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Him-CONNECT launched at WSDS 2026

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Him-CONNECT launched at WSDS 2026 (GS3 · Environment, 25 February 2026)

What happened

  • The Environment Minister inaugurated TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 and launched MoEFCC’s Him-CONNECT platform [PIB].

Background

  • He said the world is not on track for 1.5°C [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Himalayan research is scattered; a platform to pool it is overdue.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, EIA

  1. As per PIB (2026-02-25): the Environment Minister inaugurated TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 and launched MoEFCC's Him-CONNECT platform.
  2. Himalayan research is scattered; a platform to pool it is overdue.
Quotable data point

The Environment Minister inaugurated TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 and launched MoEFCC's Him-CONNECT platform.

PIB: WSDS and Him-CONNECT, 25 Feb 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: Him-CONNECT.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Him-CONNECT was launched by

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Go deeper

ExplainerParis Agreement (2015): Goals, NDCs, Article 6 Carbon Markets, Global Stocktake, Climate Finance and India’s Commitments (UPSC Notes + PYQs)ExplainerMontreal Protocol: Ozone Depletion, Vienna Convention, Kigali Amendment on HFCs and India’s Commitments (UPSC Notes + PYQs)

Official source: PIB: WSDS and Him-CONNECT, 25 Feb 2026

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