Environment & Ecology

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Dec, 2025

Cenre tells States to ‘enforce’ apex court orders on Aravalis, Pg1

Centre directs States to enforce SC orders on Aravali mining, tasks ICFRE with sustainable mining management plan, no deadline specified.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Dec, 2025

​Green washing, Pg10

Supreme Court addresses Aravalli mining controversy, balancing development needs with ecological preservation amidst transparency concerns and conflicting interests.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Dec, 2025

​Magnetic moment, Pg10

India's ₹7,280-crore scheme focuses on rare earth magnets to boost EV, wind energy manufacturing and reduce import dependence.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
24 Dec, 2025

Rhino dehorning nearly eliminated poaching in African reserves: study, PgII

Dehorning reduces rhino poaching by 78% in South African reserves, reveals study; offers cost-effective conservation strategy.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
24 Dec, 2025

Forces plan to optimise unused defence land for green energy, Pg9

Armed Forces to optimize 46,000 acres of unused defence land for green energy projects like solar and biogas plants.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Dec, 2025

SC accepted govt's 100-m Aravalli rule, its own panel had opposed it, Pg1

Supreme Court accepts controversial 100-m Aravalli definition despite objections, potentially endangering ecology and expanding Thar Desert.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Dec, 2025

On the right to a healthy environment, Pg8

Article 21 of the Constitution now includes the right to a healthy environment, as per Supreme Court's recent interpretation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Dec, 2025

Step up, Pg6

Supreme Court mandates corporate environmental responsibility under CSR, boosting conservation efforts for endangered Great Indian Bustards through corporate funding and habitat restoration.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Dec, 2025

CAQM reviews steps to curb air pollution in NCR, Pg4

CAQM's 26th meeting addresses NCR air pollution: GRAP revisions, vehicular emission controls, and stubble burning reduction by 92%.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Dec, 2025

‘Top 20 polluted stations of 2024 located in Delhi-NCR’, Pg4

Delhi-NCR remains India's pollution hotspot despite improvements; Jahangirpuri recorded highest PM10 levels, reveals Health Effects Institute analysis.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Dec, 2025

ArcelorMittal lines up $900 mn for 1 GW renewable push in India, Pg15

ArcelorMittal earmarks $900 million investment for 1 GW renewable energy projects across Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat, aiming to power AMNS India.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Dec, 2025

Aravalli benchmark could have effects beyond mining, Pg13

Aravalli Hills' new definition sparks controversy; critics allege ecological threat due to relaxed mining regulations and exclusion of key areas.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationMoney Laundering and its Prevention
23 Dec, 2025

Cases piling up, ED moves to fast-track investigations, also push for speedy trial, Pg1

ED to expedite PMLA investigations, focusing on cybercrimes and terror financing, amid criticism of slow trials and case backlogs.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Dec, 2025

Southern Ocean carbon ‘anomaly’ reveals what models can still miss, Pg2

Southern Ocean defies climate models by absorbing more CO2 due to increased freshwater stratification masking carbon-rich upwelling, but this may be temporary.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Dec, 2025

Environment Minister reviews measures to address human-wildlife conflict, Pg10

NTCA reviews Project Cheetah expansion and human-wildlife conflict measures, emphasizing science-based management and community participation at Sundarbans Tiger Reserve.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Dec, 2025

Centre rejects mining push charge behind Aravali definition, Pg10

Centre defends new Aravali definition, assures 90% protection, refuting mining concerns amid SC-ordered freeze on new leases.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Dec, 2025

Elephant calf injured in Assam train collision dies; Centre seeks report, Pg10

Elephant calf dies after train collision in Assam; Union Environment Ministry seeks report and enhanced corridor safety measures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Dec, 2025

Lessons from China on tackling pollution, Pg7

China's pollution control strategy offers key lessons for India, emphasizing coherent policy, strict enforcement, and regional coordination.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Dec, 2025

Tiger conservation model must be science-based, says Minister, Pg7

Tiger census launched; Minister emphasizes science-based conservation, addresses human-wildlife conflict, and seeks report on Assam elephant deaths.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Dec, 2025

Curbing elephant deaths on tracks needs blend of infra, tech, Pg11

Rising train-elephant collisions prompt call for infrastructure upgrades, technology adoption, and habitat preservation to mitigate wildlife mortality.

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