Groundwater Recharge: Turning Maps Into Suitable Local Structures
Why in News? On 28 October 2026, the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched Punah Bharan, a geospatial application intended to help identify potential artificial groundwater recharge…
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Environment & Ecology · 2026
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OECMs: Recognising Conservation Beyond Protected Areas
Why in News? On 28 October 2026, India released guidelines for designating Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (I-OECMs) at CBD COP17, supporting recognition of conservation outcomes…
Himalayan Tourism: Planning Within Carrying Capacity
Why in News? Indian Express reported on 28 October 2026 that the Central Empowered Committee recommended carrying-capacity assessments for Himachal tourism hubs; at the previous day’s…
Heat Exposure: Why Age and Living Conditions Shape Risk
Why in News? The Hindu reported on 28 October 2026 that the tenth Lancet Countdown report identified continuing high heatwave exposure among infants and older adults,…
Flex-Fuel Rules: Matching Ethanol Blends to Certified Vehicles
Why in News? On 26 October 2026, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced notified amendments expressly including E100 alongside E85 in vehicle emission certification…
Jojari River Case: Linking Restoration Costs With Regulatory Accountability
Why in News? The Hindu reported that, at the 26 October 2026 hearing, the Supreme Court questioned Rajasthan’s regulatory conduct and sought a workable financial proposal…
AATAL Laboratory: From Pollution Levels to Source Evidence
Why in News? The Ministry of Earth Sciences inaugurated AATAL at IITM’s Delhi branch on October 24 to combine atmospheric chemistry, aerosol toxicity analysis and source…
Inland Fisheries Plan: Linking Fishing Rights With Healthy Waters
Why in News? India launched the development phase of a national action plan for inland small-scale fisheries on 23 October 2026, with community consultations and finalisation…
UN climate damages fund pledges $21 million to Nepal
Why in news? UN Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage set aside $21.6 million for Nepal, its first country-specific allocation. UPSC Relevance Prelims: Fund for…
Shah pledges to clean Yamuna by May 2029, launches infra projects worth ₹8,941 crore
Why in news? Union Home Minister pledged to clean the Yamuna by May 2029, launching water and sewerage projects worth ₹8,941 crore. UPSC Relevance Prelims: Yamuna…
Yamuna Sewage Projects: Connecting Drains to Effective Treatment
Why in News? PIB reported that Delhi inaugurated some Yamuna rejuvenation projects and initiated others on October 22, 2026, covering sewage treatment plants, household sewer connections,…
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and CORSIA
Why in News? India is expected to mandate SAF blending in jet fuel for international flights: 1% from 2027, 2% from 2028, 5% from 2030 (industry…