Environment News

The topic "Environment & COP30: India's Climate Commitments" focuses on India's updated climate policies, targets, and global commitments ahead of the COP30 Summit to be held in Belém, Brazil, in 2025. It highlights India's approach toward net zero by 2070, ...

A Current Affairs Mixed Bag Quiz is an effective way for UPSC aspirants to revise and test knowledge across multiple topics in one go. Covering national, international, economic, environmental, and science & technology updates, such quizzes help identify knowledge gaps, ...

For UPSC Mains and interviews, quoting relevant reports and indices adds credibility, factual backing, and analytical depth to answers. In topics covering environment and economy, referencing global and national reports not only demonstrates awareness of contemporary data but also showcases an ...

28 September is observed as World Rivers Day, an international event dedicated to celebrating the value of rivers and raising awareness about the need to protect and preserve them. Rivers are lifelines of civilization, providing water, food, energy, and biodiversity while ...

Quoting authentic reports, indices, and surveys in GS2 (Governance, Polity, Social Justice, International Relations) and GS3 (Economy, Environment, Internal Security, Science & Tech) is a smart strategy to enrich answers in UPSC Mains. Updated data from NITI Aayog, World Bank, ...

"Ozone protects life, and protecting ozone is our responsibility. Small actions today can secure a healthier planet for tomorrow." World Ozone Day reminds us of the importance of safeguarding the ozone layer, which shields Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. By ...

The Environment and Ecology section has become increasingly important in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, especially since the Prelims pattern change in 2011. UPSC 2025: PYQ Analysis - Environment In recent years, 20-25% of Prelims GS Paper 1 questions have ...

Are you passionate about the environment and love storytelling? Becoming an environmental journalist might be your calling. This career allows you to explore pressing ecological issues and share them with the world. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps ...

World Forestry Day, also known as the International Day of Forests, is celebrated annually on March 21 to raise awareness about the importance of forests and trees in sustaining life on Earth. Established by the United Nations, this day emphasizes the ...

The first ever World Day for Glaciers on 21 March 2025 will sound the alarm that accelerating glacier melt risks unleashing an avalanche of cascading impacts on economies, ecosystems and communities, not just in mountain regions but at global level. ...

International Development Week (IDW), observed on 7 February, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of sustainable development, social progress, and international cooperation. This week serves as a reminder that ending poverty, ensuring quality education, promoting gender ...

National Geographic Day, celebrated on 27 January, is a tribute to the explorers, scientists, and storytellers who dedicate their lives to uncovering the mysteries of our planet. It is a day to honor the wonders of nature, the diversity of cultures, ...

Tejas Pugalia, a 16-year-old environmental advocate from Maharashtra, India, has secured 3rd place in the 13-16 age category at the renowned Action for Nature (AFN) International Young Eco-Hero Award for his remarkable work with Threads4Good. Tejas will be honored with this ...

Sahithi Radha, a 16-year-old environmental leader from Hyderabad, India, has been awarded 3rd Place in the 13-16 year old category of the prestigious Action For Nature (AFN) International Young Eco-Hero Award for her exceptional work with E-CYCL (E-Waste Recycling). A student ...