29Jan 2026

New Rules Ease Compliance for CETPs in India

Government Simplifies Rules for Common Effluent Treatment Plants Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has rationalized regulations governing Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) to strengthen pollution control infrastructure, fast-track their establishment in industrial clusters, and support sustainable industrial growth without diluting environmental safeguards. This move aims to streamline …

24Dec 2025

Aravallis Redefined: Critical Mining Move

Aravallis Redefined, Critical Mineral Mining Allowed Why in the News? The Supreme Court-accepted definition of the Aravallis allows mining of critical, strategic, and atomic minerals, raising environmental concerns while aligning with energy transition, import dependence reduction, and national security priorities. This decision has sparked debates about the need for environmental clearances and the application of …

04Dec 2025

Development vs Environment: Finding Balance

Balancing Development Priorities With Strong Environmental Governance Syllabus: GS-3: Industrial Policy ,Infrastructure ,Growth & Development ,Planning ,Fiscal Policy ,Inclusive Growth Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in CREDAI v. Vanashakti (2025) has revived the possibility of granting ex post facto Environmental Clearances (ECs)—permissions issued after construction begins. This ruling reverses a …

30Nov 2025

SC Verdict Weakens India’s Green Safeguards

SC Verdict Weakens India’s Environmental Protection Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has allowed post-facto environmental clearances, reversing its earlier 2022 Vanashakti ruling that banned them as illegal. This decision has triggered widespread concern among environmental experts, given India’s severe air …

07Nov 2025

Centre Clarifies Voting Rights in Environmental Issues

Centre Clarifies Right to Vote and Voting Freedom in Context of Environmental Decision-Making Why in the News ? The Central government told the Supreme Court that the right to vote is a statutory right, distinct from the freedom of voting, which falls under Article 19(1)(a). The clarification came during a case challenging uncontested elections under …

17Oct 2025

India’s Climate Diplomacy: Equity & Conservation

Q. Discuss India’s emphasis on equity, participatory conservation, and pro-planet lifestyles in international climate diplomacy. How do these approaches strengthen the global transition from ambition to implementation in environmental governance? Introduction India’s climate diplomacy stands on the tripod of equity, participatory conservation, and pro-planet lifestyles, reflecting its belief that development and environment are not opposing …

04Jul 2025

No Independent Member in Key Environment Panel

NO INDEPENDENT MEMBER IN KEY ENVIRONMENT PANEL: EXPERTS RAISE ALARM Why in the News? Former bureaucrats from the Constitutional Conduct Group wrote to the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI) raising concerns over the current structure of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC). Conflict of interest is feared in the hearing on the …

15Mar 2025

National Board for Wildlife: History, Role, and Controversies

Why in the news? This title concisely captures the historical evolution, functions, and controversies surrounding the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). It highlights the board’s significance in conservation while addressing the challenges and criticisms it has faced, ensuring a well-rounded perspective. About Recent Developments & Key Decisions: PM Narendra Modi chaired the first full-body meeting …

24Jun 2024

CREATE THE SPACE FOR GOVERNANCE WITH A GREEN HEART

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why in the news? A new term begins for the government and the Lok Sabha, emphasizing the need for green concerns. Historically, …

03Apr 2024

POLL CAMPAIGNS IN INDIA MUST REFLECT CLIMATE ISSUES

Syllabus: GS 3 : Climate Change , Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Why in the News? 2023 marked the hottest year in recorded history according to the ‘State of the Global Climate’ report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Alarming Climate Trends The global average temperature has risen by 1.45 °C from …

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