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Environment and Ecology

The Environment & Ecology category provides comprehensive, exam-focused content covering key environmental concepts, ecological principles, biodiversity, conservation efforts, climate change, and sustainability. Designed for aspirants of UPSC, State PCS, SSC, Banking, Defence, Teaching Exams, and other competitive tests, this section simplifies complex topics to help you build strong conceptual clarity.

From environmental policies, conventions, and acts to ecosystems, pollution, wildlife conservation, and climate-related developments—every topic is curated to match the latest exam trends. You also get MCQs, PYQs, summaries, and revision notes aligned with prelims and mains requirements.

What You’ll Find Here

  • Environment & Ecology notes for all competitive exams

  • Biodiversity, climate change & ecosystem concepts explained

  • National & international environmental policies, acts & conventions

  • MCQs, quizzes & previous year questions

  • Environment current affairs and reports

  • Exam-oriented summaries for quick revision

Master key environmental topics with clear, structured, and high-quality content designed to boost your score and strengthen overall exam preparation.

Oct 16, 2026 4 min

Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel Added to Ramsar List

India reaches 103 Ramsar Sites with Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel. Learn their locations, ecological importance and key facts for UPSC and...
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Oct 15, 2026 3 min

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary Records Return of Asiatic Lions After 144 Years

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat supports 17 Asiatic lions in 2026. Learn about lion recolonisation, GPS tracking, prey management and Project Lion.
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Oct 14, 2026 3 min

Raji Doshi Wins 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Indian-American student Raji Doshi wins the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge for ALKACORE, a project designed to address ocean acidification.
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Oct 13, 2026 21 min

Ocean Acidification

Study ocean acidification for UPSC Prelims and Mains, including causes, chemical reactions, marine impacts, Indian coral reefs, PYQs and practice MCQs.
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Oct 10, 2026 2 min

Sarcogyps calvus: Red-Headed Vulture

A Critically Endangered Red-Headed Vulture was sighted in Munsiyari, Uttarakhand. Learn its habitat, IUCN status, threats and conservation for UPSC.
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Oct 09, 2026 2 min

Deinacrida heteracantha

New Zealand released 11,000 wētāpunga through a 15-year conservation programme. Learn about its scientific name, habitat, translocations and conservation status.
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Oct 03, 2026 2 min

Gegeneophis chandgadi

Gegeneophis chandgadi, a new subterranean caecilian species, has been discovered in Maharashtra’s Northern Western Ghats.
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Sep 29, 2026 3 min

Indian Peafowl Recorded for the First Time in Orang National Park

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) recorded for the first time in Assam’s Orang National Park, adding to the protected area’s biodiversity records.
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Sep 25, 2026 2 min

BioE3 Framework

India launches commercial PLA-based biodegradable plastic under the BioE3 framework, promoting sustainable biomanufacturing and advanced bio-based materials.
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Sep 23, 2026 2 min

Rare Leucistic Great Cormorant Spotted at Ameenpur Lake, Hyderabad

A rare leucistic Great Cormorant was spotted at Ameenpur Lake near Hyderabad. Learn about leucism, bird ecology, and important exam facts.
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