Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4

Delhi's groundwater faces severe heavy metal contamination; uranium levels rank third highest nationally, posing significant health risks.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Nov, 2025

CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4

Delhi's groundwater faces severe heavy metal contamination; uranium levels rank third highest nationally, posing significant health risks.

29 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

29 Nov, 2025

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.

29 Nov, 2025

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

Aravallis are precious, need SC's shield, Pg10

Supreme Court accepts controversial definition shrinking Aravalli area by 90% in Rajasthan, raising fears of ecological damage and unsustainable mining.

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

29 Nov, 2025

Aravallis are precious, need SC's shield, Pg10

Supreme Court accepts controversial definition shrinking Aravalli area by 90% in Rajasthan, raising fears of ecological damage and unsustainable mining.

29 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Nov, 2025

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.

28 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Environmental Impact Assessment

Before SC stepped in, Ministry was told to let Law Commission decide future of green committee, Pg1

Environment Ministry considered disbanding Central Empowered Committee (CEC) based on Cabinet Secretariat's advice before SC intervention amid NGT concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Environmental Impact Assessment

28 Nov, 2025

Before SC stepped in, Ministry was told to let Law Commission decide future of green committee, Pg1

Environment Ministry considered disbanding Central Empowered Committee (CEC) based on Cabinet Secretariat's advice before SC intervention amid NGT concerns.

28 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Environmental Impact Assessment

The INO that wasn’t and the JUNO that is, Pg7

China's JUNO neutrino observatory completed as India's INO project faces delays due to public concerns and bureaucratic hurdles.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Environmental Impact Assessment

27 Nov, 2025

The INO that wasn’t and the JUNO that is, Pg7

China's JUNO neutrino observatory completed as India's INO project faces delays due to public concerns and bureaucratic hurdles.

27 Nov, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Fighting the fire, Pg6

COP30 concludes in Brazil, emphasizing implementation of Paris Agreement amidst challenges in achieving climate goals and global cooperation.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Nov, 2025

Fighting the fire, Pg6

COP30 concludes in Brazil, emphasizing implementation of Paris Agreement amidst challenges in achieving climate goals and global cooperation.

27 Nov, 2025

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Forest Survey had red-flagged but Govt took green shield off 90% Aravalli Hills (Forest Survey of India underlined importance of lower hills as barriers to sand, dust flowing east; Secretary says SC appreciated panel's recommendations), Pg1

Aravalli Hills face increased mining risks as government's new 100m height definition excludes 90% of hills, warns FSI report.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Nov, 2025

Forest Survey had red-flagged but Govt took green shield off 90% Aravalli Hills (Forest Survey of India underlined importance of lower hills as barriers to sand, dust flowing east; Secretary says SC appreciated panel's recommendations), Pg1

Aravalli Hills face increased mining risks as government's new 100m height definition excludes 90% of hills, warns FSI report.

27 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Toxic air is a year-round blight in nearly 60% of Indian districts: study, Pg12

Study reveals 60% of Indian districts face year-round toxic air, exceeding national standards, posing severe health risks.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Nov, 2025

Toxic air is a year-round blight in nearly 60% of Indian districts: study, Pg12

Study reveals 60% of Indian districts face year-round toxic air, exceeding national standards, posing severe health risks.

26 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Losing the plot, Pg6

Delhi government's response to air pollution protests raises concerns over governance approach versus public safety, highlighting North India's persistent air quality crisis.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Nov, 2025

Losing the plot, Pg6

Delhi government's response to air pollution protests raises concerns over governance approach versus public safety, highlighting North India's persistent air quality crisis.

26 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi worst in PM2.5 concentration: Study, Pg4

Delhi's PM2.5 levels soar to 101 µg/m3, 2.5 times national limit, reveals satellite study, highlighting clustered pollution hotspots.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Nov, 2025

Delhi worst in PM2.5 concentration: Study, Pg4

Delhi's PM2.5 levels soar to 101 µg/m3, 2.5 times national limit, reveals satellite study, highlighting clustered pollution hotspots.

26 Nov, 2025

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

Where does road dust settle in India’s efforts to clean its air?, PgII

India's National Clean Air Programme faces challenges as road dust control efforts yield uneven results despite significant investment.

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

25 Nov, 2025

Where does road dust settle in India’s efforts to clean its air?, PgII

India's National Clean Air Programme faces challenges as road dust control efforts yield uneven results despite significant investment.

