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Implementation Of Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Act Why in the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has notified the nationwide implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act from 1 July 2026. The Act replaces the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and guarantees 125 …
Read MoreINDIA BECOMES WORLD’S 3rd LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER Why in the News? India has become the third-largest country globally in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. A report by Morgan Stanley highlighted India’s rapid growth in the renewable energy sector and the need for greater domestic manufacturing capacity. Key highlights of the report Expansion in …
Read MoreWorld 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 …
Read MoreNITI 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 …
Read MoreSolid 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 …
Read MoreGovernment 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 …
Read MoreTOP 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 …
Read MoreUrban 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 …
Read MoreRight 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 …
Read MoreNew 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 …
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