Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Current Affairs for UPSC

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

From scientific research to geopolitics: Why India needs a clear 'Arctic narrative', Pg11

Parliamentary report reveals India's inadequate Arctic engagement, funding, and fragmented policy despite critical climate and geopolitical stakes in the region.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

20 Aug, 2026

From scientific research to geopolitics: Why India needs a clear 'Arctic narrative', Pg11

Parliamentary report reveals India's inadequate Arctic engagement, funding, and fragmented policy despite critical climate and geopolitical stakes in the region.

20 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

If solar irrigation is over-drawing groundwater, it’s being done wrong, Pg II

Critiques simplistic views on solar irrigation, advocating diverse models and regional policies to prevent groundwater over-exploitation, reduce emissions, and cut subsidies, urging PM-KUSUM 2.0 refinement.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 Aug, 2026

If solar irrigation is over-drawing groundwater, it’s being done wrong, Pg II

Critiques simplistic views on solar irrigation, advocating diverse models and regional policies to prevent groundwater over-exploitation, reduce emissions, and cut subsidies, urging PM-KUSUM 2.0 refinement.

20 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

States can't block elephant corridors fearing crop damage: SC, Pg9

Supreme Court orders Centre to conduct fresh survey of elephant corridors, asserting states cannot block them over crop damage fears, prioritizing wildlife movement.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Aug, 2026

States can't block elephant corridors fearing crop damage: SC, Pg9

Supreme Court orders Centre to conduct fresh survey of elephant corridors, asserting states cannot block them over crop damage fears, prioritizing wildlife movement.

18 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Losing forest for trees, Pg6

CAG audit exposes Green India Mission's failure to improve forest quality and cover, highlighting a critical gap in India's climate change mitigation efforts.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Aug, 2026

Losing forest for trees, Pg6

CAG audit exposes Green India Mission's failure to improve forest quality and cover, highlighting a critical gap in India's climate change mitigation efforts.

18 Aug, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

Odisha's coastal erosion: The measures to save lives, livelihoods, Pg4

Union Minister reveals 28% of Odisha's coastline is eroding, displacing hundreds; government implements geotextile tubes and climate resettlement colonies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Aug, 2026

Odisha's coastal erosion: The measures to save lives, livelihoods, Pg4

Union Minister reveals 28% of Odisha's coastline is eroding, displacing hundreds; government implements geotextile tubes and climate resettlement colonies.

17 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Historical land-use changes, deforestation, and climate shifts exacerbate Assam's floods, revealing deep-rooted environmental vulnerabilities beyond natural river cycles.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Aug, 2026

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Historical land-use changes, deforestation, and climate shifts exacerbate Assam's floods, revealing deep-rooted environmental vulnerabilities beyond natural river cycles.

17 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Hara Mangrove Forests, Pg II

Massive oil spill from Minoan Pioneer threatens vital Hara mangrove forests in Persian Gulf, with West Asia conflict hindering crucial cleanup efforts.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Aug, 2026

Hara Mangrove Forests, Pg II

Massive oil spill from Minoan Pioneer threatens vital Hara mangrove forests in Persian Gulf, with West Asia conflict hindering crucial cleanup efforts.

17 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Poverty and Hunger Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Buffer Stocks and Food Security

The threat to food prices: Weather and renewed war, Pg4

Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and adverse European weather conditions are significantly driving up international food prices, impacting global grain trade.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Poverty and Hunger Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Buffer Stocks and Food Security

15 Aug, 2026

The threat to food prices: Weather and renewed war, Pg4

Escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict and adverse European weather conditions are significantly driving up international food prices, impacting global grain trade.

15 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Kyiv Seeks Patriot Missiles As Russia Hits Danube Port, Pg2

Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube grain export port, damaging infrastructure; Kyiv urgently requests US Patriot missiles amidst escalating conflict and falling grain exports.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Buffer Stocks and Food Security

14 Aug, 2026

Kyiv Seeks Patriot Missiles As Russia Hits Danube Port, Pg2

Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube grain export port, damaging infrastructure; Kyiv urgently requests US Patriot missiles amidst escalating conflict and falling grain exports.

14 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Coexisting with the water: learning to live with the floods, Pg9

Assam grapples with annual monsoon floods, exacerbated by man-made interventions like deforestation and poor drainage, urging a humbler approach to river management.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

13 Aug, 2026

Coexisting with the water: learning to live with the floods, Pg9

Assam grapples with annual monsoon floods, exacerbated by man-made interventions like deforestation and poor drainage, urging a humbler approach to river management.

13 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

World Elephant Day

India celebrates World Elephant Day, highlighting Project Elephant's success in conserving 60% of global Asian elephants through habitat protection, scientific monitoring, and community efforts.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Aug, 2026

World Elephant Day

India celebrates World Elephant Day, highlighting Project Elephant's success in conserving 60% of global Asian elephants through habitat protection, scientific monitoring, and community efforts.

13 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm, Pg2

New study reveals Ladakh's Zanskar glaciers are slowing and thinning due to climate change, impacting long-term water security in the Indus basin.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Aug, 2026

Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm, Pg2

New study reveals Ladakh's Zanskar glaciers are slowing and thinning due to climate change, impacting long-term water security in the Indus basin.

