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 FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jun, 2026

The giant world of fungi, Pg2

Groundbreaking study maps 110 quadrillion km of underground fungal networks, revealing their critical 11% global carbon sequestration role and threats to vital grassland hotspots.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
13 Jun, 2026

Heat, dust storm, then rain: Decoding Delhi-NCR's 'erratic' weather in June, Pg4

Delhi-NCR's weather swings wildly from punishing heat to sudden rain, explained by squall lines and the looming strong El Niño.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Jun, 2026

Study: Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threat of climate hazards remains, Pg22

Hindu Kush Himalaya faces drier monsoon, heightened flood, GLOF, landslide risks due to El Niño, warns ICIMOD study.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Jun, 2026

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Jun, 2026

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Satellite data exposes industrial salt pan expansion shrinking Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland wetland, demanding urgent separation for its survival.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Jun, 2026

Caught between concrete and panic, India should not maladapt to climate change, Pg11

India must abandon concrete walls, embrace equitable 'managed retreat' and nature-based solutions for climate-vulnerable coastlines, avoiding maladaptation.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Jun, 2026

Padma Barrage: another barrier, Pg2

Bangladesh approves Padma Barrage to combat drought caused by Farakka Barrage, raising concerns over ecological impacts and unilateral river engineering.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
31 May, 2026

New cascade frog species recorded in Nagaland’s hill-stream habitats, Pg10

New cascade frog species, Amolops kamal, discovered in Nagaland's hill streams, highlighting Northeast's unmapped biodiversity and need for conservation.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 May, 2026

Climbers in Nepal to discuss challenges of scaling Everest now, Pg21

Nepal grapples with Everest challenges: Record climbers, rising temperatures, and waste concerns spark summit discussions for sustainable solutions.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 May, 2026

Dragonfly Down, Pg18

Dragonfly populations in Western Ghats plummet 35% due to pollution, habitat loss, and climate change impacting delicate ecosystems.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
21 May, 2026

Rising night-time heat an urgent health hazard, Pg17

India faces rising night-time temperatures, posing severe health risks, especially for low-income urban residents lacking cooling solutions.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
19 May, 2026

Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximum, Pg7

India faces rising minimum temperatures outpacing maximums, exacerbating heat stress on humans and crops, posing significant environmental challenges.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
18 May, 2026

Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn, Pg6

India-Nordic Summit in Oslo to address Arctic geopolitics, maritime security, and green energy cooperation amidst changing global dynamics.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
17 May, 2026

Clouds of ash, Pg13

Volcanic eruptions release gases/particles, impacting Earth's atmosphere by cooling via aerosols, emitting CO2, and damaging the ozone layer.

Industrial RevolutionChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 May, 2026

Humans’ mercury footprint was evident millennia ago, Pg13

Greenland ice core reveals human mercury pollution started in Bronze Age, challenging current environmental models focusing on recent centuries.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
17 May, 2026

Singapore pips UAE as India's second largest export destination, Pg11

Singapore overtakes UAE as India's second-largest export destination amidst West Asia tensions and Strait of Hormuz closure.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaUnion State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
13 May, 2026

How India is governing its water resources, Pg7

India grapples with water governance paradox: Abundant rainfall, yet scarcity persists due to inefficient management and fragmented institutional structures.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 May, 2026

‘Dragonfly, damselfly species missing in the Western Ghats’, Pg11

Western Ghats biodiversity faces alarming gap: 35% dragonfly, damselfly species missing, indicating ecological stress and habitat loss.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
8 May, 2026

In potential collapse of a key ocean current, consequences for world and India, Pg15

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) slowdown threatens Indian monsoon, El Nino unpredictability, and global weather patterns, potentially collapsing by 2100.

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 sectors
1 May, 2026

Likely below-normal monsoon is a warning: India must heed water stress, Pg10

IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon due to El Niño, raising concerns over water stress and urging better water management strategies.

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