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Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
26 Nov, 2025

Trump-MbS summit — $1 trillion among friends, Pg6

Trump-MbS summit resets US-Saudi ties with $1 trillion investment pledge, strategic defense pact, impacting regional geopolitics and India's economic interests.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
26 Nov, 2025

Hayli Gubbi: Why volcanic ash is dangerous for aircraft, Pg15

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption disrupts global air travel; DGCA issues safety advisory due to volcanic ash hazards.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
25 Nov, 2025

India braces for disruption of air travel after Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts, Pg12

Volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi eruption threatens Indian air travel; DGCA issues safety advisories, potential disruptions loom across central and northeast India.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
25 Nov, 2025

Volcano erupts in Ethiopia after 10,000 years, smoke reaches India, Pg2

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts after 10,000 years, disrupting flights as ash cloud reaches India via Rajasthan.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
25 Nov, 2025

Afghanistan offers 5-yr tax break for Indian investors, Pg12

Afghanistan woos Indian investors with 5-year tax breaks in mining, agriculture, and IT sectors to boost bilateral trade.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Nov, 2025

More efficient technique to mine polymetallic nodules, Pg10

Scientists develop innovative, eco-friendly smelting process for polymetallic nodules, reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing resource recovery for battery production.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, 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.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
21 Nov, 2025

Semeru erupts: What causes volcanic eruptions? Why are some more explosive?, Pg16

Mount Semeru erupts in Indonesia, spewing volcanic ash; eruption explosivity depends on magma composition and gas escape.

Women and Women's OrganizationsChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment 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.

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

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
17 Nov, 2025

India, Chile to hold fourth round of FTA talks next month, Pg15

India and Chile to accelerate FTA negotiations with a focus on critical mineral security amidst global supply concerns.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Nov, 2025

India, Canada cement ties on trade, critical minerals, investment, Pg 14

India and Canada issued a joint statement reaffirming cooperation in critical minerals, clean energy, and new investment opportunities following a ministerial visit to New Delhi.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
13 Nov, 2025

Union Cabinet clears new royalty rates of critical minerals, Pg13

Cabinet approves revised royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium to boost domestic mineral production and reduce import dependency.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
13 Nov, 2025

Three out of four Indians believe climate change is affecting them, Pg9

Pew survey reveals 75% of Indians feel climate change impact, willing to alter lifestyles, and confident in global action.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
13 Nov, 2025

India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.

India ranks 9th globally in climate disaster impact over 30 years, facing 430 extreme events costing $170 billion.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
13 Nov, 2025

Tokyo tutorial: countering China's rare earths choke, Pg21.

Japan's strategic shift away from China's rare earth dominance offers a resilient model amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
13 Nov, 2025

Cabinet approves new royalty rates for four critical minerals, Pg19.

Cabinet approves new royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium to boost domestic production and reduce import dependency.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Nov, 2025

India recorded the highest greenhouse gas emissions for 2024, Pg11

India's GHG emissions surge in 2024, marking largest global increase; per capita emissions remain below world average.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
11 Nov, 2025

Iraqi elections: An opportunity for India, Pg7

Iraq's upcoming elections present India with opportunity to strengthen ties amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and energy security concerns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Nov, 2025

What’s the latest in climate science?, PgII

Global temperatures surge, sea levels rise, and tipping points loom as climate change accelerates, threatening ecosystems and economies worldwide.

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