Environment Current Affairs
The latest Environment news for competitive exams: 57 stories from 46 daily digests. Covers the last 6 months, newest first. Each story has a short summary, what to note for exams, and a link to its full entry with practice MCQs and sources.
Latest Environment news
The newest Environment stories in the archive, up to 4 October 2026.
Three-Year-Old Tigress Released in Buxa Tiger Reserve to Boost Population
A three-year-old tigress was translocated from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve and released into West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve. This release marks the beginning of phased efforts to establish a viable and self-sustaining tiger population in Buxa.
What to note Wildlife conservation efforts and tiger population management in Indian tiger reserves.
Key terms Buxa Tiger Reserve · tigress · Valmiki Tiger Reserve · West Bengal · tiger population
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Southwest Monsoon Ends with 12-13% Rainfall Deficit, Driest in a Decade
The 2026 southwest monsoon season in India ended with a rainfall deficit of around 12-13%, marking the driest monsoon in a decade. The east and northeast regions experienced their driest monsoon since 1901, while the southern peninsula recorded its fourth lowest rainfall since 1901.
What to note The 2026 monsoon rainfall deficit, regional impacts, and IMD forecasts for post-monsoon rainfall.
Key terms Southwest Monsoon · India Meteorological Department · rainfall deficit · southern peninsula · east and northeast India
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Supreme Court Conditionally Permits Manufacture of Gen-2 Joined Green Crackers
On September 30, the Supreme Court relaxed its earlier ban on joined green crackers, allowing the manufacture of a redesigned version called Gen-2 joined green crackers. This conditional release is subject to compliance with the conditions set by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI).
What to note Supreme Court's conditional permission for Gen-2 joined green crackers and its impact on the fireworks industry is a key environment and judiciary topic.
Key terms Supreme Court · Gen-2 joined green crackers · NEERI · Sivakasi · fireworks industry
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Bay of Bengal Depression 'Arnab' Intensifies, Set to Hit Andhra-Odisha Coast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression named 'Arnab'. It is expected to further intensify into a deep depression within the next 10 hours.
What to note Recent cyclonic developments in the Bay of Bengal and their impact on Indian coastal states.
Key terms Bay of Bengal · Arnab · India Meteorological Department · Andhra Pradesh · Odisha
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Super El Niño May Cause 15,800 Additional Heat Deaths in India: Report
A recent report by the Climate Impact Lab highlights that this year's Super El Niño event could lead to approximately 15,800 additional heat-related deaths in India.
What to note Highlights the impact of climate change and extreme weather events on public health in India.
Key terms Super El Niño · Climate Impact Lab · heat deaths · climate change
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Supreme Court Sets November 30 Deadline for Aravalli Panel Final Report
The Supreme Court has refused to grant an extension to the high-powered committee tasked with defining the ecologically fragile Aravalli hills and range. The committee is also responsible for recommending measures to regulate mining activities in the region.
What to note The Supreme Court's role in environmental regulation and the protection of ecologically fragile regions like the Aravalli hills.
Key terms Supreme Court · Aravalli hills · high-powered committee · mining regulation · ecologically fragile
Full entry with MCQs and sources →September 2026: Environment
The most important of 17 Environment stories in September 2026.
IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Rainfall and Above-Normal Temperatures in September
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall for September 2026, following a 16% rainfall deficit in August. The forecast attributes this to intensifying El Niño conditions expected to persist during the remainder of the monsoon season.
What to note IMD's monsoon forecasts, El Niño impact, and rainfall trends in India.
Key terms India Meteorological Department · IMD · El Niño · rainfall deficit · monsoon
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Ecologists Urge Study of Imminent 'Super' El Niño for India's Preparedness
Scientists and ecologists have warned that India’s natural systems are likely to face a range of potentially devastating impacts due to an imminent 'Super' El Niño event. They urge scientists and policymakers to study this phenomenon closely to better prepare for its effects on the environment and related sectors.
What to note The environmental impact of El Niño and the importance of scientific study for policy preparedness in India.
Key terms El Niño · Scientists · Ecologists · Natural systems · Policymakers
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Delhi Ranks 21st in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, Ahead of Bengaluru and Srinagar
In the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, which evaluates pollution-control actions across Indian cities, Delhi secured the 21st position, ranking above Bengaluru and Srinagar despite experiencing severe winter smog and PM2.5 levels exceeding national limits.
What to note Rankings and criteria of the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 and city-wise pollution control efforts.
Key terms Delhi · Bengaluru · Srinagar · Lucknow · Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Tamil Nadu Identified as Pronounced Drought Hotspot in South Peninsular India
A recent study highlights Tamil Nadu as one of the pronounced drought hotspots in South Peninsular India. The region has experienced a significant increase in drought conditions since the 2000s, with more than 40% of the area affected by drought in several years after 2000.
What to note Regional drought trends and environmental challenges in Tamil Nadu and South Peninsular India.
