UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS

Considering the growing environmental threats looming over Kerala’s coastal ecosystem, the state government has taken a decisive step.

India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit in New Delhi on 1–2 June 2026.

India has achieved a significant milestone in the global energy transition by crossing 50% of its total installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources as of April 2026.

Amid the growing threat of climate change, scientists are now exploring large-scale geoengineering solutions. In this context, new research from Utrecht University offers an intriguing possibility: could damming the Bering Strait stabilize the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)?

Growing concerns over air pollution, noise pollution, and firecracker-related accidents have intensified the demand for safer and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fireworks.

The River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme has gained renewed attention as the Government of India has decided to continue and strengthen it for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31, with a sharper focus on scientific planning and sustainable water governance.

The Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms have come into renewed focus due to ongoing discussions between the government and automobile industry regarding the implementation of stricter CAFE-III standards, aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing vehicular emissions in India.

A recent case before the Supreme Court of India has highlighted the conflict between: Construction of houses under PMAY-G on forest land, Legal provisions of forest conservation.

The draft master plan for the development of Great Nicobar Island has identified tourism as the primary growth driver for the island’s future development.

Recent developments in bauxite mining in Odisha have reignited conflicts between mining authorities, local communities, and environmental groups.