25 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Nov, 2025

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

25 Nov, 2025

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

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to notify tiger reserve in Mhadei, Cotigao, and Netravali areas within three months.

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

25 Nov, 2025

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

Supreme Court panel urges Goa to notify tiger reserve in Mhadei, Cotigao, and Netravali areas within three months.

25 Nov, 2025

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

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

COP30 concludes with nations reaffirming climate commitments amidst geopolitical tensions, focusing on adaptation finance, just transition, and deforestation roadmaps.

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

25 Nov, 2025

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

COP30 concludes with nations reaffirming climate commitments amidst geopolitical tensions, focusing on adaptation finance, just transition, and deforestation roadmaps.

25 Nov, 2025

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

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

PMO directs NCR states to boost EV transition amid alarming pollution levels; 37% vehicles violate BS emission norms.

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

25 Nov, 2025

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

PMO directs NCR states to boost EV transition amid alarming pollution levels; 37% vehicles violate BS emission norms.

25 Nov, 2025

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

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

Delhi mandates 50% work-from-home in private and government offices amid rising air pollution concerns under GRAP Stage III.

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

25 Nov, 2025

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

Delhi mandates 50% work-from-home in private and government offices amid rising air pollution concerns under GRAP Stage III.

25 Nov, 2025

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

COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world, Pg14

COP30 shifts focus to climate adaptation, establishes finance program, and addresses trade impacts amid ideological divides on fossil fuels.

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

24 Nov, 2025

COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world, Pg14

COP30 shifts focus to climate adaptation, establishes finance program, and addresses trade impacts amid ideological divides on fossil fuels.

24 Nov, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses, Pg14

RTI reveals illegal trade of endangered African grey parrots thriving due to lack of state oversight and enforcement.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Nov, 2025

State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses, Pg14

RTI reveals illegal trade of endangered African grey parrots thriving due to lack of state oversight and enforcement.

24 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority, Pg11

India's air pollution crisis persists due to systemic gaps, hindering public health prioritization and effective mitigation strategies nationwide.

Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Nov, 2025

The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority, Pg11

India's air pollution crisis persists due to systemic gaps, hindering public health prioritization and effective mitigation strategies nationwide.

24 Nov, 2025

Environment & Ecology

CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4

CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11

Aravallis are precious, need SC's shield, Pg10

Aravallis are precious, need SC's shield, Pg10

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10

Before SC stepped in, Ministry was told to let Law Commission decide future of green committee, Pg1

Before SC stepped in, Ministry was told to let Law Commission decide future of green committee, Pg1

The INO that wasn’t and the JUNO that is, Pg7

The INO that wasn’t and the JUNO that is, Pg7

Fighting the fire, Pg6

Fighting the fire, Pg6

Forest Survey had red-flagged but Govt took green shield off 90% Aravalli Hills (Forest Survey of India underlined importance of lower hills as barriers to sand, dust flowing east; Secretary says SC appreciated panel's recommendations), Pg1

Forest Survey had red-flagged but Govt took green shield off 90% Aravalli Hills (Forest Survey of India underlined importance of lower hills as barriers to sand, dust flowing east; Secretary says SC appreciated panel's recommendations), Pg1

Toxic air is a year-round blight in nearly 60% of Indian districts: study, Pg12

Toxic air is a year-round blight in nearly 60% of Indian districts: study, Pg12

Losing the plot, Pg6

Losing the plot, Pg6

Delhi worst in PM2.5 concentration: Study, Pg4

Delhi worst in PM2.5 concentration: Study, Pg4

Where does road dust settle in India’s efforts to clean its air?, PgII

Where does road dust settle in India’s efforts to clean its air?, PgII

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

Notify tiger reserve in Goa, recommends SC-appointed panel, Pg8

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

At COP 30, a divided world finds common ground, Pg15

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

Delhi chokes: PMO flags vehicles, 37% non-compliant, calls for EVS, Pg1

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

Work from home in Delhi: Govt, private offices told to function at 50% strength, Pg1

COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world, Pg14

COP30 stresses ‘adaptation’ as path to fossil fuel-free world, Pg14

State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses, Pg14

State Forest Departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses, Pg14

The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority, Pg11

The disconnect: Why air pollution isn’t a public health priority, Pg11

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