12 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Increase in India’s Asiatic lion population as of 2025, Pg8

India's Asiatic lion population surges to 891 by 2025, marking a significant conservation success under the Project Lion initiative.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Aug, 2026

Increase in India’s Asiatic lion population as of 2025, Pg8

India's Asiatic lion population surges to 891 by 2025, marking a significant conservation success under the Project Lion initiative.

11 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Indian scientists detect unusually high ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal, providing crucial insights into stratospheric transport and atmospheric dynamics.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

11 Aug, 2026

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Indian scientists detect unusually high ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal, providing crucial insights into stratospheric transport and atmospheric dynamics.

11 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Asiatic Lion Population Rises From 523 In 2015 To 891 In 2025; Reflects Dedication Of Forest Officials, Conservationists And Local Communities: Shri Bhupender Yadav

India's Asiatic Lion population surges to 891 by 2025, up from 523 in 2015, showcasing successful conservation efforts and Project Lion's impact.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Aug, 2026

Asiatic Lion Population Rises From 523 In 2015 To 891 In 2025; Reflects Dedication Of Forest Officials, Conservationists And Local Communities: Shri Bhupender Yadav

India's Asiatic Lion population surges to 891 by 2025, up from 523 in 2015, showcasing successful conservation efforts and Project Lion's impact.

11 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Invasive species spawns India's first fishermen-driven removal initiative, Pg9

Ujani reservoir battles invasive fish species decimating native biodiversity and livelihoods, prompting India's first community-driven removal and restocking program.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 Aug, 2026

Invasive species spawns India's first fishermen-driven removal initiative, Pg9

Ujani reservoir battles invasive fish species decimating native biodiversity and livelihoods, prompting India's first community-driven removal and restocking program.

10 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Area of safe haven carved out for lions in Gujarat, Pg8

Gujarat forest department establishes 100-hectare enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park to house Asiatic lions involved in human attacks, mitigating conflict.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 Aug, 2026

Area of safe haven carved out for lions in Gujarat, Pg8

Gujarat forest department establishes 100-hectare enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park to house Asiatic lions involved in human attacks, mitigating conflict.

10 Aug, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Records reveal engineering’s effect on Yangtze floods, Pg13

Scientists reveal human engineering, like embankments and lake reclamation, intensified Yangtze River's 100-year floods by up to 18% over 500 years.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

9 Aug, 2026

Records reveal engineering’s effect on Yangtze floods, Pg13

Scientists reveal human engineering, like embankments and lake reclamation, intensified Yangtze River's 100-year floods by up to 18% over 500 years.

9 Aug, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Kerala's worsening floods are attributed to human-made factors like river siltation, rapid urbanisation, and wetland disappearance, exacerbating disaster impact.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

6 Aug, 2026

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Kerala's worsening floods are attributed to human-made factors like river siltation, rapid urbanisation, and wetland disappearance, exacerbating disaster impact.

6 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopards, Pg12

Meghalaya launches ambitious 'Mission Clouded Leopard' to protect its state animal, focusing on habitat restoration, scientific research, and community participation.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Aug, 2026

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopards, Pg12

Meghalaya launches ambitious 'Mission Clouded Leopard' to protect its state animal, focusing on habitat restoration, scientific research, and community participation.

6 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

From scientific research to geopolitics: Why India needs a clear 'Arctic narrative', Pg11

From scientific research to geopolitics: Why India needs a clear 'Arctic narrative', Pg11

If solar irrigation is over-drawing groundwater, it’s being done wrong, Pg II

If solar irrigation is over-drawing groundwater, it’s being done wrong, Pg II

States can't block elephant corridors fearing crop damage: SC, Pg9

States can't block elephant corridors fearing crop damage: SC, Pg9

Losing forest for trees, Pg6

Losing forest for trees, Pg6

Odisha's coastal erosion: The measures to save lives, livelihoods, Pg4

Odisha's coastal erosion: The measures to save lives, livelihoods, Pg4

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Hara Mangrove Forests, Pg II

Hara Mangrove Forests, Pg II

The threat to food prices: Weather and renewed war, Pg4

The threat to food prices: Weather and renewed war, Pg4

Kyiv Seeks Patriot Missiles As Russia Hits Danube Port, Pg2

Kyiv Seeks Patriot Missiles As Russia Hits Danube Port, Pg2

Coexisting with the water: learning to live with the floods, Pg9

Coexisting with the water: learning to live with the floods, Pg9

World Elephant Day

World Elephant Day

Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm, Pg2

Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm, Pg2

Increase in India’s Asiatic lion population as of 2025, Pg8

Increase in India’s Asiatic lion population as of 2025, Pg8

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Asiatic Lion Population Rises From 523 In 2015 To 891 In 2025; Reflects Dedication Of Forest Officials, Conservationists And Local Communities: Shri Bhupender Yadav

Asiatic Lion Population Rises From 523 In 2015 To 891 In 2025; Reflects Dedication Of Forest Officials, Conservationists And Local Communities: Shri Bhupender Yadav

Invasive species spawns India's first fishermen-driven removal initiative, Pg9

Invasive species spawns India's first fishermen-driven removal initiative, Pg9

Area of safe haven carved out for lions in Gujarat, Pg8

Area of safe haven carved out for lions in Gujarat, Pg8

Records reveal engineering’s effect on Yangtze floods, Pg13

Records reveal engineering’s effect on Yangtze floods, Pg13

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopards, Pg12

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopards, Pg12

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