Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Biodiversity loss could slash India's credit rating by 4 grades, adding $49 billion annually to debt servicing costs, experts warn.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Jun, 2026

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Biodiversity loss could slash India's credit rating by 4 grades, adding $49 billion annually to debt servicing costs, experts warn.

14 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A stray tigress makes a new home, giving a struggling Chhattisgarh reserve hope of revival, Pg11

Stray tigress 'Paheli' sparks revival hopes for Chhattisgarh's Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, prompting habitat restoration, anti-poaching drives, and translocation plans.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Jun, 2026

A stray tigress makes a new home, giving a struggling Chhattisgarh reserve hope of revival, Pg11

Stray tigress 'Paheli' sparks revival hopes for Chhattisgarh's Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, prompting habitat restoration, anti-poaching drives, and translocation plans.

14 Jun, 2026

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

Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11

MoEFCC clears Kente Extension coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo-Arand, diverting 1,742.6 hectares despite biodiversity warnings, impacting 4.48 lakh trees and Schedule-I species.

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

14 Jun, 2026

Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11

MoEFCC clears Kente Extension coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo-Arand, diverting 1,742.6 hectares despite biodiversity warnings, impacting 4.48 lakh trees and Schedule-I species.

14 Jun, 2026

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

Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8

Zoological Survey identifies four new sites for critical coral and giant clam translocation from Great Nicobar's controversial Galathea Bay port project, amidst environmental scrutiny.

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

13 Jun, 2026

Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8

Zoological Survey identifies four new sites for critical coral and giant clam translocation from Great Nicobar's controversial Galathea Bay port project, amidst environmental scrutiny.

13 Jun, 2026

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

In Kashmir village once known for its springs, mining leaves river scarred, fields barren, Pg8

Kashmir's Sukhnag river devastated by unscientific mining, leaving fields barren; NGT panel flags irreversible hydrogeological damage, calls for moratorium.

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

12 Jun, 2026

In Kashmir village once known for its springs, mining leaves river scarred, fields barren, Pg8

Kashmir's Sukhnag river devastated by unscientific mining, leaving fields barren; NGT panel flags irreversible hydrogeological damage, calls for moratorium.

12 Jun, 2026

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

NITI AAYOG GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING: PM calls for district GDP estimates, CMs press for affordable energy, Pg1

PM Modi urges states for district GDP estimates at NITI Aayog meeting, while CMs press for affordable energy.

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

12 Jun, 2026

NITI AAYOG GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING: PM calls for district GDP estimates, CMs press for affordable energy, Pg1

PM Modi urges states for district GDP estimates at NITI Aayog meeting, while CMs press for affordable energy.

12 Jun, 2026

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

Green energy can't yet bend climate curve, Pg11

New IGCC report reveals global warming surged to 1.37°C, warns 1.5°C carbon budget depletes in three years despite record renewable energy installations.

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

12 Jun, 2026

Green energy can't yet bend climate curve, Pg11

New IGCC report reveals global warming surged to 1.37°C, warns 1.5°C carbon budget depletes in three years despite record renewable energy installations.

12 Jun, 2026

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

Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17

Ayodhya emerges as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, boasting a 40 MW project, 7,900+ solar streetlights, and diverse green infrastructure.

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

11 Jun, 2026

Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17

Ayodhya emerges as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, boasting a 40 MW project, 7,900+ solar streetlights, and diverse green infrastructure.

11 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

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.

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

11 Jun, 2026

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.

11 Jun, 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

India calls for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn meet, Pg14

India demands urgent action on shrinking climate finance and adaptation gaps at Bonn UN talks, opposing unilateral trade measures.

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

10 Jun, 2026

India calls for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn meet, Pg14

India demands urgent action on shrinking climate finance and adaptation gaps at Bonn UN talks, opposing unilateral trade measures.

