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

El Nino might occur after July; a clear picture will emerge after April: IMD, Pg11

IMD forecasts potential El Nino development post-July, raising concerns about monsoon rainfall, with clearer predictions expected in April.

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

1 Feb, 2026

El Nino might occur after July; a clear picture will emerge after April: IMD, Pg11

IMD forecasts potential El Nino development post-July, raising concerns about monsoon rainfall, with clearer predictions expected in April.

1 Feb, 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.

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

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.

27 Jan, 2026

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

27 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Robotics and Nanotechnology

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

US invests $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals used in EVs and robotics.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Robotics and Nanotechnology

27 Jan, 2026

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

US invests $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals used in EVs and robotics.

27 Jan, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

US intervention in Venezuela exposes 'Donroe Doctrine': transactional imperialism prioritizing resource extraction over ideological regime change, impacting global south.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

26 Jan, 2026

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

US intervention in Venezuela exposes 'Donroe Doctrine': transactional imperialism prioritizing resource extraction over ideological regime change, impacting global south.

26 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

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.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect 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.

26 Jan, 2026

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

‘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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Health Sector Conservation, 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.

25 Jan, 2026

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

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.

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

25 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government Budgeting Buffer Stocks and Food Security

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 Resources Government Budgeting Buffer 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.

24 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

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.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, 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.

23 Jan, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster and Disaster Management

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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster 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.

23 Jan, 2026

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

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.

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

22 Jan, 2026

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

‘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 Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer 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.

22 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

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

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, 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.

22 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: 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.

21 Jan, 2026

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

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 Fauna Conservation, 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.

21 Jan, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

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.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm 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.

21 Jan, 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

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.

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

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.

17 Jan, 2026

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

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.

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

17 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

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 Cyclones Infrastructure: 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.

16 Jan, 2026

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

‘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.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster 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.

15 Jan, 2026

Geography

El Nino might occur after July; a clear picture will emerge after April: IMD, Pg11

El Nino might occur after July; a clear picture will emerge after April: IMD, Pg11

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

US govt invests in another rare earth miner, Pg11

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

The Donroe Doctrine, Venezuela’s fragile pragmatism, Pg10

​Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

​Neo-colonial shadows, Pg10

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

‘Loss of native wildlife drives mosquitoes to bite humans more’, Pg14

Seismometers can sense falling orbital debris, Pg14

Seismometers can sense falling orbital debris, Pg14

Amid volatility, a supply comfort in commodities, Pg12

Amid volatility, a supply comfort in commodities, Pg12

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

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

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

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

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

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

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

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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