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9 January 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 9 January 2026
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Kerala and Tamil Nadu have commenced efforts to conserve the Grey Slender Loris, a nocturnal hunter native to the Western Ghats. These initiatives focus on habitat restoration and enhanced monitoring to protect the spec…
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The United States, under President Donald Trump, withdrew from the UN climate treaty, significantly altering its role in global climate governance. This decision meant the US would no longer participate as a Party at CO…
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The government is seeking feedback on a draft Bill designed to regulate pesticides, aiming to minimize risks to human beings, animals, other living organisms, and the environment. This crucial legislation intends to pro…
Read full storyGlobal carbon markets have surpassed $100 billion, reflecting a significant increase in the direct pricing of greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, nearly 28% of global GHG emissions are covered by a carbon price, a subs…
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The revised Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, continues to lack provisions granting state governments regulatory powers to prohibit pesticides. This omission is a critical gap, centralizing control over pesticide manage…
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Over the last 12 months, more than 5,500 people fell sick and 34 died across India due to sewage-contaminated tap water, revealing a chronic urban crisis. Disease outbreaks were reported in at least 26 cities across 22…
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Late veteran ecologist Madhav Gadgil alleged that the government utilizes institutions to misinform citizens, citing the Aravalli mining precedent as a blueprint for similar environmental policies nationwide. This highl…
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The Union government has removed financial and ecological obligations on private plantations operating in forest areas. This significant policy change aims to incentivize private industry participation in forestry, prim…
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Experts predict a rapidly developing El Niño event, likely by summer 2026, which could be strong. This phenomenon is critical for India as it often leads to decreased rainfall, impacting agriculture and water resources.…
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The concept of a "biodiversity cartel" is emerging from the Global South, indicating its growing awareness of collective bargaining power over biological resources. This perspective likens biodiversity's value to "data…
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A recent study has revealed increased fracturing within the 'Doomsday glacier' (Thwaites Glacier), indicating a potential collapse of the Antarctic Ice Shelf. This destabilization is critical as it directly impacts glob…
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The UN biodiversity body has expanded its reporting framework to include communities, cities, and businesses, moving beyond government-only accounting. This crucial shift aims to foster broader participation in global b…
Read full storyThe COP30 climate conference, influenced by the 'Na Mesa da COP30' campaign, has mandated that 30% of its food supply be sourced from family farms and agroecological producers. This decision underscores the critical rol…
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The article highlights the critical need to rethink wildlife conservation strategies for India's Fishing Cats. It emphasizes that these felines are often found in human-dominated landscapes outside conventional protecte…
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reportedly arrived in New York City following a U.S. capture, where he faces federal drug trafficking charges. This development signifies a major escalation in U.S.-Venezuela relation…
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The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has come into force, imposing a tax on embedded carbon in imported goods. This policy significantly impacts developing countries like India, raising costs f…
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The article highlights the critical degradation of the Aravalli hills, India's oldest fold mountains, due to their treatment as mere replaceable land or infrastructure. This exploitation raises serious concerns about th…
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The article highlights India's persistent waste crisis in rural areas, drawing lessons from a year-long study in a coastal taluka of Maharashtra. It concludes that decentralization, rather than large-scale solutions, is…
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The Supreme Court in 2025 actively reviewed and altered its previous decisions, demonstrating a dynamic approach to judicial pronouncements. This involved 'clarifying', 'modifying', and 'recalling' judgments on diverse…
Read full storyAfrican nations have improved toilet coverage, but weak waste treatment and disposal systems persist, leading to widespread and unaddressed sanitation risks. This highlights a critical gap in public health and environme…
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India's clean air programme, NCAP 2025, is under scrutiny due to its revised funding rules. Concerns are being raised about whether these new rules effectively incentivize cities to address the most critical ground-leve…
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A judicial debate regarding a height-based definition for the Aravalli hills, India's oldest mountain system, is causing significant confusion. This proposed definition risks severely undermining the Aravallis' critical…
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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved $372 million for environmental projects, with a significant emphasis on biodiversity, during its December Council meeting. This decision signals a crucial shift from merely…
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Jairam Ramesh urged the Supreme Court to intervene against retrospective environmental approvals and a proposed boundary revision for the Sariska Tiger Reserve. He also highlighted the significant dilution of the Nation…
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