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Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaEffect 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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth SectorConservation, 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.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesSpace Technology
25 Jan, 2026

Seismometers can sense falling orbital debris, Pg14

Seismometers detect sonic booms from Shenzhou-15 debris reentry, enabling faster, more accurate tracking and recovery than radar systems.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food Security
24 Jan, 2026

Amid volatility, a supply comfort in commodities, Pg12

Global commodity supply surges ease inflation fears amid geopolitical tensions and rupee depreciation, bolstering macroeconomic stability.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
23 Jan, 2026

Does Trump’s Greenland plan signal the end of NATO?, Pg11

Trump's Greenland pursuit strains NATO alliance amid Arctic power plays, resource competition, and shifting U.S. foreign policy under 'America First' unilateralism.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jan, 2026

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

Uttarakhand approves felling 7,000 Devdar trees for Char Dham road project despite ecological warnings and disaster risks.

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

Study shows India’s deltas sinking due to human activity, PgII

Indian river deltas sinking rapidly due to human activities like groundwater extraction and urbanization, exacerbating flood risks and land loss.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food Security
22 Jan, 2026

‘Goldilocks’ situation has kept food inflation at bay, Pg19

Favorable monsoon and moderate temperatures lead to bumper crop yields, easing food inflation concerns in India.

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 sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jan, 2026

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

UN report warns of 'water bankruptcy' due to climate change, urging transparent accounting and sustainable practices globally.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
21 Jan, 2026

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

EV boom triggers copper demand surge; supply crunch looms by 2026, threatening EV adoption and decarbonization goals.

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

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

Antarctic penguins breed earlier due to warming temperatures, threatening krill-dependent species with extinction by century's end.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
21 Jan, 2026

2 billion-strong market... mother of all deals: EU chief on pact with India, Pg1

EU eyes 'first mover advantage' with India trade deal amid US tariff threats and apple import duty concerns raised by Himachal CM.

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

Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless (Dry winter for country but northwest region particularly hit, receiving just 8 per cent of rain expected), Pg3

Himalayan states face snowless winter, with rainfall 96% below normal, raising concerns about water security and forest fires.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
17 Jan, 2026

EAM: India, Japan partnership has potential to de-risk global economy, Pg11

India and Japan deepen strategic ties with AI dialogue and critical minerals working group to de-risk global economy.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
16 Jan, 2026

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

India's winter peak power demand surpasses summer levels due to unusual cold, EV adoption, and changing climate patterns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
15 Jan, 2026

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

Global natural disaster losses drop to $224 billion in 2025, but climate change-driven extreme weather events remain alarming.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Jan, 2026

An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy, Pg6

India pursues critical mineral diplomacy amid China's export controls, forging partnerships with Australia, Japan, and African nations for resource security.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Jan, 2026

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

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

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

Scientists inaugurate world's first mountain ice core repository in Antarctica, preserving Earth's atmospheric history amidst rapid glacial melting.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
14 Jan, 2026

Greenlanders are not chess pieces on a board, Pg14

US strategic interest in Greenland intensifies amidst Arctic geopolitical shifts, resource competition, and China's growing influence.

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