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

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

New study suggests Homo sapiens' superior social connectivity, not climate change, led to Neanderthals' extinction, challenging competitive exclusion theory.

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

27 Apr, 2026

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

New study suggests Homo sapiens' superior social connectivity, not climate change, led to Neanderthals' extinction, challenging competitive exclusion theory.

27 Apr, 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

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

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

25 Apr, 2026

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

25 Apr, 2026

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

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Indian forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100 with rising precipitation and elevated CO₂ levels, study reveals.

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

21 Apr, 2026

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Indian forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100 with rising precipitation and elevated CO₂ levels, study reveals.

21 Apr, 2026

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

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

Microplastic pollution in Sundarbans threatens carbon sequestration, altering food webs and releasing dissolved organic carbon, posing ecological risks.

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

21 Apr, 2026

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

Microplastic pollution in Sundarbans threatens carbon sequestration, altering food webs and releasing dissolved organic carbon, posing ecological risks.

21 Apr, 2026

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

A weakening wind, PgII

Global warming weakens sea-land breezes near coastal cities, exacerbating urban heat and air pollution, study warns of 4.5x faster decline by 2050.

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

20 Apr, 2026

A weakening wind, PgII

Global warming weakens sea-land breezes near coastal cities, exacerbating urban heat and air pollution, study warns of 4.5x faster decline by 2050.

20 Apr, 2026

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

Nature’s signals, PgII

Sentinel species like frogs and emperor penguins serve as early indicators of environmental threats, signaling ecosystem decline and climate change impacts.

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

13 Apr, 2026

Nature’s signals, PgII

Sentinel species like frogs and emperor penguins serve as early indicators of environmental threats, signaling ecosystem decline and climate change impacts.

13 Apr, 2026

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

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

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

13 Apr, 2026

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

13 Apr, 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

Artificial water harvesting structures in India in 11 years, Pg8

India creates 50 lakh artificial water harvesting structures and 70,000 lakes under Jal Sanchay & Amrit Sarovar Abhiyan in 11 years.

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

30 Mar, 2026

Artificial water harvesting structures in India in 11 years, Pg8

India creates 50 lakh artificial water harvesting structures and 70,000 lakes under Jal Sanchay & Amrit Sarovar Abhiyan in 11 years.

30 Mar, 2026

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

How do we know climate science is credible?, Pg11

Analysis of a climate change denial paper, refuting claims about ocean warming and Earth's energy imbalance with scientific evidence.

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

24 Mar, 2026

How do we know climate science is credible?, Pg11

Analysis of a climate change denial paper, refuting claims about ocean warming and Earth's energy imbalance with scientific evidence.

24 Mar, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Mar, 2026

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.

24 Mar, 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

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.

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

24 Mar, 2026

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.

24 Mar, 2026

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

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Antarctic ice core analysis reveals ocean cooling drove climate shifts, challenging greenhouse gas-centric models of Earth's long-term temperature regulation.

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

22 Mar, 2026

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Antarctic ice core analysis reveals ocean cooling drove climate shifts, challenging greenhouse gas-centric models of Earth's long-term temperature regulation.

22 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

21 Mar, 2026

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.

21 Mar, 2026

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

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

ISRO study links Uttarakhand flash flood to melting ice patches, emphasizing satellite monitoring for early disaster warnings amid Himalayan deglaciation.

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

16 Mar, 2026

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

ISRO study links Uttarakhand flash flood to melting ice patches, emphasizing satellite monitoring for early disaster warnings amid Himalayan deglaciation.

16 Mar, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cooling effect: on the wane, PgII

Global warming accelerates significantly post-2015, breaching 1.5°C Paris Agreement limit by 2030 due to decreased aerosol levels.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Mar, 2026

Cooling effect: on the wane, PgII

Global warming accelerates significantly post-2015, breaching 1.5°C Paris Agreement limit by 2030 due to decreased aerosol levels.

9 Mar, 2026

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

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

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

3 Mar, 2026

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.

3 Mar, 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

Why key to coconut cultivation today is sustainability, not productivity, PgII

Coconut Promotion Scheme: Prioritizing climate resilience and disease resistance over mere productivity for sustainable coconut cultivation amidst climate change challenges.

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

2 Mar, 2026

Why key to coconut cultivation today is sustainability, not productivity, PgII

Coconut Promotion Scheme: Prioritizing climate resilience and disease resistance over mere productivity for sustainable coconut cultivation amidst climate change challenges.

2 Mar, 2026

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

Temperature spikes lead to change in El Nino labelling, PgII

El Nino labelling altered due to global warming; triple-dip La Nina contributed to earth's energy imbalance and temperature spikes.

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

26 Feb, 2026

Temperature spikes lead to change in El Nino labelling, PgII

El Nino labelling altered due to global warming; triple-dip La Nina contributed to earth's energy imbalance and temperature spikes.

26 Feb, 2026

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

Loggerhead turtles facing threats from climate change, PgII

Climate change threatens loggerhead turtles: Reduced egg production, smaller size, and altered breeding patterns observed in West Africa.

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

19 Feb, 2026

Loggerhead turtles facing threats from climate change, PgII

Climate change threatens loggerhead turtles: Reduced egg production, smaller size, and altered breeding patterns observed in West Africa.

19 Feb, 2026

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

Snowball earth: not quite still, PgII

Study reveals climate cycles persisted during 'snowball earth' period, challenging the idea of a static frozen world.

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

18 Feb, 2026

Snowball earth: not quite still, PgII

Study reveals climate cycles persisted during 'snowball earth' period, challenging the idea of a static frozen world.

18 Feb, 2026

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

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

A weakening wind, PgII

A weakening wind, PgII

Nature’s signals, PgII

Nature’s signals, PgII

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Artificial water harvesting structures in India in 11 years, Pg8

Artificial water harvesting structures in India in 11 years, Pg8

How do we know climate science is credible?, Pg11

How do we know climate science is credible?, Pg11

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

Cooling effect: on the wane, PgII

Cooling effect: on the wane, PgII

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

How landscapes’ ‘memories’ shape the way Indian cities flood, PgII

Why key to coconut cultivation today is sustainability, not productivity, PgII

Why key to coconut cultivation today is sustainability, not productivity, PgII

Temperature spikes lead to change in El Nino labelling, PgII

Temperature spikes lead to change in El Nino labelling, PgII

Loggerhead turtles facing threats from climate change, PgII

Loggerhead turtles facing threats from climate change, PgII

Snowball earth: not quite still, PgII

Snowball earth: not quite still, PgII

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