Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

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

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.

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

22 Jun, 2026

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.

22 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

22 Jun, 2026

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Centre prepares to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in three states, resolving 12-year deadlock over Kasturirangan committee recommendations.

22 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A Thriving Ecosystem, A Healthier Ganga, Pg9

Ganga Dolphin population nearly doubles, signaling a thriving ecosystem; conservation efforts expand for crocodiles, turtles, and 205 lakh fish fingerlings released.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

20 Jun, 2026

A Thriving Ecosystem, A Healthier Ganga, Pg9

Ganga Dolphin population nearly doubles, signaling a thriving ecosystem; conservation efforts expand for crocodiles, turtles, and 205 lakh fish fingerlings released.

20 Jun, 2026

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

From National Mission to Global Inspiration, Pg9

United Nations honors India's Namami Gange mission among world's 'Top 10 Restoration Flagships' for its impactful river rejuvenation efforts.

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

20 Jun, 2026

From National Mission to Global Inspiration, Pg9

United Nations honors India's Namami Gange mission among world's 'Top 10 Restoration Flagships' for its impactful river rejuvenation efforts.

20 Jun, 2026

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

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

Turkey proposes ambitious 35% global electrification target by 2035 at COP31, highlighting critical hurdle for climate goals amid current 20% rate.

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

20 Jun, 2026

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

Turkey proposes ambitious 35% global electrification target by 2035 at COP31, highlighting critical hurdle for climate goals amid current 20% rate.

20 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

20 Jun, 2026

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

20 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

Kerala confronts recurring Nipah outbreaks, fueled by ecological disruptions and climate change, implementing advanced 'One Health' strategies and indigenous antibody research.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

19 Jun, 2026

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

Kerala confronts recurring Nipah outbreaks, fueled by ecological disruptions and climate change, implementing advanced 'One Health' strategies and indigenous antibody research.

19 Jun, 2026

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

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8

Fifteen nations adopt Mombasa Declaration in Kenya to combat illegal fishing, urging transparency in vessel data.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8

Fifteen nations adopt Mombasa Declaration in Kenya to combat illegal fishing, urging transparency in vessel data.

18 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Scheme for crocodile sanctuaries, Pg7

FAO expert Dr. H.R. Bustard proposes crocodile sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh's Coringi and Godavari regions to save endangered species from extinction.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Jun, 2026

Scheme for crocodile sanctuaries, Pg7

FAO expert Dr. H.R. Bustard proposes crocodile sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh's Coringi and Godavari regions to save endangered species from extinction.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Oil pollution, Pg7

Global maritime body urges nations to establish 50-150 mile coastal no-discharge zones, mandating ships to prevent oil pollution near foreign shores.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Oil pollution, Pg7

Global maritime body urges nations to establish 50-150 mile coastal no-discharge zones, mandating ships to prevent oil pollution near foreign shores.

18 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Jun, 2026

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

India's flagship Jal Jeevan and Swachh Bharat Missions deliver unprecedented water security and sanitation, propelling the nation towards a 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

18 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Jun, 2026

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.

18 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Primed to treat, Pg8

Kerala's robust health system swiftly contains Nipah virus, a WHO priority pathogen, amidst ecological vulnerability and human encroachment, emphasizing 'One Health' approach.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Jun, 2026

Primed to treat, Pg8

Kerala's robust health system swiftly contains Nipah virus, a WHO priority pathogen, amidst ecological vulnerability and human encroachment, emphasizing 'One Health' approach.

17 Jun, 2026

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

Great Nicobar project: Zoological Survey to soon seek nod for translocating corals, Pg8

ZSI seeks approval to relocate over 16,000 coral colonies for Great Nicobar project, sparking expert debate on feasibility and ecological success.

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

17 Jun, 2026

Great Nicobar project: Zoological Survey to soon seek nod for translocating corals, Pg8

ZSI seeks approval to relocate over 16,000 coral colonies for Great Nicobar project, sparking expert debate on feasibility and ecological success.

17 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14

New study reveals heatwaves significantly elevate surface ozone levels, causing hundreds of additional cardiac and respiratory deaths across India, exceeding WHO limits.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

16 Jun, 2026

Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14

New study reveals heatwaves significantly elevate surface ozone levels, causing hundreds of additional cardiac and respiratory deaths across India, exceeding WHO limits.

16 Jun, 2026

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

The giant world of fungi, Pg2

Groundbreaking study maps 110 quadrillion km of underground fungal networks, revealing their critical 11% global carbon sequestration role and threats to vital grassland hotspots.

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

15 Jun, 2026

The giant world of fungi, Pg2

Groundbreaking study maps 110 quadrillion km of underground fungal networks, revealing their critical 11% global carbon sequestration role and threats to vital grassland hotspots.

15 Jun, 2026

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

Green Airports (100 airports operating on green energy), Pg7

India achieves significant milestone as 100 airports transition to green energy, bolstering sustainable aviation and reducing carbon emissions nationwide.

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

15 Jun, 2026

Green Airports (100 airports operating on green energy), Pg7

India achieves significant milestone as 100 airports transition to green energy, bolstering sustainable aviation and reducing carbon emissions nationwide.

15 Jun, 2026

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

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

India's parched cities urgently need a circular water economy, unlocking Rs 3 lakh crore and 1 lakh jobs through wastewater reuse for water resilience.

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

15 Jun, 2026

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

India's parched cities urgently need a circular water economy, unlocking Rs 3 lakh crore and 1 lakh jobs through wastewater reuse for water resilience.

15 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Droughts can drive antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, Pg11

New study reveals droughts significantly boost antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, threatening India's vulnerable populations with severe ABR infections by 2050.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

14 Jun, 2026

Droughts can drive antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, Pg11

New study reveals droughts significantly boost antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, threatening India's vulnerable populations with severe ABR infections by 2050.

14 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

Govt prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three states, Pg1

A Thriving Ecosystem, A Healthier Ganga, Pg9

A Thriving Ecosystem, A Healthier Ganga, Pg9

From National Mission to Global Inspiration, Pg9

From National Mission to Global Inspiration, Pg9

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

What is Kerala’s risk profile for Nipah?, Pg12

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8

Number of countries in Kenya to adopt the Mombasa declaration, Pg8

Scheme for crocodile sanctuaries, Pg7

Scheme for crocodile sanctuaries, Pg7

Oil pollution, Pg7

Oil pollution, Pg7

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

Water security is central for a Viksit Bharat, Pg7

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

Primed to treat, Pg8

Primed to treat, Pg8

Great Nicobar project: Zoological Survey to soon seek nod for translocating corals, Pg8

Great Nicobar project: Zoological Survey to soon seek nod for translocating corals, Pg8

Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14

Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14

The giant world of fungi, Pg2

The giant world of fungi, Pg2

Green Airports (100 airports operating on green energy), Pg7

Green Airports (100 airports operating on green energy), Pg7

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

Droughts can drive antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, Pg11

Droughts can drive antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, Pg11

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