Geography Current Affairs for UPSC

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Auction of 19 blocks of critical minerals set to begin today, Pg10

India launches auction for 19 critical mineral blocks to boost self-reliance in clean energy and strategic sectors amidst supply disruptions.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Mar, 2026

Auction of 19 blocks of critical minerals set to begin today, Pg10

India launches auction for 19 critical mineral blocks to boost self-reliance in clean energy and strategic sectors amidst supply disruptions.

23 Mar, 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.

Trump gives 48-hour deadline on Hormuz, Iran warns of full closure, Pg5

Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz Strait closure sparks regional tensions, threatening energy infrastructure and global oil markets.

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.

23 Mar, 2026

Trump gives 48-hour deadline on Hormuz, Iran warns of full closure, Pg5

Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz Strait closure sparks regional tensions, threatening energy infrastructure and global oil markets.

23 Mar, 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.

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Trump considers 'winding down' Iran war amidst eased oil sanctions, while Iran claims attacks on US bases, escalating regional tensions.

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.

22 Mar, 2026

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Trump considers 'winding down' Iran war amidst eased oil sanctions, while Iran claims attacks on US bases, escalating regional tensions.

22 Mar, 2026

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

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Safer Himalayan building codes delayed due to cost concerns, despite scientists' warnings of underestimated earthquake risks and potential structural damage.

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

22 Mar, 2026

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Safer Himalayan building codes delayed due to cost concerns, despite scientists' warnings of underestimated earthquake risks and potential structural damage.

22 Mar, 2026

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

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Antarctic ice core analysis reveals ocean cooling drove climate shifts, challenging greenhouse gas-centric models of Earth's long-term temperature regulation.

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

22 Mar, 2026

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Antarctic ice core analysis reveals ocean cooling drove climate shifts, challenging greenhouse gas-centric models of Earth's long-term temperature regulation.

22 Mar, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

Iran's IRBM test targeting Diego Garcia signals expanded military capabilities and heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean region.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

22 Mar, 2026

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

Iran's IRBM test targeting Diego Garcia signals expanded military capabilities and heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean region.

22 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran steps up attacks on Israel, Gulf energy sites, Pg1

Iran escalates regional conflict by attacking Israel, Gulf energy sites amidst ongoing strikes, threatening global oil supply and regional stability.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

21 Mar, 2026

Iran steps up attacks on Israel, Gulf energy sites, Pg1

Iran escalates regional conflict by attacking Israel, Gulf energy sites amidst ongoing strikes, threatening global oil supply and regional stability.

21 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

21 Mar, 2026

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

India faces stark water challenges; innovative solutions needed for sustainable management, agricultural reforms, and circular economy to ensure water security.

21 Mar, 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.

Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14

Geopolitical tensions disrupt global oil flow as Strait of Hormuz closure impacts prices; Russia emerges as key supplier for India.

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.

20 Mar, 2026

Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14

Geopolitical tensions disrupt global oil flow as Strait of Hormuz closure impacts prices; Russia emerges as key supplier for India.

20 Mar, 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.

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Iran's Gulf energy facility strikes trigger global economic turmoil, fuel price surge, and threaten LNG supplies to Europe and Asia.

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.

20 Mar, 2026

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Iran's Gulf energy facility strikes trigger global economic turmoil, fuel price surge, and threaten LNG supplies to Europe and Asia.

20 Mar, 2026

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

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

ISRO study links Uttarakhand flash flood to melting ice patches, emphasizing satellite monitoring for early disaster warnings amid Himalayan deglaciation.

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

16 Mar, 2026

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

ISRO study links Uttarakhand flash flood to melting ice patches, emphasizing satellite monitoring for early disaster warnings amid Himalayan deglaciation.

16 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island; Tehran hits back, Pg1

U.S. bombs Iran's Kharg Island amidst escalating tensions; Tehran threatens retaliation targeting U.S.-linked oil facilities and UAE cities.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

15 Mar, 2026

U.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island; Tehran hits back, Pg1

U.S. bombs Iran's Kharg Island amidst escalating tensions; Tehran threatens retaliation targeting U.S.-linked oil facilities and UAE cities.

15 Mar, 2026

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

Earth’s magnetic flips can last 70,000 years, new study finds, Pg11

Earth's magnetic field flips can last 70,000 years, weakening planetary defense against solar radiation, reveals new study.

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

15 Mar, 2026

Earth’s magnetic flips can last 70,000 years, new study finds, Pg11

Earth's magnetic field flips can last 70,000 years, weakening planetary defense against solar radiation, reveals new study.

15 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique, Pg11

JSW Steel invests in Mozambique's Minas de Revuboè coking coal mine to secure raw material supply for Indian steel production.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

15 Mar, 2026

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique, Pg11

JSW Steel invests in Mozambique's Minas de Revuboè coking coal mine to secure raw material supply for Indian steel production.

15 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US hits key Iran island; oil prices may mount, Pg1

US bombs Iran's Kharg Island, escalating Middle East tensions; Iran threatens UAE ports, raising global oil price concerns.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

15 Mar, 2026

US hits key Iran island; oil prices may mount, Pg1

US bombs Iran's Kharg Island, escalating Middle East tensions; Iran threatens UAE ports, raising global oil price concerns.

15 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9

While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

14 Mar, 2026

Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9

While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.

14 Mar, 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.

Price pressures, Pg6

India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.

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.

14 Mar, 2026

Price pressures, Pg6

India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.

14 Mar, 2026

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

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.

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

14 Mar, 2026

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.

14 Mar, 2026

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

A seismic decision, Pg8

India's earthquake zoning revision faces rollback due to cost concerns and methodology challenges impacting urban development and disaster preparedness.

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

12 Mar, 2026

A seismic decision, Pg8

India's earthquake zoning revision faces rollback due to cost concerns and methodology challenges impacting urban development and disaster preparedness.

12 Mar, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper conducts radiation surveys, Pg2

Fukushima's innkeeper leads radiation surveys 15 years post-meltdown, amidst nuclear energy policy shifts and safety concerns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

11 Mar, 2026

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper conducts radiation surveys, Pg2

Fukushima's innkeeper leads radiation surveys 15 years post-meltdown, amidst nuclear energy policy shifts and safety concerns.

11 Mar, 2026

Geography

Auction of 19 blocks of critical minerals set to begin today, Pg10

Auction of 19 blocks of critical minerals set to begin today, Pg10

Trump gives 48-hour deadline on Hormuz, Iran warns of full closure, Pg5

Trump gives 48-hour deadline on Hormuz, Iran warns of full closure, Pg5

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

Iran steps up attacks on Israel, Gulf energy sites, Pg1

Iran steps up attacks on Israel, Gulf energy sites, Pg1

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

Our water challenge is stark. Here are four ways to reimagine the solution, Pg11

Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14

Oil, power, and politics of disruption, Pg14

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII

U.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island; Tehran hits back, Pg1

U.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island; Tehran hits back, Pg1

Earth’s magnetic flips can last 70,000 years, new study finds, Pg11

Earth’s magnetic flips can last 70,000 years, new study finds, Pg11

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique, Pg11

JSW Steel to develop coking coal mine in Mozambique, Pg11

US hits key Iran island; oil prices may mount, Pg1

US hits key Iran island; oil prices may mount, Pg1

Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9

Amid oil supply crunch, the big winer- Russia, Pg9

​Price pressures, Pg6

​Price pressures, Pg6

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

A seismic decision, Pg8

A seismic decision, Pg8

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper conducts radiation surveys, Pg2

15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper conducts radiation surveys, Pg2

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