Environment & Ecology

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Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

Building resilience to protect elderly from climate stressors, Pg II

HelpAge India study reveals climate change disproportionately impacts India's growing elderly population, urging urgent policy for resilience and age-inclusive care.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPACT OF NATIONAL CLEAN AIR PROGRAMME ON PM2.5 LEVELS

National Clean Air Programme shows significant success, with 65 cities meeting PM2.5 standards and 108 reducing PM10 levels, backed by ₹16,423 crore funding.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROGRESS OF LIFE MOVEMENT

India reports robust progress on Mission LiFE, achieving 37% emission intensity reduction and 50% non-fossil fuel capacity ahead of 2030, reinforcing global climate leadership.

ArchitectureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL CORRIDORS

Ministry of Tourism spearheads spiritual corridor development in Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura, leveraging PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan schemes for enhanced pilgrimage and socio-economic growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and ComputersConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

AI future needs responsible data-centre regulation, Pg11

As global cities halt AI data center construction over environmental strain, India's aggressive expansion risks water depletion and social costs without robust regulation.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

Fires in Brazil’s Amazon fell to historic low in 2025: report, Pg II

Brazil's Amazon fires plummeted to a historic low of 3.1 million hectares in 2025, reversing 2024's peak due to reduced deforestation and delayed rains.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

Buried questions, Pg8

Methane burst at NHPC's Teesta-VI hydroelectric tunnel in Sikkim traps 25 workers, killing 15, sparking urgent calls for safety review and environmental compliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

India Emerges as Global Leader in Railway Electrification with 99.6% Broad Gauge Network Electrified, Second Only to Switzerland

India achieves near-total 99.6% broad gauge railway electrification, emerging as a global leader, slashing CO2 emissions and saving foreign exchange.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

India’s Installed Wind Power Capacity Reaches 57,443 MW as on June 30, 2026

India's wind power capacity reaches 57,443 MW by June 2026, securing 4th global rank, propelled by Green Energy Corridor and Offshore Wind VGF.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

NBA releases Rs 6.67 crore under Access and Benefit Sharing Mechanism for Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Support in 11 cotton-growing States

National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 6.67 crore from Bayer under Access and Benefit Sharing, bolstering biodiversity conservation and livelihoods in 11 cotton-growing states.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

Provide feedback on Aravallis: SC panel opens 21-day window for inputs, Pg4

Supreme Court panel opens 21-day window for public input on Aravalli Hills' controversial 100-meter protection definition, aiming to resolve ecological ambiguities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

KEN, BETWA AND A LINE DRAWN ON WATER, Pg15

Ken-Betwa river linking project, a Rs 44,605-crore mega-project, sparks fierce protests over flawed rehabilitation and displacement of 2,000 families in Bundelkhand.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIT and ComputersConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

Delhi's winter pollution toolkit needs AI forecasts, Pg13

Delhi's winter pollution strategy demands AI forecasts to predict hourly PM2.5 levels, guiding citizens on safest outdoor activity times and reducing exposure.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

India’s rarest heron faces a silent end as new dam ignores its home, Pg II

India's rarest white-bellied heron faces silent extinction as 1,200-MW Lohit River dam project proceeds despite flawed EIA and local opposition.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

MoEFCC committee approves Rungta Sons' coal project in Odisha's Angul, permitting felling of 3.31 lakh trees, impacting 350 villages under Forest Act.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

Clean energy push is the India’s answer to transition challenges: UN climate chief, Pg14

UN climate chief hails India's decarbonization and electrification drive as its strategic answer to energy transition challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

INNOVATIVE TEXTILE RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES

India unveils 'Tex-Eco Initiative' and key projects to revolutionize textile recycling, eliminate hazardous chemicals, and drive a circular economy for global competitiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL LOGISTICS POLICY, INLAND WATERWAYS DEVELOPMENT AND MULTIMODAL CONNECTIVITY

India invests over ₹1000 crore in National Waterways, launching Jalvahak Scheme and Coastal Shipping Act 2025 to revolutionize multimodal logistics, boosting eco-friendly cargo.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

Five new species of Allographa discovered in the Western Ghats

Five new *Allographa* lichen species, vital forest health indicators, discovered in India's biodiversity-rich Western Ghats, aiding conservation and environmental monitoring.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

India's Renewable Energy Installed Capacity Surges Nearly Fourfold to 288.58 GW Since 2014

India's renewable energy capacity surges nearly fourfold to 288.58 GW since 2014, attracting USD 45.72 Bn FDI and Rs 12.32 lakh crore domestic investment.

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