Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Defence Minister commissions ICG's Samudra Pratap, a pollution control vessel with advanced oil spill detection and response capabilities in Goa.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

5 Jan, 2026

Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Defence Minister commissions ICG's Samudra Pratap, a pollution control vessel with advanced oil spill detection and response capabilities in Goa.

5 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jan, 2026

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Delhi's winter pollution linked to surge in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, posing critical health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

5 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC pioneers carbon capture storage with Gujarat pilot project, injecting 100 tonnes of CO2 daily into depleted Gandhar wells.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jan, 2026

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC pioneers carbon capture storage with Gujarat pilot project, injecting 100 tonnes of CO2 daily into depleted Gandhar wells.

5 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jan, 2026

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

5 Jan, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

5 Jan, 2026

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard commissions 'Samudra Pratap', its first indigenous pollution control vessel, enhancing maritime security and environmental protection capabilities.

5 Jan, 2026

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

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.

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

4 Jan, 2026

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Study reveals vegetation in megacities paradoxically increases temperatures in dry regions due to limited evapotranspiration, challenging urban greening strategies.

4 Jan, 2026

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

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

Environmental panel greenlights Arunachal's Kalai-II Hydroelectric project amid concerns over critically endangered white-bellied heron habitat and flawed EIA report.

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

4 Jan, 2026

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

Environmental panel greenlights Arunachal's Kalai-II Hydroelectric project amid concerns over critically endangered white-bellied heron habitat and flawed EIA report.

4 Jan, 2026

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

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor'; CREA reports 65% pollution from outside city, highlighting regional factors and vehicular emissions.

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

4 Jan, 2026

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor'; CREA reports 65% pollution from outside city, highlighting regional factors and vehicular emissions.

4 Jan, 2026

E Governance Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.

E Governance Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jan, 2026

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

Transport Ministry proposes 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN), a 21-character unique ID, for EV batteries to ensure traceability and recycling.

4 Jan, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Jan, 2026

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

Drones detect deadly cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whales, marking first-ever identification and less invasive research method for marine mammals.

4 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

3 Jan, 2026

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.

3 Jan, 2026

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

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.

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

3 Jan, 2026

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.

3 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

Rice farmers adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) can cut methane emissions and earn carbon credits, boosting income.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Jan, 2026

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

Rice farmers adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) can cut methane emissions and earn carbon credits, boosting income.

3 Jan, 2026

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

The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11

Aravalli Hills mining faces scrutiny as 'strategic exemptions' clash with environmental protection, raising concerns over sustainable development and regulatory transparency.

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

2 Jan, 2026

The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11

Aravalli Hills mining faces scrutiny as 'strategic exemptions' clash with environmental protection, raising concerns over sustainable development and regulatory transparency.

2 Jan, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.

2 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.

2 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

2 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

2 Jan, 2026

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

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.

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

1 Jan, 2026

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.

1 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

Delhi's PM2.5 levels surge 30% post-farm fires, CSE report reveals local emissions and regional inflows as key culprits.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Jan, 2026

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

Delhi's PM2.5 levels surge 30% post-farm fires, CSE report reveals local emissions and regional inflows as key culprits.

1 Jan, 2026

Environment & Ecology

Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

Is Delhi's winter pollution breeding superbugs?, Pg14

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

ONGC to store CO2 in depleted wells at Gandhar, Pg13

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned, Pg1

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

Green paradox: planting trees will cool a megacity unless it’s dry, Pg11

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

In Arunachal's white-bellied heron habitat, Kalai-II project gets nod, Pg6

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

AQI still 'poor'; 65% pollutants came from outside city in 2025: CREA report, Pg4

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

'Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries', Pg11

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

In the Arctic, drones help scientists in identifying deadly virus in whales, Pg10

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

The hills are shaken with the sound of machinery, Pg7

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

Transforming a waste-ridden urban India, Pg6

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11

The Aravalli question faces the brunt of India’s fondness for ‘strategic exemptions’, Pg11

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

Before SC call for 'experts', a panel sought more studies for method to define Aravallis, Pg7

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny, Pg13

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Need to tackle all pollution sources, change approach, Pg8

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

Farm fires over, Delhi still choked: Report, Pg7

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