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2 January 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 2 January 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
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…
Read full storyThe 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…
Read full storyIndia'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…
Read full storyThe 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…
Read full storyThis article projects that glacier disappearance will peak between 2041 and 2055, with approximately 4,000 glaciers vanishing annually during this period. This environmental forecast highlights the critical impact of cl…
Read full storyA 'festival' at Rajasthan's Sambhar Lake is severely impacting the wetland's avian population, threatening its ecological integrity. This issue underscores the critical conflict between human recreational activities and…
Read full storyA Christian Aid report on 2025's major climate disasters identified the Southwest monsoon in India and Pakistan as causing the highest fatalities. The report also highlighted that two of the top 10 most expensive disast…
Read full storyIndia's Tsunami Early Warning System (ITEWS), operated by INCOIS, is a critical infrastructure established post-2004 tsunami to detect and disseminate warnings for ocean threats. It leverages advanced science, sensors,…
Read full storyA recent Supreme Court ruling has permitted post facto environmental clearances, which experts argue undermines the foundational 'precautionary principle' of Indian environmental law. This development is significant for…
Read full storyThe year 2025 marked significant biodiversity developments in India, featuring the introduction of new rules for benefit sharing, the establishment of a new National Turmeric Board, and the Indian government's Draft See…
Read full storyThe government's assertion of a complete halt on new mining leases in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli region is reported as misleading. This restriction is only temporary, applicable until new guidelines are formula…
Read full storyThe article is a daily court digest published by Down To Earth, covering major environmental orders from the Supreme Court, High Courts, and National Green Tribunal on December 23, 2025. Such digests are vital for compe…
Read full storyPower plants located near Delhi have been levied penalties totaling Rs 61.85 crore for their failure to meet mandatory biomass co-firing targets. This enforcement action is a critical test of India's existing air pollut…
Read full storyThe article emphasizes the indispensable role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving India's climate transition and decarbonization efforts. It posits that for decarbonization to become a widespread…
Read full storyA recent study indicates that the escalating global demand for minerals essential for renewable energy technologies could exacerbate deforestation caused by mining, especially in low-income countries. This presents a si…
Read full storyThe article emphasizes the growing prominence of green industrialisation in multilateral forums, advocating for its inclusion in UN Climate Change Conferences (COP). This signifies a critical global shift towards integr…
Read full storyDelhi experienced lethal air quality, with the AQI dropping to 441, triggering the implementation of GRAP IV since December 13. This highlights the severe and persistent air pollution crisis in the national capital, dem…
Read full storyA global study has found that dispersed settlement growth in rural areas is causing significantly more biodiversity loss than urban expansion. This challenges the conventional understanding that cities are the primary d…
Read full storyAuthorities invoked GRAP-IV in Delhi-NCR on December 13 due to air quality plummeting to 'severe+' levels. This measure, part of the Graded Response Action Plan, aims to combat extreme air pollution through stringent em…
Read full storyInterpol's Operation Thunder 2025 conducted a global crackdown on wildlife trafficking across 134 countries, resulting in the seizure of 30,000 live animals. This operation highlights the increasing illicit trade in sma…
Read full storyJapan is set to host informal sessions in Kenya to address significant disagreements on a global plastics treaty, particularly concerning production, chemicals, and finance. These discussions are crucial for building co…
Read full storyA UN Report indicates that rising global temperatures are contributing to elevated ozone levels in the atmosphere, which significantly impacts human health. This increase in atmospheric ozone is detrimental to respirato…
Read full storyA study by WWA indicates that extreme rainfall associated with cyclones Senyar and Ditwah was intensified by global warming. This finding highlights the direct link between climate change and extreme weather events, par…
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