24Mar 2026

World Meteorological Day 2026: Climate Monitoring

World Meteorological Day Highlights Climate Monitoring Importance Globally Why in the News ? World Meteorological Day is being observed on 23rd March 2026 with the theme “Observing today, protecting tomorrow”, highlighting the role of meteorological services, global cooperation, and climate data in ensuring disaster preparedness, sustainability, and societal well-being through comprehensive environmental impact assessment and …

15Feb 2026

NITI Aayog Report on Viksit Bharat & Net Zero

NITI AAYOG RELEASES REPORTS ON VIKSIT BHARAT AND NET ZERO ROADMAP Why in the News? Policy Reports: NITI Aayog released three study reports outlining scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero 2070 transition strategy. Strategic Vision: Reports focus on macroeconomic implications, financing requirements, and development roadmap for long-term sustainable growth. ROADMAP TOWARDS VIKSIT BHARAT AND …

29Jan 2026

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 & Circular Economy

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Emphasise Circular Economy Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from 1 April, strengthening waste segregation, extended producer responsibility, and polluter pays enforcement to improve urban sanitation and sustainable waste management. These rules aim to …

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 …

09Jan 2026

SC Green Governance: Uncertainty Looms

TOP COURT’S GREEN GOVERNANCE, CAUSE FOR UNCERTAINTY Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has increasingly shifted from its traditional role of judicial review to issuing forward-looking, quasi-regulatory directions in environmental cases. This trend has emerged due to regulatory failure and administrative inaction, compelling the Court to step in through tools like continuing …

03Jan 2026

Urban India’s Climate Crisis | GS3 UPSC

Urban India’s Climate Challenge Syllabus GS 3: Urbanisation Why in the News? Recently, COP30 held in Belem, Brazil, placed waste circularity at the core of climate action, committing global funds to reduce methane emissions and urging cities to treat waste as a resource. Introduction Urban waste management has emerged as a defining challenge for India’s …

23Dec 2025

Right to a Healthy Environment in the Constitution

Right to Healthy Environment and Constitutional Responsibility Why in the News? Amid worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR, renewed debate has emerged on recognising the right to a healthy environment as an explicit fundamental right, building on judicial interpretations of Article 21 and strengthening the state’s constitutional responsibility for environmental protection. This debate includes discussions on …

22Dec 2025

New Petroleum Rules for Green Energy

New Petroleum Rules Aim to Boost Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability Why in the News? The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, recently notified by the Government, are expected to transform India’s hydrocarbon sector by simplifying approvals, introducing time-bound clearances, and promoting domestic exploration and production, as highlighted by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. These …

19Dec 2025

Why India Needs Nuclear?

Why India Needs Nuclear? Syllabus GS 3: Energy Why in the News? Recently, the SHANTI Bill 2025 was passed by Parliament, marking a major policy shift toward expanding India’s nuclear energy capacity as part of its long-term clean development and energy security strategy. This bill aims to streamline the environmental clearance process for nuclear projects …

18Dec 2025

Supreme Court Shields Fragile Aravalli Range

Supreme Court Moves To Protect Fragile Aravalli Range Why in the News? The Supreme Court has approved a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, paused fresh mining leases, and endorsed key recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to curb ecological degradation and prevent desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plains. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment …

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