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

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Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, 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.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster 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.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaPoverty and HungerEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBuffer 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBuffer 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, 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.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, 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.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, 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.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster 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.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersConservation, 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
6 Aug, 2026

The road ahead for the Asiatic lion, Pg8

Proposed limestone mining threatens crucial Asiatic lion habitat and movement corridors in Gujarat, jeopardizing decades of conservation success and raising concerns about the species' future.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
5 Aug, 2026

10-km mining buffer applies to all wetland reserves: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates 10-km mining buffer zone for all wetland conservation reserves nationwide, citing environmental parity and protection.

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