Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Jul, 2026

How challenging will Delhi’s ambitious EV transition be?, Pg7

Delhi's 2026 EV Policy mandates 2027-28 electrification for two/three-wheelers, facing a 1200% sales jump and charging infrastructure gaps to curb severe air pollution.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jul, 2026

CBAM's 2027 deadline nears, Pg17

UK's 2027 carbon tax deadline looms, threatening $8.75 million Indian exports; India-UK discussions ongoing.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Jul, 2026

Why engineering evolution is a contest between cure and chaos, Pg2

Gene drives promise revolutionary disease control, but spark intense debate over ecological risks, ethical dilemmas, and urgent regulatory challenges for global governance.

Space TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Jul, 2026

Eärendil-1: bright or blight?, Pg2

US FCC approves controversial Eärendil-1 satellite for nighttime Earth illumination, sparking fears of skyglow and optical astronomy interference.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Jul, 2026

​Insular incentive, Pg8

India's E20 petrol policy faces scrutiny over high costs, water-intensive sugarcane reliance, and consumer burden, despite farmer compensation claims.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Jul, 2026

US nuclear firm Holtec's IPO plans could have an India SMR footprint, Pg11

US nuclear giant Holtec files for IPO, eyes India's SMR market with $10 billion expansion plan, leveraging US DoE clearance and SHANTI Act.

BiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Jul, 2026

Deadly bird virus PaBV-4 identified for first time in India, Pg13

Scientists confirm deadly PaBV-4 virus in Indian captive parrots, posing severe threat to exotic pet health and endangered psittacine species conservation.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Jul, 2026

Dams make rivers warmer downstream: satellite data, Pg13

Satellite data reveals 71% of large US dams significantly warm downstream rivers for 20km, disrupting aquatic ecosystems and critical fish spawning.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Jul, 2026

PM to flag off India's first hydrogen train: Why the technology is so challenging, Pg11

PM Modi to launch India's first hydrogen train in Jind, Haryana, showcasing advanced green fuel cell technology for zero-emission rail transport.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Jul, 2026

PM to flag off Hydrogen train on July 17, Pg10

Prime Minister to flag off India's first hydrogen train on July 17, pioneering zero-emission 'hydrail' technology for sustainable railway operations.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
10 Jul, 2026

Ethanol Blending, Pg2

Union Minister Gadkari champions E20 and flex-fuel technology, dismissing engine damage claims while pushing methanol to slash India's massive fossil fuel import bill.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Jul, 2026

'FTA more than a trade pact... it's choosing cooperation over fragmentation', Pg12

India-EU Free Trade Agreement expected by 2027, hailed as strategic partnership for cooperation, resilient supply chains, and addressing green standards.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceConservation, Pollution and Degradation
8 Jul, 2026

Ridge set to be revived in 4 yrs, says Shah; launches campaign to plant 70 lakh trees, Pg4

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches 'Mission 70 Lakh Plantation' and Delhi Ridge revival, targeting 6,300 hectares of green cover in four years.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
8 Jul, 2026

India’s EV transition cannot afford to ignore retrofitment, Pg9

India's EV transition must embrace retrofitting 30 crore ICE vehicles, offering a cost-effective path to energy security, decarbonization, and decentralized employment.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Jul, 2026

Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11

Europe battles extreme heatwaves with innovative urban planning: Paris uses river-fed district cooling, Berlin maps cool zones, and cities embrace green infrastructure.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Jul, 2026

‘Prioritise charging infra for electric 3Ws’, Pg13

MoSPI report demands priority charging for electric 3-wheelers, consuming 61% of EV electricity, crucial for India's 2030 infrastructure push.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
7 Jul, 2026

Convention centre, museum: Nod sought for work at Indira Point, Pg1

Directorate seeks crucial environmental clearance for convention centre, museum at ecologically sensitive Indira Point, Great Nicobar, raising CRZ concerns for India's southernmost tip.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Jul, 2026

What is the ethanol advantage?, Pg1

Government re-evaluates E25 ethanol blending target amidst auto industry and consumer concerns over vehicle damage, fuel economy, and rushed transition.

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