2019.

4 Feb, 2026

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

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

India overhauls waste management with SWM Rules 2026, emphasizing source segregation and landfill reduction starting April 1st.

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

4 Feb, 2026

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

India overhauls waste management with SWM Rules 2026, emphasizing source segregation and landfill reduction starting April 1st.

4 Feb, 2026

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

Arunachal sits on plantation proposal for Subansiri hydel project, Pg11

Arunachal Pradesh fails to comply with afforestation condition for Subansiri Hydel project despite repeated reminders, raising environmental concerns.

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

4 Feb, 2026

Arunachal sits on plantation proposal for Subansiri hydel project, Pg11

Arunachal Pradesh fails to comply with afforestation condition for Subansiri Hydel project despite repeated reminders, raising environmental concerns.

4 Feb, 2026

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

Wetlands as a national public good, Pg8

India's wetlands face dire threats despite regulations; urgent action needed for conservation, restoration, and community-led management to secure water and resilience.

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

3 Feb, 2026

Wetlands as a national public good, Pg8

India's wetlands face dire threats despite regulations; urgent action needed for conservation, restoration, and community-led management to secure water and resilience.

3 Feb, 2026

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

What is waste-to-energy?, PgII

Waste-to-energy technology converts non-recyclable waste into fuel, reducing landfill burden but posing pollution challenges; India has 21 WtE plants.

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

2 Feb, 2026

What is waste-to-energy?, PgII

Waste-to-energy technology converts non-recyclable waste into fuel, reducing landfill burden but posing pollution challenges; India has 21 WtE plants.

2 Feb, 2026

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

Soon, Buddhist Circuits and vibrant destinations, Pg10

Budget 2024-25 boosts tourism with focus on Buddhist circuits, cultural sites, digital knowledge grid, and reduced TCS for foreign tours.

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

2 Feb, 2026

Soon, Buddhist Circuits and vibrant destinations, Pg10

Budget 2024-25 boosts tourism with focus on Buddhist circuits, cultural sites, digital knowledge grid, and reduced TCS for foreign tours.

2 Feb, 2026

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

Ahead of World Wetlands Day, Kutch, Etah sites get Ramsar tag, Pg9

India adds Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand to Ramsar list, boosting wetland conservation efforts ahead of World Wetlands Day.

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

1 Feb, 2026

Ahead of World Wetlands Day, Kutch, Etah sites get Ramsar tag, Pg9

India adds Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand to Ramsar list, boosting wetland conservation efforts ahead of World Wetlands Day.

1 Feb, 2026

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

Where elephants & trains cross path, an AI-enabled system prevents accidents, Pg1

AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System prevents elephant-train collisions by detecting movement via underground optical fibres, alerting train operators.

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

1 Feb, 2026

Where elephants & trains cross path, an AI-enabled system prevents accidents, Pg1

AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System prevents elephant-train collisions by detecting movement via underground optical fibres, alerting train operators.

1 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

India's steel sector faces pressure to decarbonize amidst climate goals, with green steel production as a strategic imperative for economic competitiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Jan, 2026

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

India's steel sector faces pressure to decarbonize amidst climate goals, with green steel production as a strategic imperative for economic competitiveness.

31 Jan, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Wildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9

Wildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9

Second-time mom at Kuno: Asha gives birth to 5 cubs, Pg10

Second-time mom at Kuno: Asha gives birth to 5 cubs, Pg10

Small car concession scrapped under new norms, Pg15

Small car concession scrapped under new norms, Pg15

​Distressing regularity, Pg6

​Distressing regularity, Pg6

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence, Pg8

​Intent and outcome, Pg8

​Intent and outcome, Pg8

Asiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10

Asiatic lion count up from 674 in '20 to 891 in '25, Pg10

Could the near-extinct Asiatic cheetah rewild Saudi Arabia?, PgII

Could the near-extinct Asiatic cheetah rewild Saudi Arabia?, PgII

Why carbon capture is key to achieving net-zero goal, Pg17

Why carbon capture is key to achieving net-zero goal, Pg17

India’s next industrial shift — electrons over molecules, Pg8

India’s next industrial shift — electrons over molecules, Pg8

Only 14% NCAP funds so far used by Delhi, Pg6

Only 14% NCAP funds so far used by Delhi, Pg6

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

To tackle India's waste problem, new rules turn focus to source, Pg16

Arunachal sits on plantation proposal for Subansiri hydel project, Pg11

Arunachal sits on plantation proposal for Subansiri hydel project, Pg11

Wetlands as a national public good, Pg8

Wetlands as a national public good, Pg8

What is waste-to-energy?, PgII

What is waste-to-energy?, PgII

Soon, Buddhist Circuits and vibrant destinations, Pg10

Soon, Buddhist Circuits and vibrant destinations, Pg10

Ahead of World Wetlands Day, Kutch, Etah sites get Ramsar tag, Pg9

Ahead of World Wetlands Day, Kutch, Etah sites get Ramsar tag, Pg9

Where elephants & trains cross path, an AI-enabled system prevents accidents, Pg1

Where elephants & trains cross path, an AI-enabled system prevents accidents, Pg1

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

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