Environment & Ecology Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.

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

29 Oct, 2025

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.

29 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Oct, 2025

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.

29 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government Budgeting Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government Budgeting Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Oct, 2025

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.

29 Oct, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

India’s maritime global trade to get a boost with proposed Great Nicobar project: Shah, Pg10

Great Nicobar project to boost India's maritime trade; port capacity to reach 10,000 MTPA, ₹10 lakh crore investment expected.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

28 Oct, 2025

India’s maritime global trade to get a boost with proposed Great Nicobar project: Shah, Pg10

Great Nicobar project to boost India's maritime trade; port capacity to reach 10,000 MTPA, ₹10 lakh crore investment expected.

28 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

EU-India explore linking carbon markets, aiming to reduce double penalties for Indian exporters under EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Oct, 2025

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

EU-India explore linking carbon markets, aiming to reduce double penalties for Indian exporters under EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

28 Oct, 2025

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

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

Delhi bans non-BS-VI commercial vehicles from November 1st to combat rising air pollution, exempting CNG, LNG, and EVs.

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

28 Oct, 2025

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

Delhi bans non-BS-VI commercial vehicles from November 1st to combat rising air pollution, exempting CNG, LNG, and EVs.

28 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Delhi government plans cloud seeding to combat worsening air quality, facing delays amid weather challenges and Chhath celebrations.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

28 Oct, 2025

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Delhi government plans cloud seeding to combat worsening air quality, facing delays amid weather challenges and Chhath celebrations.

28 Oct, 2025

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

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

The Uttarakhand government has proposed a ‘Green Cess’ on vehicles entering from other states to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and develop green infrastructure as part of its 25th Statehood Anniversary initiatives.

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

27 Oct, 2025

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

The Uttarakhand government has proposed a ‘Green Cess’ on vehicles entering from other states to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, and develop green infrastructure as part of its 25th Statehood Anniversary initiatives.

27 Oct, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

IUCN red-flags Western Ghats due to climate change, tourism, invasive species, and roads impacting biodiversity and habitat.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Oct, 2025

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

IUCN red-flags Western Ghats due to climate change, tourism, invasive species, and roads impacting biodiversity and habitat.

27 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Hanle protects its dark skies and builds a future on stargazing, PgII.

Hanle, Ladakh, India's first dark sky reserve, promotes astronomy, astrotourism, and local economy through stargazing and community engagement.

Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Oct, 2025

Hanle protects its dark skies and builds a future on stargazing, PgII.

Hanle, Ladakh, India's first dark sky reserve, promotes astronomy, astrotourism, and local economy through stargazing and community engagement.

27 Oct, 2025

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

Have ‘green’ crackers brought down pollution?, Pg14.

In the lead-up to Deepavali 2025, debates have resurfaced over whether “green crackers”—fireworks developed by CSIR-NEERI to reduce particulate emissions—have effectively reduced air pollution levels in India, especially in the National Capital Region (NCR).

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

26 Oct, 2025

Have ‘green’ crackers brought down pollution?, Pg14.

In the lead-up to Deepavali 2025, debates have resurfaced over whether “green crackers”—fireworks developed by CSIR-NEERI to reduce particulate emissions—have effectively reduced air pollution levels in India, especially in the National Capital Region (NCR).

26 Oct, 2025

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

India’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11

India's largest 2000-MW Subansiri hydropower project begins test run after environmental concerns, aiming for self-reliant energy future.

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

26 Oct, 2025

India’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11

India's largest 2000-MW Subansiri hydropower project begins test run after environmental concerns, aiming for self-reliant energy future.

26 Oct, 2025

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

Activists seek Centre’s help to check leachate discharge into Aravalis, Pg5.

Environmentalists and wildlife activists have urged the Union Environment Ministry to intervene in the illegal discharge of toxic leachate from the Bandhwari landfill into the Aravalis, raising concerns over health and ecological damage.

