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

What are the challenges with the High Seas Treaty?, Pg10

High Seas Treaty faces challenges despite ratification, including ambiguous language, reluctance from major powers, and integration with existing institutions.

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

4 Nov, 2025

What are the challenges with the High Seas Treaty?, Pg10

High Seas Treaty faces challenges despite ratification, including ambiguous language, reluctance from major powers, and integration with existing institutions.

4 Nov, 2025

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

The case for energy efficiency, Pg8

India's grid emission factor rises despite renewable capacity surge, highlighting the urgent need for energy efficiency measures and flexible grid management.

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

4 Nov, 2025

The case for energy efficiency, Pg8

India's grid emission factor rises despite renewable capacity surge, highlighting the urgent need for energy efficiency measures and flexible grid management.

4 Nov, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.

Amid rising air pollution levels in Delhi, the government explored cloud seeding to induce artificial rain and disperse pollutants. However, scientists have cautioned that such interventions are scientifically unsound and ineffective during winter.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Nov, 2025

Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.

Amid rising air pollution levels in Delhi, the government explored cloud seeding to induce artificial rain and disperse pollutants. However, scientists have cautioned that such interventions are scientifically unsound and ineffective during winter.

3 Nov, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Experts join hands for Ramsar site tag for wetlands in Assam sanctuary, Pg12

Assam's Rowmari-Donduwa wetland complex eyes Ramsar Site tag after recording high bird diversity within Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Nov, 2025

Experts join hands for Ramsar site tag for wetlands in Assam sanctuary, Pg12

Assam's Rowmari-Donduwa wetland complex eyes Ramsar Site tag after recording high bird diversity within Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.

3 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

The pitfalls of climate alarmism, Pg7

Bill Gates' climate messaging shift sparks debate on alarmism, adaptation, and the role of philanthropy in global climate action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

3 Nov, 2025

The pitfalls of climate alarmism, Pg7

Bill Gates' climate messaging shift sparks debate on alarmism, adaptation, and the role of philanthropy in global climate action.

3 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Plant-based diets linked to reduced cancer, cardiometabolic disease risk; Indian health crisis demands urgent action.

Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Nov, 2025

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Plant-based diets linked to reduced cancer, cardiometabolic disease risk; Indian health crisis demands urgent action.

2 Nov, 2025

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

Humans threaten Kilimanjaro more than climate, Pg10

Mount Kilimanjaro faces biodiversity threat from human activities, with 75% of native plant species lost since 1911.

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

2 Nov, 2025

Humans threaten Kilimanjaro more than climate, Pg10

Mount Kilimanjaro faces biodiversity threat from human activities, with 75% of native plant species lost since 1911.

2 Nov, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

IIT Kanpur's cloud seeding experiment fails in Delhi despite IMD's warning about insufficient cloud cover for artificial rain.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Nov, 2025

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

IIT Kanpur's cloud seeding experiment fails in Delhi despite IMD's warning about insufficient cloud cover for artificial rain.

2 Nov, 2025

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cigarette butts in urban parks found to foster drug-resistant bacteria, posing public health risks through antibiotic resistance gene transfer.

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Nov, 2025

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cigarette butts in urban parks found to foster drug-resistant bacteria, posing public health risks through antibiotic resistance gene transfer.

2 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

IIT Delhi study deems cloud seeding unreliable for Delhi pollution control due to climatological unsuitability and fleeting impact.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Nov, 2025

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

IIT Delhi study deems cloud seeding unreliable for Delhi pollution control due to climatological unsuitability and fleeting impact.

1 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Oct air second worst in 5 years, Pg4.

Delhi's October air quality ranks second worst in 5 years despite low farm fires and high rainfall.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Nov, 2025

Oct air second worst in 5 years, Pg4.

Delhi's October air quality ranks second worst in 5 years despite low farm fires and high rainfall.

1 Nov, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Fully aware of Great Nicobar project’s impact, says Centre, Pg16

Centre defends Great Nicobar project, assures mitigation of biodiversity impact through conservation and monitoring programs till 2052.

Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

31 Oct, 2025

Fully aware of Great Nicobar project’s impact, says Centre, Pg16

Centre defends Great Nicobar project, assures mitigation of biodiversity impact through conservation and monitoring programs till 2052.

