All 3 Environment updates published in January 2026, grouped into 2 subtopics. Each one carries the exam-relevant facts and its GK Bytes; open an update for the complete note with static GK.
India formally launched its 6th All-India Tiger Estimation at Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, conducted every four years under Project Tiger; India hosts an estimated 3,682 tigers (70-75% of the world's wild tigers).
MoEFCC notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 under the Environment (Protection) Act, replacing the earlier rules to strengthen segregation, processing and extended producer responsibility.
Notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, penalties collected under the Air Act, Water Act and EP Act will be credited to a central fund for monitoring, remediation and clean-tech research (admin costs capped at 5%).