Subject/Topic Wise Current Affairs for UPSC Exam | environmental pollution degradation

National Environment Agencies, Legislations and Policies

Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025

Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 on July 24, 2025. The rules were issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to ensure scientific management and remediation of chemically polluted lands. Key Regulatory Provisions Provision Details Legal Basis Notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Main Objective To scientifically identify, manage, and remediate chemically polluted lands. Site Identification Establishes a structured three-stage protocol for identifying polluted areas. Classification Stages Sites are classified as Suspected, Probable, and Contaminated. Importance of Scientific…

11 May, 2026 National Environment Agencies, Legislations and Policies

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India’s Revised CAFE Norms (Phase III)

India’s Revised CAFE Norms (Phase III) Notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on September 25, 2025, the Phase III Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms mandate automakers to maintain fleet-wide average fuel efficiency. The revised norms aim to curb CO2 emissions and encourage cleaner vehicle technologies. What are CAFE Norms? Aspect Details Full Form CAFE stands for Corporate Average Fuel Economy. Main Purpose Improve vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce vehicular emissions. Regulatory Focus Automakers must maintain a fleet-wide average fuel efficiency. Phase III Notification Notified by MoRTH on September 25, 2025. Key Regulatory Provisions Provision Details…

09 May, 2026 National Environment Agencies, Legislations and Policies