Environment & Ecology

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Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Mar, 2026

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Mar, 2026

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Mar, 2026

How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses, PgII

AgriPV poised to revolutionize Indian farming by integrating solar energy production with agriculture, boosting farmer incomes and promoting clean energy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Mar, 2026

Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7

Delhi government collaborates with IIT-Madras to test 'smog-eating' coatings using titanium dioxide to combat air pollution.

Health SectorBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Mar, 2026

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

UCLA study reveals Chlorpyrifos pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's Disease risk by 2.5 times, showing toxic protein buildup and dopamine neuron loss.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Mar, 2026

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

Halometallurgy: Innovative method recovers 96% lithium from Li-ion battery waste, enhancing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable recycling practices.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Mar, 2026

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment
21 Mar, 2026

‘Undemocratic’ politics in Great Nicobar over land, Pg8

Great Nicobar settlers demand fair compensation amid mega-project, even as tribal land alienation raises concerns about justice.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Mar, 2026

M C MEHTA VS UNION OF INDIA WRIT PETITION No. 13029 A CASE SHUTS, Pg12

Supreme Court closes landmark MC Mehta case after four decades, revolutionizing environmental jurisprudence through continuous mandamus and public interest litigations.

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

‘AI, data centres & EVs may push peak power demand by 30 GW’, Pg14

AI, data centers, and EVs to surge India's peak power demand by 30 GW, necessitating green energy transition and investments.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Mar, 2026

A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan, Pg8

Budget 2026's ₹20,000 crore carbon credit plan sparks confusion; industrial CCUS focus versus farmer income narrative needs clarification.

World WarsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Mar, 2026

Environment: yet another casualty of the West Asia war, PgII

West Asia conflict exacerbates environmental damage via emissions, oil fires, and disrupted energy transitions, impacting climate goals and global stability.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Mar, 2026

Number of biodiversity management committees set up, Pg8

India establishes 2.76 lakh Biodiversity Management Committees, boosting community involvement in biodiversity governance and benefit-sharing, as per Nagoya Protocol report.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Mar, 2026

Belém as a test of a new model of forest finance, Pg6

Brazil's Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) faces scrutiny over inclusivity and effectiveness despite $5.5 billion commitments for forest conservation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
16 Mar, 2026

Building India’s climate resilience with water at the core, Pg6

India prioritizes water management for climate resilience aligning with COP 30's Belém Adaptation Indicators, focusing on water security and adaptation finance.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Mar, 2026

How inflexible coal-fired plants harm India’s clean energy push, Pg13

Inflexible coal plants hinder India's renewable energy push, causing curtailment and financial losses, CEA proposes incentives for flexibility.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Mar, 2026

New ‘ecological’ ways to vaccinate bats, Pg11

Innovative vaccination strategies using mosquitoes and salt-laced water show promise in immunizing bats against rabies and Nipah viruses, preventing zoonotic spillover.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
14 Mar, 2026

SC steps in to save Chambal sanctuary from sand mining, Pg10

Supreme Court intervenes to protect Chambal Sanctuary's gharials from illegal sand mining threatening the fragile river ecosystem.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Mar, 2026

Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India’s thermal independence, Pg11

India seeks thermal independence via industrial electrification and concentrated solar thermal amid geopolitical gas supply risks and decarbonization push.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Mar, 2026

India’s cheetah population hits 53 with new litter at Kuno, Pg12

India's cheetah population surpasses 50 as Namibian cheetah, Jwala, births five cubs at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.

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