Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.

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

4 Jan, 2026

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.

4 Jan, 2026

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

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

Environmental panel greenlights Arunachal's Kalai-II Hydroelectric project amid concerns over critically endangered white-bellied heron habitat and flawed EIA report.

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

4 Jan, 2026

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

Environmental panel greenlights Arunachal's Kalai-II Hydroelectric project amid concerns over critically endangered white-bellied heron habitat and flawed EIA report.

4 Jan, 2026

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

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor'; CREA reports 65% pollution from outside city, highlighting regional factors and vehicular emissions.

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

4 Jan, 2026

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor'; CREA reports 65% pollution from outside city, highlighting regional factors and vehicular emissions.

4 Jan, 2026

E Governance Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.

E Governance Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jan, 2026

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.

4 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jan, 2026

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

4 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

3 Jan, 2026

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

3 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jan, 2026

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.

3 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

Rice farmers adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) can cut methane emissions and earn carbon credits, boosting income.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jan, 2026

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

Rice farmers adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) can cut methane emissions and earn carbon credits, boosting income.

3 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11

Aravalli Hills mining faces scrutiny as 'strategic exemptions' clash with environmental protection, raising concerns over sustainable development and regulatory transparency.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

2 Jan, 2026

The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11

Aravalli Hills mining faces scrutiny as 'strategic exemptions' clash with environmental protection, raising concerns over sustainable development and regulatory transparency.

2 Jan, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

2 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

2 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

2 Jan, 2026

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

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.

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

1 Jan, 2026

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.

1 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

Delhi's PM2.5 levels surge 30% post-farm fires, CSE report reveals local emissions and regional inflows as key culprits.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Jan, 2026

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

Delhi's PM2.5 levels surge 30% post-farm fires, CSE report reveals local emissions and regional inflows as key culprits.

1 Jan, 2026

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

From Jan 1, star ratings must for appliances, Pg4

Energy efficiency star ratings made mandatory for refrigerators, TVs, LPG stoves, and other appliances starting January 1st, 2025.

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

1 Jan, 2026

From Jan 1, star ratings must for appliances, Pg4

Energy efficiency star ratings made mandatory for refrigerators, TVs, LPG stoves, and other appliances starting January 1st, 2025.

1 Jan, 2026

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

Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10

Despite US skepticism, global climate diplomacy advances with increased renewable energy use and adaptation finance commitments by developed nations.

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

1 Jan, 2026

Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10

Despite US skepticism, global climate diplomacy advances with increased renewable energy use and adaptation finance commitments by developed nations.

1 Jan, 2026

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

A third of Delhi's PM2.5 load has a secondary source: ammonium sulfate, Pg18

Delhi's air quality crisis deepens as ammonium sulfate, a secondary pollutant, contributes to one-third of PM2.5 pollution.

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

31 Dec, 2025

A third of Delhi's PM2.5 load has a secondary source: ammonium sulfate, Pg18

Delhi's air quality crisis deepens as ammonium sulfate, a secondary pollutant, contributes to one-third of PM2.5 pollution.

31 Dec, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Top court pauses its judgment on Aravalis, Pg10

Supreme Court halts order on Aravali definition amid concerns of increased mining and ecological damage in ecologically sensitive zone.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

30 Dec, 2025

Top court pauses its judgment on Aravalis, Pg10

Supreme Court halts order on Aravali definition amid concerns of increased mining and ecological damage in ecologically sensitive zone.

30 Dec, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7

Madhya Pradesh witnesses alarming surge in tiger deaths, reaching a 55-fatality peak since Project Tiger's inception due to electrocution and natural causes.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Dec, 2025

55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7

Madhya Pradesh witnesses alarming surge in tiger deaths, reaching a 55-fatality peak since Project Tiger's inception due to electrocution and natural causes.

30 Dec, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11

The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

From Jan 1, star ratings must for appliances, Pg4

From Jan 1, star ratings must for appliances, Pg4

Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10

Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10

A third of Delhi's PM2.5 load has a secondary source: ammonium sulfate, Pg18

A third of Delhi's PM2.5 load has a secondary source: ammonium sulfate, Pg18

Top court pauses its judgment on Aravalis, Pg10

Top court pauses its judgment on Aravalis, Pg10

55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7

55 tigers dead in MP this year, highest since Project Tiger launched over 50 years ago, Pg7

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