Ministry Of Environment Forest & Climate Change
Official policy releases, schemes, circulars, and Prelims practice questions from Ministry Of Environment Forest & Climate Change distilled for UPSC Civil Services Examination.
🎯 Ministry Of Environment Forest & Climate Change UPSC Practice Questions
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
The Prime Minister's Office briefing on India’s BRICS chairmanship highlighted several people‑centric climate actions. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a focus area in the briefing?
- [A] Promotion of sustainable lifestyles
- [B] Afforestation initiatives
- [C] Development of a circular economy
- [D] Promotion of renewable agriculture
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
The briefing specifically cited sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, circular economy and community‑based adaptation as focus areas, along with progress in reducing emission intensity and expanding non‑fossil energy capacity. Renewable agriculture was not mentioned, making option D the correct answer.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
According to the government notification on the BRICS Friendship 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' program, which of the following was NOT cited as a benefit of cycling?
- [A] Reduction in traffic congestion
- [B] Reduction in foreign exchange outflows
- [C] Creation of employment opportunities in the bicycle industry
- [D] Reduction in environmental pollution
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
The briefing lists reduced traffic congestion, lower pollution, fuel savings and foreign exchange savings as benefits of cycling, but it does not mention any employment generation in the bicycle sector. Hence option 3 is not mentioned.
Official Policy Notifications & Dossiers
4 Briefs-
PIB
CAQM Chairperson Leads High-Level Team to Review Paddy Straw Management Measures in Punjab Districts
- A high-level team led by the Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas reviewed paddy straw management measures in Ropar, Hoshiarpur, and Punjab.
- The Commission directed state authorities to achieve co-firing targets in thermal power plants and ensure maximum utilization of paddy straw in thermal and biomass plants.
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PIB
CAQM Reviews Dust Pollution Mitigation and Directs Delhi Agencies to Strengthen Air Quality Enforcement Measures
- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held a high-level review meeting with Delhi government agencies on October 21, 2026, to strengthen dust pollution mitigation measures.
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) were directed to strictly implement statutory directions and enhance coordination to control road and construction dust.
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LIVEMINT
$74.6 Billion investment in 6 years: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel makes fresh pitch to global players
- The 'Sapta Dhara' reform framework aims to accelerate India's journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047, focusing on manufacturing, agro-food production, technology, logistics, defence, green and blue economy, and soft power.
- Out of 12 approved semiconductor plants in India, six are being set up in Gujarat, with three of them already starting production.
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RBI
RBI Bulletin – August 2026
- The global economy faces a fragile geopolitical environment and trade uncertainties, whereas the domestic economy demonstrates resilience driven by strong domestic demand and expanding manufacturing and services sectors.
- Headline CPI inflation rose fractionally due to food inflation while core inflation stayed stable, accompanied by eased liquidity conditions and rebounding foreign capital inflows.