Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

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

13 Apr, 2026

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

13 Apr, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Indian-born cheetah births four cubs in Kuno National Park, marking a milestone for Project Cheetah reintroduction efforts since 2022.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Apr, 2026

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Indian-born cheetah births four cubs in Kuno National Park, marking a milestone for Project Cheetah reintroduction efforts since 2022.

12 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island development plan targets tourism, faces tribal challenges over forest rights and environmental impact, population displacement, and ecological concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

11 Apr, 2026

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island development plan targets tourism, faces tribal challenges over forest rights and environmental impact, population displacement, and ecological concerns.

11 Apr, 2026

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

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway's underpass facilitates safe passage for elephants, jackals, and deer, showcasing successful wildlife-infrastructure integration before inauguration.

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

11 Apr, 2026

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway's underpass facilitates safe passage for elephants, jackals, and deer, showcasing successful wildlife-infrastructure integration before inauguration.

11 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change intensifies India's health crisis: Disease patterns shift, vulnerable populations face unequal burdens, and healthcare systems strain under pressure.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

10 Apr, 2026

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change intensifies India's health crisis: Disease patterns shift, vulnerable populations face unequal burdens, and healthcare systems strain under pressure.

10 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

Odisha tribals clash with police over Vedanta's Sijimali bauxite mine amid environmental and livelihood concerns, raising governance questions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

10 Apr, 2026

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

Odisha tribals clash with police over Vedanta's Sijimali bauxite mine amid environmental and livelihood concerns, raising governance questions.

10 Apr, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

India to halt new HFC refrigerant production clearances post-2027, aligning with Kigali Amendment for ozone layer protection.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

9 Apr, 2026

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

India to halt new HFC refrigerant production clearances post-2027, aligning with Kigali Amendment for ozone layer protection.

9 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

NGT halts Assam's deployment of forest protection force for election duty, citing violation of biodiversity act and supreme court orders.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Apr, 2026

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

NGT halts Assam's deployment of forest protection force for election duty, citing violation of biodiversity act and supreme court orders.

9 Apr, 2026

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

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam and Meghalaya reject additional power from Subansiri project due to high tariffs, impacting consumers and project viability.

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

9 Apr, 2026

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam and Meghalaya reject additional power from Subansiri project due to high tariffs, impacting consumers and project viability.

9 Apr, 2026

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

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

India withdraws offer to host COP33 climate summit in 2028 amid concerns over conflicting climate priorities.

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

9 Apr, 2026

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

India withdraws offer to host COP33 climate summit in 2028 amid concerns over conflicting climate priorities.

9 Apr, 2026

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

On India’s updated climate pledges, Pg10

India updates climate pledges, committing to emission reduction and non-fossil fuel targets amidst economic and developmental constraints.

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

8 Apr, 2026

On India’s updated climate pledges, Pg10

India updates climate pledges, committing to emission reduction and non-fossil fuel targets amidst economic and developmental constraints.

8 Apr, 2026

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

Reinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9

Global push for 'One Health' approach intensifies post-COVID, integrating human, animal, and environmental health for pandemic preparedness and coordinated solutions.

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

7 Apr, 2026

Reinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9

Global push for 'One Health' approach intensifies post-COVID, integrating human, animal, and environmental health for pandemic preparedness and coordinated solutions.

7 Apr, 2026

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

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

Climate change intensifies diseases, expands disease risk, and threatens food security, posing a severe public health emergency in India.

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

7 Apr, 2026

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

Climate change intensifies diseases, expands disease risk, and threatens food security, posing a severe public health emergency in India.

7 Apr, 2026

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

Road stretch built by NHAI encroached upon wetland: NGT, Pg1

NGT finds NHAI violated environmental norms by encroaching on Delhi wetland during UER-II construction, orders review.

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

7 Apr, 2026

Road stretch built by NHAI encroached upon wetland: NGT, Pg1

NGT finds NHAI violated environmental norms by encroaching on Delhi wetland during UER-II construction, orders review.

7 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Arrest the grief, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes as sand mining mafia threatens Chambal sanctuary's ecosystem, highlighting governance failures and need for livelihood solutions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

7 Apr, 2026

Arrest the grief, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes as sand mining mafia threatens Chambal sanctuary's ecosystem, highlighting governance failures and need for livelihood solutions.

7 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter, Pg12

Delhi unveils Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, targeting emission sources and public transport, but firecracker ban remains crucial.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Apr, 2026

With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter, Pg12

Delhi unveils Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, targeting emission sources and public transport, but firecracker ban remains crucial.

7 Apr, 2026

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

The share of India in global groundwater withdrawals, Pg8

India accounts for 25% of global groundwater withdrawals; Parliament panel urges Jal Shakti Ministry to curb excessive extraction.

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

6 Apr, 2026

The share of India in global groundwater withdrawals, Pg8

India accounts for 25% of global groundwater withdrawals; Parliament panel urges Jal Shakti Ministry to curb excessive extraction.

6 Apr, 2026

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

Elastic rules, Pg6

India's plastic waste rules amended again, mandates recycled content, allows target deferrals, raising concerns about effectiveness and enforcement.

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

6 Apr, 2026

Elastic rules, Pg6

India's plastic waste rules amended again, mandates recycled content, allows target deferrals, raising concerns about effectiveness and enforcement.

6 Apr, 2026

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

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Increased coal reliance may lead to record solar curtailment amid West Asia gas supply constraints and rising summer power demand.

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

5 Apr, 2026

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Increased coal reliance may lead to record solar curtailment amid West Asia gas supply constraints and rising summer power demand.

5 Apr, 2026

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

Compliance eased for managing plastic waste, Pg12

India amends Plastic Waste Management Rules, easing compliance with tradable certificates and deferred targets amid concerns over enforcement.

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

4 Apr, 2026

Compliance eased for managing plastic waste, Pg12

India amends Plastic Waste Management Rules, easing compliance with tradable certificates and deferred targets amid concerns over enforcement.

4 Apr, 2026

Environment & Ecology

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

Climate change reshaping disease patterns, straining health systems: report, PgII

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

In Odisha clashes between police & tribals, bauxite mining in focus, Pg16

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

On India’s updated climate pledges, Pg10

On India’s updated climate pledges, Pg10

Reinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9

Reinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

Road stretch built by NHAI encroached upon wetland: NGT, Pg1

Road stretch built by NHAI encroached upon wetland: NGT, Pg1

​Arrest the grief, Pg8

​Arrest the grief, Pg8

With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter, Pg12

With new plan, Delhi may see less polluted winter, Pg12

The share of India in global groundwater withdrawals, Pg8

The share of India in global groundwater withdrawals, Pg8

Elastic rules, Pg6

Elastic rules, Pg6

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Compliance eased for managing plastic waste, Pg12

Compliance eased for managing plastic waste, Pg12

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