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

25 Oct, 2025

Activists seek Centre’s help to check leachate discharge into Aravalis, Pg5.

Environmentalists and wildlife activists have urged the Union Environment Ministry to intervene in the illegal discharge of toxic leachate from the Bandhwari landfill into the Aravalis, raising concerns over health and ecological damage.

25 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The mirage of port-led development in Great Nicobar, Pg8

Great Nicobar port project faces scrutiny over inflated benefits, structural flaws, and environmental costs, questioning its viability and strategic importance.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

25 Oct, 2025

The mirage of port-led development in Great Nicobar, Pg8

Great Nicobar port project faces scrutiny over inflated benefits, structural flaws, and environmental costs, questioning its viability and strategic importance.

25 Oct, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why cloud seeding is not a solution to Delhi’s air pollution crisis, Pg13.

As air pollution in Delhi worsens during winter, authorities have proposed cloud seeding as a potential fix to clear the smog. However, experts argue that this is a scientifically weak and ethically misplaced solution, offering only temporary relief while ignoring the root causes of pollution.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Oct, 2025

Why cloud seeding is not a solution to Delhi’s air pollution crisis, Pg13.

As air pollution in Delhi worsens during winter, authorities have proposed cloud seeding as a potential fix to clear the smog. However, experts argue that this is a scientifically weak and ethically misplaced solution, offering only temporary relief while ignoring the root causes of pollution.

24 Oct, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Oct, 2025

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.

24 Oct, 2025

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

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.

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

24 Oct, 2025

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.

24 Oct, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand government to notify Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary amidst mining concerns and tribal rights debate.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Oct, 2025

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand government to notify Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary amidst mining concerns and tribal rights debate.

24 Oct, 2025

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

Capital ready for its first spell of artificial rain after successful trial: CM, Pg7.

Delhi gears up for first artificial rain via cloud seeding from October 28-30 after successful trial to combat 'very poor' air quality.

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

24 Oct, 2025

Capital ready for its first spell of artificial rain after successful trial: CM, Pg7.

Delhi gears up for first artificial rain via cloud seeding from October 28-30 after successful trial to combat 'very poor' air quality.

24 Oct, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.

Government defends Forest Rights Act in Supreme Court, asserting its validity and importance for tribal communities' rights and forest conservation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Oct, 2025

2006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.

Government defends Forest Rights Act in Supreme Court, asserting its validity and importance for tribal communities' rights and forest conservation.

24 Oct, 2025

Environment & Ecology

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.

India’s maritime global trade to get a boost with proposed Great Nicobar project: Shah, Pg10

India’s maritime global trade to get a boost with proposed Great Nicobar project: Shah, Pg10

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

A start for North-South carbon market cooperation, Pg6

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

No entry for non-BS-VI vehicles in city from Nov 1, Pg3.

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Govt may attempt cloud seeding today, Pg3.

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

Uttarakhand Plans ‘Green Cess’ for Vehicles from Outside State, Pg7.

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

Hanle protects its dark skies and builds a future on stargazing, PgII.

Hanle protects its dark skies and builds a future on stargazing, PgII.

Have ‘green’ crackers brought down pollution?, Pg14.

Have ‘green’ crackers brought down pollution?, Pg14.

India’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11

India’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11

Activists seek Centre’s help to check leachate discharge into Aravalis, Pg5.

Activists seek Centre’s help to check leachate discharge into Aravalis, Pg5.

The mirage of port-led development in Great Nicobar, Pg8

The mirage of port-led development in Great Nicobar, Pg8

Why cloud seeding is not a solution to Delhi’s air pollution crisis, Pg13.

Why cloud seeding is not a solution to Delhi’s air pollution crisis, Pg13.

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

Capital ready for its first spell of artificial rain after successful trial: CM, Pg7.

Capital ready for its first spell of artificial rain after successful trial: CM, Pg7.

2006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.

2006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.

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