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Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran firmly draws its red lines, Pg14

Iran firmly draws red lines in Strait of Hormuz, asserting sovereignty over the critical global chokepoint despite US pressure and ongoing negotiations.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

2 Jul, 2026

In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran firmly draws its red lines, Pg14

Iran firmly draws red lines in Strait of Hormuz, asserting sovereignty over the critical global chokepoint despite US pressure and ongoing negotiations.

2 Jul, 2026

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

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

1 Jul, 2026

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

1 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Jul, 2026

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.

1 Jul, 2026

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

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.

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

1 Jul, 2026

709 new species and 353 taxa added to fauna, flora database, Pg14

India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.

1 Jul, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

1 Jul, 2026

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.

1 Jul, 2026

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

Weak rains hit reservoir storage levels, Pg21

India's monsoon weakens, pushing reservoir storage to a critical 26% capacity, raising fears for agriculture and food inflation.

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

30 Jun, 2026

Weak rains hit reservoir storage levels, Pg21

India's monsoon weakens, pushing reservoir storage to a critical 26% capacity, raising fears for agriculture and food inflation.

30 Jun, 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

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

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

30 Jun, 2026

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

30 Jun, 2026

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

June to be fifth-driest since 1901; monsoon to reach Delhi in July, Pg9

India faces fifth-driest June since 1901 with 43% rainfall deficit; El Nino threatens seasonal monsoon forecast.

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

29 Jun, 2026

June to be fifth-driest since 1901; monsoon to reach Delhi in July, Pg9

India faces fifth-driest June since 1901 with 43% rainfall deficit; El Nino threatens seasonal monsoon forecast.

29 Jun, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Water Stress Influencing Credit Ratings, Pg13

Moody's warns water stress, climate change, and aging infrastructure now critical credit risk factors for nations and firms, flagging India's 'very high exposure'.

29 Jun, 2026

Water Stress Influencing Credit Ratings, Pg13

Moody's warns water stress, climate change, and aging infrastructure now critical credit risk factors for nations and firms, flagging India's 'very high exposure'.

29 Jun, 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 Health Sector

In sizzling Europe, trains, nuclear plants and factories cannot take the heat either, Pg10

Sizzling Europe buckles under extreme heat, crippling trains, nuclear plants, and factories, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerability to intensifying climate change.

28 Jun, 2026

In sizzling Europe, trains, nuclear plants and factories cannot take the heat either, Pg10

Sizzling Europe buckles under extreme heat, crippling trains, nuclear plants, and factories, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerability to intensifying climate change.

28 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Disaster and Disaster Management

Tragic evening, Pg6

Devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake levels Caracas, killing hundreds; India must urgently re-evaluate its shelved seismic building codes amidst high vulnerability.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Disaster and Disaster Management

27 Jun, 2026

Tragic evening, Pg6

Devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake levels Caracas, killing hundreds; India must urgently re-evaluate its shelved seismic building codes amidst high vulnerability.

27 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, say sources, Pg16

Iraq threatens to exit OPEC over demands for significantly increased oil production quotas, potentially destabilizing global energy markets.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

26 Jun, 2026

Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, say sources, Pg16

Iraq threatens to exit OPEC over demands for significantly increased oil production quotas, potentially destabilizing global energy markets.

26 Jun, 2026

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

Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12

Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.

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

26 Jun, 2026

Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12

Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.

26 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

25 Jun, 2026

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

25 Jun, 2026

What's driving Europe heatwave, and why is it struggling to cope?, Pg9

Europe reels under deadly heatwave, with 50 deaths, as Omega Block and rapid climate warming expose unprepared infrastructure and urban heat islands.

25 Jun, 2026

What's driving Europe heatwave, and why is it struggling to cope?, Pg9

Europe reels under deadly heatwave, with 50 deaths, as Omega Block and rapid climate warming expose unprepared infrastructure and urban heat islands.

25 Jun, 2026

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

India's monsoon faces 40% June deficit, MJO blamed over El Niño, testing national resilience and economic stability.

25 Jun, 2026

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

India's monsoon faces 40% June deficit, MJO blamed over El Niño, testing national resilience and economic stability.

25 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jun, 2026

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

25 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Evident distress, Pg12

India's economy faces severe distress with core industries growing just 0.5%, slowing GST revenue, and demand slump amidst West Asia crisis and El Niño.

24 Jun, 2026

Evident distress, Pg12

India's economy faces severe distress with core industries growing just 0.5%, slowing GST revenue, and demand slump amidst West Asia crisis and El Niño.

24 Jun, 2026

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