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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

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

25 Apr, 2026

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

25 Apr, 2026

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

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

Jaishankar highlights India-Africa ties as a beacon of stability amid global turbulence, focusing on development and strategic partnerships.

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

24 Apr, 2026

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

Jaishankar highlights India-Africa ties as a beacon of stability amid global turbulence, focusing on development and strategic partnerships.

24 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

High heat, Pg8

India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.

24 Apr, 2026

High heat, Pg8

India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.

24 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19

RBI flags inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Niño, and energy prices; projects 6.9% GDP growth in 2026-27.

23 Apr, 2026

War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19

RBI flags inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Niño, and energy prices; projects 6.9% GDP growth in 2026-27.

23 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

UN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.

23 Apr, 2026

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

UN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.

23 Apr, 2026

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

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Indian forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100 with rising precipitation and elevated CO₂ levels, study reveals.

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

21 Apr, 2026

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Indian forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100 with rising precipitation and elevated CO₂ levels, study reveals.

21 Apr, 2026

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

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

Microplastic pollution in Sundarbans threatens carbon sequestration, altering food webs and releasing dissolved organic carbon, posing ecological risks.

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

21 Apr, 2026

Sundarbans may be less blue than it seems, PgII

Microplastic pollution in Sundarbans threatens carbon sequestration, altering food webs and releasing dissolved organic carbon, posing ecological risks.

21 Apr, 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.

In bid to bypass Hormuz chokepoint, Gulf countries scramble to ramp up infra, Pg1

Gulf States accelerate infrastructure projects, including pipelines, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid rising geopolitical tensions and maritime traffic disruptions.

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.

21 Apr, 2026

In bid to bypass Hormuz chokepoint, Gulf countries scramble to ramp up infra, Pg1

Gulf States accelerate infrastructure projects, including pipelines, to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid rising geopolitical tensions and maritime traffic disruptions.

21 Apr, 2026

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

A weakening wind, PgII

Global warming weakens sea-land breezes near coastal cities, exacerbating urban heat and air pollution, study warns of 4.5x faster decline by 2050.

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

20 Apr, 2026

A weakening wind, PgII

Global warming weakens sea-land breezes near coastal cities, exacerbating urban heat and air pollution, study warns of 4.5x faster decline by 2050.

20 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Build resilience, account for costs, Pg12

IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon amid El Niño concerns; ample food stocks and strategic reserves offer resilience against potential disruptions.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 Apr, 2026

Build resilience, account for costs, Pg12

IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon amid El Niño concerns; ample food stocks and strategic reserves offer resilience against potential disruptions.

20 Apr, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Apr, 2026

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

16 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Dry days, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon with 8% deficit, raising concerns over El Nino impact and potential drought-like conditions across India.

16 Apr, 2026

Dry days, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon with 8% deficit, raising concerns over El Nino impact and potential drought-like conditions across India.

16 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon for India after 11 years, with 92% LPA rainfall expected, raising concerns for agriculture.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

14 Apr, 2026

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon for India after 11 years, with 92% LPA rainfall expected, raising concerns for agriculture.

14 Apr, 2026

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

Nature’s signals, PgII

Sentinel species like frogs and emperor penguins serve as early indicators of environmental threats, signaling ecosystem decline and climate change impacts.

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

13 Apr, 2026

Nature’s signals, PgII

Sentinel species like frogs and emperor penguins serve as early indicators of environmental threats, signaling ecosystem decline and climate change impacts.

13 Apr, 2026

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

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

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

13 Apr, 2026

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

13 Apr, 2026

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

U.S., Iran hold direct negotiations in Pakistan as fragile truce holds, Pg1

U.S. and Iran engage in direct talks in Pakistan amidst fragile truce, addressing key disagreements over Strait of Hormuz.

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

12 Apr, 2026

U.S., Iran hold direct negotiations in Pakistan as fragile truce holds, Pg1

U.S. and Iran engage in direct talks in Pakistan amidst fragile truce, addressing key disagreements over Strait of Hormuz.

12 Apr, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Difficult to replace the Gulf as a supply source, Pg17

US-Iran ceasefire fragile amidst attacks; energy expert suggests Gulf oil irreplaceable despite conflicts, proposes Hormuz transit toll for stability.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources

11 Apr, 2026

Difficult to replace the Gulf as a supply source, Pg17

US-Iran ceasefire fragile amidst attacks; energy expert suggests Gulf oil irreplaceable despite conflicts, proposes Hormuz transit toll for stability.

11 Apr, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.