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Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
13 Jun, 2026

El Niño emerges in Pacific Ocean, to intensify during SW monsoon: IMD, Pg8

IMD confirms El Niño emergence in Pacific, predicting intensification and below-normal Southwest Monsoon rainfall for India.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
13 Jun, 2026

Heat, dust storm, then rain: Decoding Delhi-NCR's 'erratic' weather in June, Pg4

Delhi-NCR's weather swings wildly from punishing heat to sudden rain, explained by squall lines and the looming strong El Niño.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
11 Jun, 2026

Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6

Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at 11,578 feet highlights India's engineering triumph over extreme Himalayan geological and climatic challenges.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Jun, 2026

Study: Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threat of climate hazards remains, Pg22

Hindu Kush Himalaya faces drier monsoon, heightened flood, GLOF, landslide risks due to El Niño, warns ICIMOD study.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Jun, 2026

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth Sector
10 Jun, 2026

Heat wave in Delhi, Pg9

Intense Delhi heatwave melts Chandni Chowk asphalt, tragically claiming lives of infants and children amidst soaring temperatures.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Jun, 2026

​Missed call, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon and El Niño threaten India's farm economy amidst input crisis, demanding urgent government preparedness for drought.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
8 Jun, 2026

From borderland to India’s strategic resource frontier, Pg8

Ministry of Mines redefines Northeast as critical mineral frontier, sparking debate on inclusive development and land rights amidst global demand for strategic resources.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
8 Jun, 2026

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Jun, 2026

Industrial salt pans threaten Sambhar Lake’s survival, Pg12

Satellite data exposes industrial salt pan expansion shrinking Sambhar Lake, India's largest inland wetland, demanding urgent separation for its survival.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
7 Jun, 2026

How an IMD discovery in 1920s changed monsoon forecasts, Pg13

IMD's 1920s discovery of Southern Oscillation by Sir Gilbert Walker revolutionized monsoon forecasting, linking it to global El Niño patterns and shaping India's weather predictions.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
5 Jun, 2026

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Southwest Monsoon finally hits Kerala three days late, sparking El Nino fears and potential strain on India's rain-fed kharif agriculture.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
5 Jun, 2026

Caught between concrete and panic, India should not maladapt to climate change, Pg11

India must abandon concrete walls, embrace equitable 'managed retreat' and nature-based solutions for climate-vulnerable coastlines, avoiding maladaptation.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
5 Jun, 2026

India, U.K. launch observatory for critical minerals, Pg12

India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to bolster clean energy transitions and strategic resource security.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
5 Jun, 2026

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
3 Jun, 2026

Southwest monsoon to set in over Kerala ‘around June 4’, Pg1

IMD pushes Southwest Monsoon onset in Kerala to June 4, missing forecast window; El Niño and stalled system raise concerns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Jun, 2026

Cyclone brings heavy rain to Bombay, Pg9

Cyclone lashes Bombay with heavy rain, disrupting transport; Colaba Observatory warns of phenomenal seas and six-meter storm surge.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Jun, 2026

Padma Barrage: another barrier, Pg2

Bangladesh approves Padma Barrage to combat drought caused by Farakka Barrage, raising concerns over ecological impacts and unilateral river engineering.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
1 Jun, 2026

How China's reduced oil imports have helped India, Pg15

China's reduced oil imports amid West Asia crisis indirectly aid India by easing supply crunch and stabilizing prices.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
31 May, 2026

New cascade frog species recorded in Nagaland’s hill-stream habitats, Pg10

New cascade frog species, Amolops kamal, discovered in Nagaland's hill streams, highlighting Northeast's unmapped biodiversity and need for conservation.

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