Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output’, Pg14

El Nino threatens India's power grid, potentially forcing increased coal use and 17 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by June 2027 due to reduced wind and hydro output.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Jul, 2026

‘El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output’, Pg14

El Nino threatens India's power grid, potentially forcing increased coal use and 17 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by June 2027 due to reduced wind and hydro output.

7 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The real crisis in India’s fisheries, Pg8

India's marine fisheries face severe inshore ecosystem degradation and unsustainable mechanised trawling, contradicting government's optimistic sustainability claims.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Economics of Animal Rearing Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Jul, 2026

The real crisis in India’s fisheries, Pg8

India's marine fisheries face severe inshore ecosystem degradation and unsustainable mechanised trawling, contradicting government's optimistic sustainability claims.

6 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India needs a second home for Asiatic lions, Pg7

Gujarat's resistance stalls Supreme Court-mandated Asiatic lion translocation to Kuno National Park, leaving the species vulnerable to extinction from a single habitat.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Jul, 2026

India needs a second home for Asiatic lions, Pg7

Gujarat's resistance stalls Supreme Court-mandated Asiatic lion translocation to Kuno National Park, leaving the species vulnerable to extinction from a single habitat.

6 Jul, 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

In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning, Pg13

India's climate fight demands Gram Panchayats as planning partners, urging devolution of funds and authority to tackle local impacts and achieve NDCs.

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

6 Jul, 2026

In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning, Pg13

India's climate fight demands Gram Panchayats as planning partners, urging devolution of funds and authority to tackle local impacts and achieve NDCs.

6 Jul, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Direct-seeded rice gains traction among farmers amid El Nino shadow on monsoon, Pg3

Direct-seeded rice gains traction amid El Nino, but India's rice policies, driven by MSP and subsidies, fuel environmental crisis and fiscal burden, demanding urgent reforms.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Jul, 2026

Direct-seeded rice gains traction among farmers amid El Nino shadow on monsoon, Pg3

Direct-seeded rice gains traction amid El Nino, but India's rice policies, driven by MSP and subsidies, fuel environmental crisis and fiscal burden, demanding urgent reforms.

6 Jul, 2026

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

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

MoEFCC unveils draft emission targets for 255 iron, steel units, mandating 2026-27 compliance under India's Carbon Credit Trading System.

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

5 Jul, 2026

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

MoEFCC unveils draft emission targets for 255 iron, steel units, mandating 2026-27 compliance under India's Carbon Credit Trading System.

5 Jul, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Mewar's Kumbhalgarh tiger reserve plan sparks fierce debate, with historical records challenging MP's claim of non-traditional habitat, highlighting conservation vs. community rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jul, 2026

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Mewar's Kumbhalgarh tiger reserve plan sparks fierce debate, with historical records challenging MP's claim of non-traditional habitat, highlighting conservation vs. community rights.

5 Jul, 2026

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

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.

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

4 Jul, 2026

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Delhi launches ambitious Rs 8,300 crore, 7-year 'Swachh Hawa, Swasth Delhi' plan, backed by World Bank, to drastically cut air pollution.

4 Jul, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt's plan to revive struggling tiger reserves, Pg4

Centre unveils new roadmap to revive struggling tiger reserves, addressing uneven population growth and human-wildlife conflict across 58 sites.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jul, 2026

Govt's plan to revive struggling tiger reserves, Pg4

Centre unveils new roadmap to revive struggling tiger reserves, addressing uneven population growth and human-wildlife conflict across 58 sites.

4 Jul, 2026

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

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

Environment Ministry grants controversial clearance for Kente coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, risking massive deforestation, biodiversity loss, and tribal displacement.

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

3 Jul, 2026

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

Environment Ministry grants controversial clearance for Kente coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, risking massive deforestation, biodiversity loss, and tribal displacement.

3 Jul, 2026

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

On winter air, Delhi does the right thing, Pg10

Delhi government implements proactive winter pollution strategy, imposing GRAP-like curbs from November 1 to avert public health crisis.

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

3 Jul, 2026

On winter air, Delhi does the right thing, Pg10

Delhi government implements proactive winter pollution strategy, imposing GRAP-like curbs from November 1 to avert public health crisis.

3 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

U.S. pressure forces World Bank to abandon ambitious 45% climate finance targets, threatening critical projects in developing nations like India, sparking global concern.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jul, 2026

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

U.S. pressure forces World Bank to abandon ambitious 45% climate finance targets, threatening critical projects in developing nations like India, sparking global concern.

2 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jul, 2026

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

Delhi government unveils ambitious EV Policy 2026, mandating electrification for 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and future 4-wheelers to combat pollution.

2 Jul, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jul, 2026

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

2 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Jul, 2026

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.

1 Jul, 2026

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

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.

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

1 Jul, 2026

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.

1 Jul, 2026

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

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.

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

1 Jul, 2026

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.

1 Jul, 2026

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

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Centre plans ₹5,000 crore National Strategy for Sustainable Secondary Steel, promoting clean technologies within three months.

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

30 Jun, 2026

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Centre plans ₹5,000 crore National Strategy for Sustainable Secondary Steel, promoting clean technologies within three months.

30 Jun, 2026

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

Why shift matters, Pg4

Delhi's new EV policy targets vehicular emissions, the largest PM2.5 source, prioritizing two-wheelers and commercial vehicles for rapid electrification to combat air pollution.

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

30 Jun, 2026

Why shift matters, Pg4

Delhi's new EV policy targets vehicular emissions, the largest PM2.5 source, prioritizing two-wheelers and commercial vehicles for rapid electrification to combat air pollution.

30 Jun, 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 Disaster and Disaster Management

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

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 Disaster and Disaster Management

30 Jun, 2026

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

30 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output’, Pg14

‘El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output’, Pg14

The real crisis in India’s fisheries, Pg8

The real crisis in India’s fisheries, Pg8

India needs a second home for Asiatic lions, Pg7

India needs a second home for Asiatic lions, Pg7

In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning, Pg13

In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning, Pg13

Direct-seeded rice gains traction among farmers amid El Nino shadow on monsoon, Pg3

Direct-seeded rice gains traction among farmers amid El Nino shadow on monsoon, Pg3

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

Draft emission cut targets issued for iron, steel sector, Pg8

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Bring back the tigers that once roamed Mewar, Pg12

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Backed by World Bank, Delhi draws up 7-year plan to tackle air pollution, Pg8

Govt's plan to revive struggling tiger reserves, Pg4

Govt's plan to revive struggling tiger reserves, Pg4

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

In Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests, ministry's green nod for coal mining in Kente block, Pg9

On winter air, Delhi does the right thing, Pg10

On winter air, Delhi does the right thing, Pg10

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

U.S. administration stand dents World Bank’s climate finance targets, Pg1

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

In EV Policy, electrification roadmap: Cars next after 3- & 2-wheelers, Pg8

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Outlay of clean technology scheme for steel sector, Pg10

Why shift matters, Pg4

Why shift matters, Pg4

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

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