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 Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

IUCN red-flags Western Ghats due to climate change, tourism, invasive species, and roads impacting biodiversity and habitat.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Oct, 2025

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

IUCN red-flags Western Ghats due to climate change, tourism, invasive species, and roads impacting biodiversity and habitat.

27 Oct, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Oct, 2025

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.

23 Oct, 2025

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

Gudalur’s Violet Revival: The Kurinji Blooms Again, Pg9.

The rare kurinji flower (Strobilanthes), known for its cyclical blooming, has reappeared in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, after eight years. The event marks a significant sign of ecological recovery and biodiversity revival in the Western Ghats, one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.

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

19 Oct, 2025

Gudalur’s Violet Revival: The Kurinji Blooms Again, Pg9.

The rare kurinji flower (Strobilanthes), known for its cyclical blooming, has reappeared in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, after eight years. The event marks a significant sign of ecological recovery and biodiversity revival in the Western Ghats, one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.

19 Oct, 2025

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

Study recreates mean sea level over 4.5M years, Pg11

Study reveals past sea levels 20m higher than today, challenging orbital theory of ice age cycles using marine sediment data.

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

19 Oct, 2025

Study recreates mean sea level over 4.5M years, Pg11

Study reveals past sea levels 20m higher than today, challenging orbital theory of ice age cycles using marine sediment data.

19 Oct, 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

Rising CO2 levels, Pg23.

WMO reports record CO2 surge to 423.9 ppm in 2024, exceeding Paris Agreement targets amid destabilized natural processes.

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

18 Oct, 2025

Rising CO2 levels, Pg23.

WMO reports record CO2 surge to 423.9 ppm in 2024, exceeding Paris Agreement targets amid destabilized natural processes.

18 Oct, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The future of the IMEC, Pg8

IMEC faces geopolitical hurdles amid Middle East tensions, but remains vital for India-Europe trade amid Arctic route rise.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Oct, 2025

The future of the IMEC, Pg8

IMEC faces geopolitical hurdles amid Middle East tensions, but remains vital for India-Europe trade amid Arctic route rise.

16 Oct, 2025

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

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.

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

14 Oct, 2025

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.

14 Oct, 2025

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

All about asking the right question: How accurate are climate models?, Pg15.

Decoding climate models: How they work, their evolution from EBMs to GCMs, accuracy, limitations, and relevance for climate change understanding.

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

9 Oct, 2025

All about asking the right question: How accurate are climate models?, Pg15.

Decoding climate models: How they work, their evolution from EBMs to GCMs, accuracy, limitations, and relevance for climate change understanding.

9 Oct, 2025

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 Disaster and Disaster Management

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

Hyderabad floods highlight urban planning failures; experts urge dedicated climate emergency fund for resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.

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 Disaster and Disaster Management

7 Oct, 2025

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

Hyderabad floods highlight urban planning failures; experts urge dedicated climate emergency fund for resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.

7 Oct, 2025

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

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank using vitrification to safeguard threatened reefs in the Coral Triangle, preserving genetic diversity.

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

6 Oct, 2025

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank using vitrification to safeguard threatened reefs in the Coral Triangle, preserving genetic diversity.

6 Oct, 2025

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

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

India's dam construction lags China, threatening water security amidst population growth and climate change impacts by 2050.

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

4 Oct, 2025

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

India's dam construction lags China, threatening water security amidst population growth and climate change impacts by 2050.

4 Oct, 2025

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

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

Deforestation disrupts Amazon's 'flying rivers', intensifying droughts and threatening rainforest-to-savanna shift, warns scientists.

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

2 Oct, 2025

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

Deforestation disrupts Amazon's 'flying rivers', intensifying droughts and threatening rainforest-to-savanna shift, warns scientists.

2 Oct, 2025

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

AMAZON RAINFOREST TREES GETTING BIGGER: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS, Pg14.

Amazon rainforest trees exhibit increased growth due to rising CO2 levels, enhancing carbon absorption by 3.3% per decade.

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

1 Oct, 2025

AMAZON RAINFOREST TREES GETTING BIGGER: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS, Pg14.

Amazon rainforest trees exhibit increased growth due to rising CO2 levels, enhancing carbon absorption by 3.3% per decade.

1 Oct, 2025

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

Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11

Indus river dolphins found ingesting high quantities of microplastics, mainly textile fibres and PET, posing threat to species and river health.

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

28 Sep, 2025

Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11

Indus river dolphins found ingesting high quantities of microplastics, mainly textile fibres and PET, posing threat to species and river health.

28 Sep, 2025

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

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.

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

28 Sep, 2025

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.

28 Sep, 2025

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

Wind speeds of 280 kmph: What made Super Typhoon Ragasa so intense?, Pg 22.

Super Typhoon Ragasa devastates Hong Kong and Southern China with record-breaking 280 kmph winds, displacing millions and causing widespread damage.

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

25 Sep, 2025

Wind speeds of 280 kmph: What made Super Typhoon Ragasa so intense?, Pg 22.

Super Typhoon Ragasa devastates Hong Kong and Southern China with record-breaking 280 kmph winds, displacing millions and causing widespread damage.

25 Sep, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

A document past its time, Pg 14.

Indus Water Treaty faces climate change and political challenges, needs data sharing framework for effective water management between India, Pakistan.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

20 Sep, 2025

A document past its time, Pg 14.

Indus Water Treaty faces climate change and political challenges, needs data sharing framework for effective water management between India, Pakistan.

20 Sep, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

Uttarakhand's extreme rainfall causes landslides, prompting Char Dham Highway project safety re-evaluation amid climate change and ecological concerns.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Sep, 2025

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

Uttarakhand's extreme rainfall causes landslides, prompting Char Dham Highway project safety re-evaluation amid climate change and ecological concerns.

17 Sep, 2025

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

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

Global study reveals artificial light extends bird activity by an hour, disrupting natural rhythms and ecosystems worldwide.

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

16 Sep, 2025

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

Global study reveals artificial light extends bird activity by an hour, disrupting natural rhythms and ecosystems worldwide.

16 Sep, 2025

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

Sliver of hope, Pg8

Sundarban crocodile census reveals population rise, highlighting conservation success beyond megafauna, but climate threats loom.

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

15 Sep, 2025

Sliver of hope, Pg8

Sundarban crocodile census reveals population rise, highlighting conservation success beyond megafauna, but climate threats loom.

15 Sep, 2025

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

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

Why has IUCN red-flagged the Western Ghats?, Pg8

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Gudalur’s Violet Revival: The Kurinji Blooms Again, Pg9.

Gudalur’s Violet Revival: The Kurinji Blooms Again, Pg9.

Study recreates mean sea level over 4.5M years, Pg11

Study recreates mean sea level over 4.5M years, Pg11

Rising CO2 levels, Pg23.

Rising CO2 levels, Pg23.

The future of the IMEC, Pg8

The future of the IMEC, Pg8

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2

All about asking the right question: How accurate are climate models?, Pg15.

All about asking the right question: How accurate are climate models?, Pg15.

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

AMAZON RAINFOREST TREES GETTING BIGGER: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS, Pg14.

AMAZON RAINFOREST TREES GETTING BIGGER: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS, Pg14.

Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11

Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Wind speeds of 280 kmph: What made Super Typhoon Ragasa so intense?, Pg 22.

Wind speeds of 280 kmph: What made Super Typhoon Ragasa so intense?, Pg 22.

A document past its time, Pg 14.

A document past its time, Pg 14.

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

Sliver of hope, Pg8

Sliver of hope, Pg8

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