Key terms Tamil Nadu · South Peninsular India · drought · study · 2000s
Full entry with MCQs and sources →August 2026: Environment
The most important of 9 Environment stories in August 2026.
India's Reservoir Storage Deficit Narrows Amid Persistent Water Stress
Recent monsoon rainfall has helped replenish India's water reservoirs, leading to a narrowing of the storage deficit. However, reservoir storage levels remain below those of the previous year across most regions.
What to note The impact of monsoon rainfall on reservoir storage and its effects on agriculture and energy sectors in India.
Key terms reservoir storage · monsoon rainfall · irrigation · rabi sowing · hydropower generation
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Depression over Jharkhand to Intensify Monsoon Rains in East, Central, and North India
A depression has formed over Jharkhand, which is expected to cause very heavy rainfall in parts of eastern and central India. Additionally, the Western Himalayas are forecasted to experience a week of heavy rainfall.
What to note Recent monsoon developments and their regional impacts in India.
Key terms Jharkhand · Eastern India · Central India · Western Himalayas · Monsoon
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Glacier Collapse in Nepal Likely Triggered Recent Flash Flood
A recent flash flood in Nepal is likely caused by the collapse of a high altitude glacier, according to preliminary assessments by experts from China and Nepal. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian confirmed this analysis.
What to note Causes and consequences of glacier collapse and flash floods in the Himalayas.
Key terms Nepal · China · glacier collapse · flash flood · Himalayas
Full entry with MCQs and sources →India's Asiatic Lion Population Increases by 70% to 891 in a Decade
India's Asiatic lion population has risen by 70% over the past decade, reaching a total of 891 lions. This increase comes despite ongoing threats such as habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching. Lions are vital to the ecosystem, and their protection is essential for future generations.
What to note The recent growth in Asiatic lion population and the conservation challenges they face in India.
Key terms Asiatic lion · population · habitat loss · human-wildlife conflict · poaching
Full entry with MCQs and sources →July 2026: Environment
The most important of 11 Environment stories in July 2026.
IMD Issues Red Alert for Himachal Pradesh Amid Intensifying Monsoon
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Himachal Pradesh due to very heavy rainfall expected at isolated places. Additionally, yellow alerts have been issued for Delhi and other states as the monsoon intensifies across India.
What to note Recent weather alerts issued by IMD and their regional impact during the monsoon season.
Key terms India Meteorological Department · IMD · Himachal Pradesh · Jammu and Kashmir · Delhi
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Heavy Rain Triggers Landslide Scare in Shimla's Sanjauli Area
Continuous heavy rainfall over 36 hours caused a major landslide scare in Shimla's Sanjauli area. The rain-triggered slope collapse threatened houses, forcing residents to spend the night outdoors due to fears of their homes collapsing. Locals attributed the danger to construction activities carried out despite the monsoon ban.
What to note Recent environmental disasters and their causes in Indian hill stations.
Key terms Shimla · Sanjauli · landslide · heavy rainfall · monsoon ban
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Mumbai Records Weekly Rainfall Surpassing Delhi's Annual Average
Mumbai experienced record-breaking rainfall in a single week, receiving more rain than Delhi typically gets in an entire year. The total rainfall in Mumbai during this period also approached the annual rainfall usually recorded in Bengaluru. Additional rainfall is expected in Mumbai following this unprecedented weather event.
What to note Recent extreme weather events and comparative rainfall statistics among major Indian cities.
Key terms Mumbai · Delhi · Bengaluru · rainfall · record rainfall
Full entry with MCQs and sources →June 2026: Environment
The most important of 10 Environment stories in June 2026.
Seven Endangered Golden Langurs Rescued from Traffickers Released in Assam
Seven endangered golden langurs, rescued from wildlife traffickers, were released back into the wild in Assam. These primates have one of the most restricted ranges globally, found only in a narrow corridor spanning western Assam and the foothills of Bhutan.
What to note Wildlife conservation efforts and endangered species protection in India.
Key terms golden langur · Assam · wildlife traffickers · Bhutan · endangered species
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Kaziranga National Park Records 30 Raptor and Six Stork Species
A rapid survey conducted in February-March this year at Kaziranga National Park recorded 217 individual raptors across 30 species, including buzzards, eagles, falcons, owls, and vultures. Additionally, 266 individual storks belonging to six species were documented during the survey.
What to note Details about biodiversity surveys and species recorded at Kaziranga National Park are relevant for environment and wildlife-related questions.
Key terms Kaziranga National Park · raptors · storks · buzzards · eagles
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Government Study Highlights Heavy Vehicles' Large PM2.5 Emission Contribution
A government study has found that heavy-duty diesel vehicles, such as buses and trucks, contribute disproportionately to transport-related PM2.5 emissions.
What to note The environmental impact of heavy vehicles on air pollution and PM2.5 emissions.
Key terms heavy-duty diesel vehicles · PM2.5 emissions · transport sector · government study
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Daily digests covering Environment
The 12 most recent of 46 digests with Environment items — every item in full, with its sources and practice MCQs.