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 Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India’s status as world’s rice leader augurs a water crisis, PgII

India's rice production boom triggers water crisis; unsustainable groundwater depletion threatens agricultural heartlands despite government subsidies and strong monsoons.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

1 Jan, 2026

India’s status as world’s rice leader augurs a water crisis, PgII

India's rice production boom triggers water crisis; unsustainable groundwater depletion threatens agricultural heartlands despite government subsidies and strong monsoons.

1 Jan, 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

Southern Ocean carbon ‘anomaly’ reveals what models can still miss, Pg2

Southern Ocean defies climate models by absorbing more CO2 due to increased freshwater stratification masking carbon-rich upwelling, but this may be temporary.

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

22 Dec, 2025

Southern Ocean carbon ‘anomaly’ reveals what models can still miss, Pg2

Southern Ocean defies climate models by absorbing more CO2 due to increased freshwater stratification masking carbon-rich upwelling, but this may be temporary.

22 Dec, 2025

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

Climate change, deforestation worsened impact of SE Asia cyclones, Pg18

Deforestation and urbanization amplified cyclone-induced floods in Southeast Asia, causing 1,600 deaths and billions in economic losses.

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

17 Dec, 2025

Climate change, deforestation worsened impact of SE Asia cyclones, Pg18

Deforestation and urbanization amplified cyclone-induced floods in Southeast Asia, causing 1,600 deaths and billions in economic losses.

17 Dec, 2025

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

High heat affects child development, Pg14

NYU study reveals high temperatures impede early childhood development, literacy, and numeracy skills, disproportionately affecting children facing economic hardship.

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

15 Dec, 2025

High heat affects child development, Pg14

NYU study reveals high temperatures impede early childhood development, literacy, and numeracy skills, disproportionately affecting children facing economic hardship.

15 Dec, 2025

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

Dugongs have been tending to the Persian Gulf, Pg13

Fossil discovery reveals dugongs shaped Persian Gulf ecology for 20 million years, indicating long-term seagrass meadow habitation.

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

14 Dec, 2025

Dugongs have been tending to the Persian Gulf, Pg13

Fossil discovery reveals dugongs shaped Persian Gulf ecology for 20 million years, indicating long-term seagrass meadow habitation.

14 Dec, 2025

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

How mangroves’ cells help plants survive in saltwater, Pg13

Scientists discover mangrove cell traits enabling saltwater survival, potentially aiding development of salt-tolerant crops amidst rising sea levels.

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

14 Dec, 2025

How mangroves’ cells help plants survive in saltwater, Pg13

Scientists discover mangrove cell traits enabling saltwater survival, potentially aiding development of salt-tolerant crops amidst rising sea levels.

14 Dec, 2025

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

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

EU scientists confirm 2025 as potentially second or third warmest year, surpassing pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C.

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

11 Dec, 2025

EU scientists say 2025 set to be second or third warmest year, PgII

EU scientists confirm 2025 as potentially second or third warmest year, surpassing pre-industrial levels by 1.5°C.

11 Dec, 2025

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

Belém to Copernicus, the climate challenge, Pg10

Copernicus data reveals alarming breach of 1.5°C threshold, signaling urgent need for COP30 climate action and resilience funding.

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

11 Dec, 2025

Belém to Copernicus, the climate challenge, Pg10

Copernicus data reveals alarming breach of 1.5°C threshold, signaling urgent need for COP30 climate action and resilience funding.

11 Dec, 2025

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

How the river Kosi’s shifting course exposes the perils of embankments, Pg II

Kosi River's frequent embankment breaches highlight the limitations of structural flood control measures and ecological impacts in the Gangetic plains.

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

3 Dec, 2025

How the river Kosi’s shifting course exposes the perils of embankments, Pg II

Kosi River's frequent embankment breaches highlight the limitations of structural flood control measures and ecological impacts in the Gangetic plains.

3 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Health Sector

What are the facts on uranium in breast milk?, Pg15

Bihar study reveals uranium traces in breast milk, raising concerns about infant health risks and groundwater contamination; breastfeeding safety emphasized.

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Health Sector

30 Nov, 2025

What are the facts on uranium in breast milk?, Pg15

Bihar study reveals uranium traces in breast milk, raising concerns about infant health risks and groundwater contamination; breastfeeding safety emphasized.

30 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

For Assam tea, erratic climate and stagnant prices present a crisis, PgII

Assam's tea industry faces crisis as erratic climate and stagnant prices threaten livelihoods and production, impacting 12 lakh workers.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

26 Nov, 2025

For Assam tea, erratic climate and stagnant prices present a crisis, PgII

Assam's tea industry faces crisis as erratic climate and stagnant prices threaten livelihoods and production, impacting 12 lakh workers.

26 Nov, 2025

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

Why are stone quarries expanding in Kerala?, Pg10

Kerala's river sand mining ban leads to quarry expansion near protected areas, threatening biodiversity and ecosystems, reveals study.

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

21 Nov, 2025

Why are stone quarries expanding in Kerala?, Pg10

Kerala's river sand mining ban leads to quarry expansion near protected areas, threatening biodiversity and ecosystems, reveals study.

21 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

President calls for innovation in farm water use, Pg2

President urges innovative farming as Maharashtra bags 'Best State' award for water management amid critical water usage concerns.

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

19 Nov, 2025

President calls for innovation in farm water use, Pg2

President urges innovative farming as Maharashtra bags 'Best State' award for water management amid critical water usage concerns.

19 Nov, 2025

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

Sentinel-6B: new satellite to observe ocean, Pg19

Sentinel-6B launched to track rising sea levels, enhance weather forecasting, and protect coastal infrastructure through advanced ocean monitoring technology.

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

18 Nov, 2025

Sentinel-6B: new satellite to observe ocean, Pg19

Sentinel-6B launched to track rising sea levels, enhance weather forecasting, and protect coastal infrastructure through advanced ocean monitoring technology.

18 Nov, 2025

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