10 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pollution monitoring stations on rivers, Pg9

Kerala Pollution Board proposes river monitoring stations, targets full control in two years, with industries adopting new effluent treatment methods.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 Jun, 2026

Pollution monitoring stations on rivers, Pg9

Kerala Pollution Board proposes river monitoring stations, targets full control in two years, with industries adopting new effluent treatment methods.

10 Jun, 2026

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

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.

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

9 Jun, 2026

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.

9 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Share of grassland lost by Assam’s Manas National park, Pg10

Assam's Manas National Park launches state's first grass nursery after losing 60% of its vital grasslands over the past 35 years.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Jun, 2026

Share of grassland lost by Assam’s Manas National park, Pg10

Assam's Manas National Park launches state's first grass nursery after losing 60% of its vital grasslands over the past 35 years.

8 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why Kerala and Bengal face Nipah with varied outbreak risks

Study uncovers distinct Nipah outbreak patterns in Kerala and West Bengal, shaped by ecological factors, human behavior, and health system preparedness.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Jun, 2026

Why Kerala and Bengal face Nipah with varied outbreak risks

Study uncovers distinct Nipah outbreak patterns in Kerala and West Bengal, shaped by ecological factors, human behavior, and health system preparedness.

8 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Kaziranga National Park survey records 30 raptor and six stork species, underscoring its vital role as a global stronghold for the rare Pallas's fish eagle.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Jun, 2026

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Kaziranga National Park survey records 30 raptor and six stork species, underscoring its vital role as a global stronghold for the rare Pallas's fish eagle.

7 Jun, 2026

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

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Satellite data exposes industrial salt pan expansion shrinking Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland wetland, demanding urgent separation for its survival.

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

7 Jun, 2026

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Satellite data exposes industrial salt pan expansion shrinking Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland wetland, demanding urgent separation for its survival.

7 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Endangered Nilgiri Tahr population surges 4.68% to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, marking significant conservation success under Project Nilgiri Tahr.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Jun, 2026

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Endangered Nilgiri Tahr population surges 4.68% to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu, marking significant conservation success under Project Nilgiri Tahr.

6 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

5 Jun, 2026

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

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Cyclone Dana highlights mangroves' power over seawalls for coastal protection; India's policy must prioritize ecosystem-based adaptation for climate resilience.

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

5 Jun, 2026

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Cyclone Dana highlights mangroves' power over seawalls for coastal protection; India's policy must prioritize ecosystem-based adaptation for climate resilience.

5 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

5 Jun, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

A stray tigress makes a new home, giving a struggling Chhattisgarh reserve hope of revival, Pg11

A stray tigress makes a new home, giving a struggling Chhattisgarh reserve hope of revival, Pg11

Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11

Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11

Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8

Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8

In Kashmir village once known for its springs, mining leaves river scarred, fields barren, Pg8

In Kashmir village once known for its springs, mining leaves river scarred, fields barren, Pg8

NITI AAYOG GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING: PM calls for district GDP estimates, CMs press for affordable energy, Pg1

NITI AAYOG GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING: PM calls for district GDP estimates, CMs press for affordable energy, Pg1

Green energy can't yet bend climate curve, Pg11

Green energy can't yet bend climate curve, Pg11

Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17

Ayodhya emerging as Uttar Pradesh's first Model Solar City, with 18 more solar cities under development., Pg17

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

India calls for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn meet, Pg14

India calls for dialogue on climate finance, adaptation at Bonn meet, Pg14

Pollution monitoring stations on rivers, Pg9

Pollution monitoring stations on rivers, Pg9

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

Share of grassland lost by Assam’s Manas National park, Pg10

Share of grassland lost by Assam’s Manas National park, Pg10

Why Kerala and Bengal face Nipah with varied outbreak risks

Why Kerala and Bengal face Nipah with varied outbreak risks

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Kaziranga National Park records 30 raptor and six stork species in a rapid bird survey, Pg10

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in TN, 4.68% rise over '25, Pg9

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

The power of mangroves over seawalls, Pg9

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

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