Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Agri emissions are high but output is increasing faster, Pg10

Agricultural output triples since 1961, emissions rise 45%, driven by enhanced productivity and resource efficiency, showcasing 'decoupling'.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Jan, 2026

Agri emissions are high but output is increasing faster, Pg10

Agricultural output triples since 1961, emissions rise 45%, driven by enhanced productivity and resource efficiency, showcasing 'decoupling'.

18 Jan, 2026

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

Expert panel sets norms for religious sites in sanctuaries, Pg12

Environment Ministry panel formulates guidelines for diverting forest land for religious structures within wildlife sanctuaries, addressing encroachment concerns and historical claims.

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

17 Jan, 2026

Expert panel sets norms for religious sites in sanctuaries, Pg12

Environment Ministry panel formulates guidelines for diverting forest land for religious structures within wildlife sanctuaries, addressing encroachment concerns and historical claims.

17 Jan, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

In Jharkhand, a tusker on a rampage, Pg9

Rogue tusker in Jharkhand claims 20 lives amid shrinking habitats, sparking fear and prompting massive search operation.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Jan, 2026

In Jharkhand, a tusker on a rampage, Pg9

Rogue tusker in Jharkhand claims 20 lives amid shrinking habitats, sparking fear and prompting massive search operation.

17 Jan, 2026

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

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

Delhi Metro expansion to 900 km proposed by CAQM, inspired by Beijing, to combat vehicular pollution effectively.

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

17 Jan, 2026

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

Delhi Metro expansion to 900 km proposed by CAQM, inspired by Beijing, to combat vehicular pollution effectively.

17 Jan, 2026

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

Air may turn ‘Severe’, GRAP 3 curbs imposed, Pg6

Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as air quality plummets; schools shift to hybrid mode, vehicle restrictions imposed amid rising pollution.

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

17 Jan, 2026

Air may turn ‘Severe’, GRAP 3 curbs imposed, Pg6

Delhi-NCR enforces GRAP III as air quality plummets; schools shift to hybrid mode, vehicle restrictions imposed amid rising pollution.

17 Jan, 2026

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

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

Kaziranga National Park to get 34.5-km elevated corridor worth ₹6,950 cr for safer animal passage across NH-715.

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

17 Jan, 2026

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

Kaziranga National Park to get 34.5-km elevated corridor worth ₹6,950 cr for safer animal passage across NH-715.

17 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

Global natural disaster losses drop to $224 billion in 2025, but climate change-driven extreme weather events remain alarming.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

15 Jan, 2026

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

Global natural disaster losses drop to $224 billion in 2025, but climate change-driven extreme weather events remain alarming.

15 Jan, 2026

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

NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12

NGT addresses critical water contamination in Rajasthan, MP, and UP, citing grave health risks and seeking state responses.

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

15 Jan, 2026

NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12

NGT addresses critical water contamination in Rajasthan, MP, and UP, citing grave health risks and seeking state responses.

15 Jan, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Jan, 2026

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

15 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How new policy will generate revenue from carbon credits (CARBON CREDIT MONETISATION), Pg8

Delhi government approves carbon credit monetization policy, aiming to generate revenue through emission reduction projects sold in international markets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Jan, 2026

How new policy will generate revenue from carbon credits (CARBON CREDIT MONETISATION), Pg8

Delhi government approves carbon credit monetization policy, aiming to generate revenue through emission reduction projects sold in international markets.

15 Jan, 2026

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

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

Scientists inaugurate world's first mountain ice core repository in Antarctica, preserving Earth's atmospheric history amidst rapid glacial melting.

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

15 Jan, 2026

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

Scientists inaugurate world's first mountain ice core repository in Antarctica, preserving Earth's atmospheric history amidst rapid glacial melting.

15 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

India and China lead global renewable energy expansion in 2025, reducing coal power generation for the first time in 50 years.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Jan, 2026

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

India and China lead global renewable energy expansion in 2025, reducing coal power generation for the first time in 50 years.

15 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

India must focus on AI and its environmental impact, Pg8

AI's carbon footprint revealed: Training models emits tons of CO2, demanding urgent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices in India.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

14 Jan, 2026

India must focus on AI and its environmental impact, Pg8

AI's carbon footprint revealed: Training models emits tons of CO2, demanding urgent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices in India.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Delhi's Cabinet approves carbon credit policy to monetize green projects, aiming to generate revenue from carbon offsets in national, international markets.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Delhi's Cabinet approves carbon credit policy to monetize green projects, aiming to generate revenue from carbon offsets in national, international markets.

14 Jan, 2026

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

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

CAQM report reveals only 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles are still operational, prompting pollution control measures.

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

14 Jan, 2026

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

CAQM report reveals only 10% of Delhi's 66 lakh end-of-life vehicles are still operational, prompting pollution control measures.

14 Jan, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

Rampaging elephant kills 20 in Jharkhand tribal areas amid deforestation and habitat fragmentation, triggering widespread panic and displacement.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

14 Jan, 2026

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

Rampaging elephant kills 20 in Jharkhand tribal areas amid deforestation and habitat fragmentation, triggering widespread panic and displacement.

14 Jan, 2026

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

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

India risks becoming a 'data dumping' ground with inefficient data centers straining resources; governance and regulation are crucial.

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

13 Jan, 2026

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

India risks becoming a 'data dumping' ground with inefficient data centers straining resources; governance and regulation are crucial.

13 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jan, 2026

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

India leverages Article 6 of Paris Agreement, signs Joint Crediting Mechanism to boost climate finance and tech transfer.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

India leverages Article 6 of Paris Agreement, signs Joint Crediting Mechanism to boost climate finance and tech transfer.

13 Jan, 2026

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

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

Delhi government incentivizes EV retrofitting with ₹50,000 subsidy amid high conversion costs and GST challenges.

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

13 Jan, 2026

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

Delhi government incentivizes EV retrofitting with ₹50,000 subsidy amid high conversion costs and GST challenges.

13 Jan, 2026

Environment & Ecology

Agri emissions are high but output is increasing faster, Pg10

Agri emissions are high but output is increasing faster, Pg10

Expert panel sets norms for religious sites in sanctuaries, Pg12

Expert panel sets norms for religious sites in sanctuaries, Pg12

In Jharkhand, a tusker on a rampage, Pg9

In Jharkhand, a tusker on a rampage, Pg9

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

Air may turn ‘Severe’, GRAP 3 curbs imposed, Pg6

Air may turn ‘Severe’, GRAP 3 curbs imposed, Pg6

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12

NGT issues notice to 3 States over contamination of water, Pg12

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

How new policy will generate revenue from carbon credits (CARBON CREDIT MONETISATION), Pg8

How new policy will generate revenue from carbon credits (CARBON CREDIT MONETISATION), Pg8

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

On climate, India, China are doing their fair share, Pg11

India must focus on AI and its environmental impact, Pg8

India must focus on AI and its environmental impact, Pg8

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Cabinet nod for carbon credit policy to monetise Delhi's green projects, Pg4

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

Only 10% of 66 lakh ELVs may be plying on Capital's roads, CAQM report shows, Pg3

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

'Going straight for settlements': Fear in Jharkhand tribal area as elephant kills 20, Pg11

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?, Pg9

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

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