Environment & Ecology

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Sep, 2025

Suriname pledges to protect 90% of forests, Pg2

Suriname pledges to protect 90% of its forests, exceeding global '30x30' target, but Indigenous land rights recognition remains crucial.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Sep, 2025

Delhi permits loudspeakers till midnight in festive season: what rules state, Pg23.

Delhi permits loudspeakers till midnight during festivals, sparking debate on noise pollution rules and fundamental rights.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Sep, 2025

Emissions 'pooling', relief for small cars: New draft CAFE rules prescribe, Pg22.

India proposes CAFE 3 norms: Emission relaxations for small cars, incentives for EVs, and emissions pooling for manufacturers.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Sep, 2025

Wastewater treatment does not remove all drugs, Pg11

Wastewater treatment inadequately removes pharmaceuticals; fluoxetine and loratadine pose highest risk to aquatic life, study reveals.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Sep, 2025

Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11

Indus river dolphins found ingesting high quantities of microplastics, mainly textile fibres and PET, posing threat to species and river health.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Sep, 2025

Himachal cold desert enters UNESCO biosphere reserve list, Pg6.

Himachal's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve gains UNESCO recognition, joining World Network; India's biosphere count rises to 13.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Sep, 2025

Review Char Dham road order: Joshi, Karan Singh to CJI, Pg8.

Petition urges Supreme Court to review Char Dham road widening order amid environmental concerns and disaster risks in fragile Himalayan region.

Environmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster ManagementSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
27 Sep, 2025

Recall Char Dham project judgment: ex-Minister, environmentalists to SC, Pg12

Ex-Ministers and environmentalists petition SC to review Char Dham road widening judgment, citing ecological damage and increased disasters.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Sep, 2025

Artificial rain trials: Delhi govt., IIT-K sign MoU, Pg1

Delhi government partners with IIT Kanpur for cloud seeding trials, aiming to combat escalating air pollution through artificial rain.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Sep, 2025

Hot air, Pg10

Trump's UNGA address denies climate change, undermining global efforts and scientific consensus, prioritizing fossil fuels over environmental action.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Sep, 2025

For first time, China says will cut greenhouse gas emissions, Pg 11.

China pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% by 2035, a landmark shift in climate policy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Sep, 2025

Govt reserves 65% NREGS funds for water conservation works in rural blocks, Pg 6.

Government mandates 65% NREGS funds for water conservation in over-exploited blocks, potentially unlocking ₹35,000 crore for water projects.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Sep, 2025

Will AI fix India’s energy demand or will its own needs snowball?, PgII

AI's energy demands in India could surge to 4.5 GW by 2030, posing grid challenges despite efficiency gains.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Sep, 2025

Cloud seeding trials likely in Oct-Nov, Pg 5.

Delhi government plans cloud seeding trials in October-November to combat winter pollution after DGCA clearance, using silver iodide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Sep, 2025

Ahead of COP30 Brazil, India to release its climate action plan, Pg 12.

India to unveil enhanced climate action plan (NDC) at COP30, focusing on emission intensity and renewable energy targets.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Sep, 2025

India to submit updated carbon-reduction targets by the beginning of COP30 on Nov. 10, Pg12

India to unveil enhanced carbon-reduction goals at COP30, targeting improved energy efficiency and emissions reduction by 2035.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Sep, 2025

SC directs Himachal govt. to be clear on its disaster management measures, Pg10

Supreme Court demands clarity from Himachal Pradesh on disaster management, climate policies, and environmental impact of development projects.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
24 Sep, 2025

Expert committee nod for 2,200-MW Oju hydel project near China border, Pg9.

Expert panel greenlights 2,220 MW Oju hydel project near China border despite environmental concerns over Subansiri basin studies.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Sep, 2025

Number of polluted river sites are showing a slight reduction: CPCB, Pg12

CPCB report reveals slight dip in polluted river sites to 807 in 2023, Maharashtra tops PRS list.

Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
23 Sep, 2025

CPCB report: Marginal dip in polluted river stretches across India, most in Maharashtra

CPCB finds marginal dip in India's polluted river stretches; Maharashtra tops the list with 54.

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