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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

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

A climate warning, to India from Europe, Pg12

EU climate body warns of 2.8°C rise by 2100, urging resilience measures, a lesson for India's climate adaptation strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

18 Feb, 2026

A climate warning, to India from Europe, Pg12

EU climate body warns of 2.8°C rise by 2100, urging resilience measures, a lesson for India's climate adaptation strategies.

18 Feb, 2026

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

Climate change could shrink grazing area by half by 2100, Pg12

Climate change threatens global grazing lands, potentially shrinking suitable areas by 50% by 2100, impacting millions of pastoralists.

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

15 Feb, 2026

Climate change could shrink grazing area by half by 2100, Pg12

Climate change threatens global grazing lands, potentially shrinking suitable areas by 50% by 2100, impacting millions of pastoralists.

15 Feb, 2026

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

Indus basin water flows rose while Ganga declined: study, Pg10

Study reveals contrasting trends: Indus basin water flow rises 8%, while Ganga declines 17% due to groundwater pumping.

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

15 Feb, 2026

Indus basin water flows rose while Ganga declined: study, Pg10

Study reveals contrasting trends: Indus basin water flow rises 8%, while Ganga declines 17% due to groundwater pumping.

15 Feb, 2026

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

As the Arctic warms, threat of invasive plants looms, PgII

Warming Arctic faces ecological threat as thousands of alien plant species invade, potentially transforming the fragile tundra ecosystem.

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

12 Feb, 2026

As the Arctic warms, threat of invasive plants looms, PgII

Warming Arctic faces ecological threat as thousands of alien plant species invade, potentially transforming the fragile tundra ecosystem.

12 Feb, 2026

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

Global warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgII

Global warming and pollution are causing ecological discoloration, impacting species survival, reproduction, and ecosystem balance, including coral bleaching in Indian waters.

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

11 Feb, 2026

Global warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgII

Global warming and pollution are causing ecological discoloration, impacting species survival, reproduction, and ecosystem balance, including coral bleaching in Indian waters.

11 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Feb, 2026

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.

11 Feb, 2026

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

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.

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

11 Feb, 2026

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.

11 Feb, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

To strengthen tsunami monitoring, Andaman and Nicobar to get regional service centre, Pg2

India enhances tsunami monitoring with Rs 300-crore Andaman & Nicobar project, featuring sub-sea cables and regional service center.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

10 Feb, 2026

To strengthen tsunami monitoring, Andaman and Nicobar to get regional service centre, Pg2

India enhances tsunami monitoring with Rs 300-crore Andaman & Nicobar project, featuring sub-sea cables and regional service center.

10 Feb, 2026

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

On thin ice, PgII

Thwaites Glacier's melting threatens half-meter sea level rise, endangering coasts and accelerating ice loss in West Antarctica.

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

9 Feb, 2026

On thin ice, PgII

Thwaites Glacier's melting threatens half-meter sea level rise, endangering coasts and accelerating ice loss in West Antarctica.

9 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Jaishankar and Rubio formalize critical mineral cooperation, discuss trade deal, Quad, and Indo-Pacific partnership amidst US-India ties reset.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

5 Feb, 2026

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Jaishankar and Rubio formalize critical mineral cooperation, discuss trade deal, Quad, and Indo-Pacific partnership amidst US-India ties reset.

5 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

Jaishankar, US officials discuss energy security, critical minerals, and trade, amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and supply chain concerns.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 Feb, 2026

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

Jaishankar, US officials discuss energy security, critical minerals, and trade, amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and supply chain concerns.

5 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

To cut China reliance, support for rare earths, critical minerals, Pg11

Budget FY25 boosts critical minerals with rare earth corridors, duty exemptions, aiming to cut China reliance and boost domestic manufacturing.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

2 Feb, 2026

To cut China reliance, support for rare earths, critical minerals, Pg11

Budget FY25 boosts critical minerals with rare earth corridors, duty exemptions, aiming to cut China reliance and boost domestic manufacturing.

2 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Corridor to future: High-speed rail, freight, one for rare earths, Pg1

Budget 2024 unveils seven high-speed rail corridors, dedicated freight routes, and rare earth corridors to boost connectivity and economic growth.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

2 Feb, 2026

Corridor to future: High-speed rail, freight, one for rare earths, Pg1

Budget 2024 unveils seven high-speed rail corridors, dedicated freight routes, and rare earth corridors to boost connectivity and economic growth.

2 Feb, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

El Nino might occur after July; a clear picture will emerge after April: IMD, Pg11

IMD forecasts potential El Nino development post-July, raising concerns about monsoon rainfall, with clearer predictions expected in April.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

1 Feb, 2026

El Nino might occur after July; a clear picture will emerge after April: IMD, Pg11

IMD forecasts potential El Nino development post-July, raising concerns about monsoon rainfall, with clearer predictions expected in April.

1 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Jan, 2026

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

27 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Robotics and Nanotechnology

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

US invests $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals used in EVs and robotics.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Robotics and Nanotechnology

27 Jan, 2026

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

US invests $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals used in EVs and robotics.

27 Jan, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

US intervention in Venezuela exposes 'Donroe Doctrine': transactional imperialism prioritizing resource extraction over ideological regime change, impacting global south.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

26 Jan, 2026

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

US intervention in Venezuela exposes 'Donroe Doctrine': transactional imperialism prioritizing resource extraction over ideological regime change, impacting global south.

26 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources 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

Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

Trump's Greenland pursuit sparks neo-colonialism debate amid Arctic melt, resource nationalism, and shifting global alliances, intensifying great-power climate wars.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources 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

26 Jan, 2026

Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

Trump's Greenland pursuit sparks neo-colonialism debate amid Arctic melt, resource nationalism, and shifting global alliances, intensifying great-power climate wars.

26 Jan, 2026

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

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Deforestation in Brazil forces mosquitoes to feed on humans, increasing disease transmission risk, study reveals, impacting India's malaria burden.

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

25 Jan, 2026

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Deforestation in Brazil forces mosquitoes to feed on humans, increasing disease transmission risk, study reveals, impacting India's malaria burden.

25 Jan, 2026

Geography

Snowball earth: not quite still, PgII

Snowball earth: not quite still, PgII

A climate warning, to India from Europe, Pg12

A climate warning, to India from Europe, Pg12

Climate change could shrink grazing area by half by 2100, Pg12

Climate change could shrink grazing area by half by 2100, Pg12

Indus basin water flows rose while Ganga declined: study, Pg10

Indus basin water flows rose while Ganga declined: study, Pg10

As the Arctic warms, threat of invasive plants looms, PgII

As the Arctic warms, threat of invasive plants looms, PgII

Global warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgII

Global warming and pollution are stripping vibrant colours from nature, PgII

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

To strengthen tsunami monitoring, Andaman and Nicobar to get regional service centre, Pg2

To strengthen tsunami monitoring, Andaman and Nicobar to get regional service centre, Pg2

On thin ice, PgII

On thin ice, PgII

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

Energy and critical minerals in focus as Jaishankar holds talks in Washington, Pg1

To cut China reliance, support for rare earths, critical minerals, Pg11

To cut China reliance, support for rare earths, critical minerals, Pg11

Corridor to future: High-speed rail, freight, one for rare earths, Pg1

Corridor to future: High-speed rail, freight, one for rare earths, Pg1

El Nino might occur after July; a clear picture will emerge after April: IMD, Pg11

El Nino might occur after July; a clear picture will emerge after April: IMD, Pg11

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

​Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

​Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

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