31 Oct, 2025

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

Out of the fortress, Pg10

New tribal policy shifts conservation approach, prioritizing community rights and sustainable co-existence with tigers, challenging traditional fortress model.

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

31 Oct, 2025

Out of the fortress, Pg10

New tribal policy shifts conservation approach, prioritizing community rights and sustainable co-existence with tigers, challenging traditional fortress model.

31 Oct, 2025

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

Two pollution watchdogs, same STPs, very different readings, Pg4.

CPCB reveals Delhi's STPs failing pollution norms, contradicting DPCC reports, raising concerns about monitoring discrepancies and water quality.

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

31 Oct, 2025

Two pollution watchdogs, same STPs, very different readings, Pg4.

CPCB reveals Delhi's STPs failing pollution norms, contradicting DPCC reports, raising concerns about monitoring discrepancies and water quality.

31 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment fails to alleviate pollution, highlighting the need for sustained, coordinated efforts beyond symbolic gestures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Oct, 2025

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment fails to alleviate pollution, highlighting the need for sustained, coordinated efforts beyond symbolic gestures.

31 Oct, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Developing nations need 12 times more funds to fight climate crisis, Pg12

UN report reveals developing nations face $310-365 billion annual climate adaptation finance gap, far exceeding current aid.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Oct, 2025

Developing nations need 12 times more funds to fight climate crisis, Pg12

UN report reveals developing nations face $310-365 billion annual climate adaptation finance gap, far exceeding current aid.

30 Oct, 2025

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

Norway and India: Green maritime partners, Pg7

Norway-India strengthen maritime ties focusing on green shipping, maritime training, and sustainable ocean management under TEPA agreement.

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

30 Oct, 2025

Norway and India: Green maritime partners, Pg7

Norway-India strengthen maritime ties focusing on green shipping, maritime training, and sustainable ocean management under TEPA agreement.

30 Oct, 2025

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

A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition, Pg6

Paris Agreement's decade: Renewable energy surges, ISA expands, India leads with ambitious climate goals, and multilateralism remains crucial.

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

30 Oct, 2025

A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition, Pg6

Paris Agreement's decade: Renewable energy surges, ISA expands, India leads with ambitious climate goals, and multilateralism remains crucial.

30 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

Tribal Affairs Ministry mandates voluntary, evidence-based relocation from tiger reserves, prioritizing community rights and FRA implementation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Oct, 2025

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

Tribal Affairs Ministry mandates voluntary, evidence-based relocation from tiger reserves, prioritizing community rights and FRA implementation.

29 Oct, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

UN report reveals countries' emission cuts fall short; only 17% reduction by 2035 against Paris Agreement goals.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Oct, 2025

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

UN report reveals countries' emission cuts fall short; only 17% reduction by 2035 against Paris Agreement goals.

29 Oct, 2025

Environment & Ecology

What are the challenges with the High Seas Treaty?, Pg10

What are the challenges with the High Seas Treaty?, Pg10

The case for energy efficiency, Pg8

The case for energy efficiency, Pg8

Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.

Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.

Experts join hands for Ramsar site tag for wetlands in Assam sanctuary, Pg12

Experts join hands for Ramsar site tag for wetlands in Assam sanctuary, Pg12

The pitfalls of climate alarmism, Pg7

The pitfalls of climate alarmism, Pg7

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Plant-based foods reduce the burden of cancer, diabetes, Pg10

Humans threaten Kilimanjaro more than climate, Pg10

Humans threaten Kilimanjaro more than climate, Pg10

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

Oct air second worst in 5 years, Pg4.

Oct air second worst in 5 years, Pg4.

Fully aware of Great Nicobar project’s impact, says Centre, Pg16

Fully aware of Great Nicobar project’s impact, says Centre, Pg16

​Out of the fortress, Pg10

​Out of the fortress, Pg10

Two pollution watchdogs, same STPs, very different readings, Pg4.

Two pollution watchdogs, same STPs, very different readings, Pg4.

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

Developing nations need 12 times more funds to fight climate crisis, Pg12

Developing nations need 12 times more funds to fight climate crisis, Pg12

Norway and India: Green maritime partners, Pg7

Norway and India: Green maritime partners, Pg7

A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition, Pg6

A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition, Pg6

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

‘Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary’, Pg10

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

UN report finds countries’ emission reductions short of goal set in Paris, Pg12

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