Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Current Affairs for UPSC

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi grapples with severe dust pollution crisis due to El Nino-amplified heat, Indo-Gangetic Plain heating, and requires science-backed mitigation strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 May, 2026

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi grapples with severe dust pollution crisis due to El Nino-amplified heat, Indo-Gangetic Plain heating, and requires science-backed mitigation strategies.

27 May, 2026

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

Volcano eruption in Japan, Pg7

Mount Tokachi eruption in Hokkaido buries 60 houses, suspends train service, and leaves hundreds missing, triggering widespread panic and devastation.

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

26 May, 2026

Volcano eruption in Japan, Pg7

Mount Tokachi eruption in Hokkaido buries 60 houses, suspends train service, and leaves hundreds missing, triggering widespread panic and devastation.

26 May, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

Earth's outer core witnesses dramatic shift as molten iron flow reverses direction under Pacific Ocean, impacting magnetic field.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

25 May, 2026

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

Earth's outer core witnesses dramatic shift as molten iron flow reverses direction under Pacific Ocean, impacting magnetic field.

25 May, 2026

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

Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximum, Pg7

India faces rising minimum temperatures outpacing maximums, exacerbating heat stress on humans and crops, posing significant environmental challenges.

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

19 May, 2026

Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximum, Pg7

India faces rising minimum temperatures outpacing maximums, exacerbating heat stress on humans and crops, posing significant environmental challenges.

19 May, 2026

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

Waiting for the storm, Pg6

Severe pre-monsoon storms claim 111 lives in Uttar Pradesh; highlighting disaster preparedness gaps and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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

19 May, 2026

Waiting for the storm, Pg6

Severe pre-monsoon storms claim 111 lives in Uttar Pradesh; highlighting disaster preparedness gaps and infrastructure vulnerabilities.

19 May, 2026

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

How does Earth protect itself from the Sun? New mission to find out, Pg9

China and Europe collaborate on SMILE mission to capture X-ray images of Earth's magnetosphere, enhancing space weather forecasting capabilities.

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

19 May, 2026

How does Earth protect itself from the Sun? New mission to find out, Pg9

China and Europe collaborate on SMILE mission to capture X-ray images of Earth's magnetosphere, enhancing space weather forecasting capabilities.

19 May, 2026

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

Clouds of ash, Pg13

Volcanic eruptions release gases/particles, impacting Earth's atmosphere by cooling via aerosols, emitting CO2, and damaging the ozone layer.

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

17 May, 2026

Clouds of ash, Pg13

Volcanic eruptions release gases/particles, impacting Earth's atmosphere by cooling via aerosols, emitting CO2, and damaging the ozone layer.

17 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Anticipating El Niño's impact and potential fertilizer shortages due to geopolitical tensions, the government prohibits sugar exports until September 2026.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

15 May, 2026

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Anticipating El Niño's impact and potential fertilizer shortages due to geopolitical tensions, the government prohibits sugar exports until September 2026.

15 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

What has the IMD announced ahead of this year’s monsoon?, Pg8

IMD introduces AI-powered block-level monsoon forecasts across 15 states, enhancing agricultural planning and mitigating crop losses.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

14 May, 2026

What has the IMD announced ahead of this year’s monsoon?, Pg8

IMD introduces AI-powered block-level monsoon forecasts across 15 states, enhancing agricultural planning and mitigating crop losses.

14 May, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

From Western Disturbances to El Niño: Brief guide to climate terms this summer, Pg9

Decoding summer's climate: El Niño's monsoon threat, western disturbances' impact, and heatwave definitions explained for better understanding.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

12 May, 2026

From Western Disturbances to El Niño: Brief guide to climate terms this summer, Pg9

Decoding summer's climate: El Niño's monsoon threat, western disturbances' impact, and heatwave definitions explained for better understanding.

12 May, 2026

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

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

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

11 May, 2026

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

11 May, 2026

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

In potential collapse of a key ocean current, consequences for world and India, Pg15

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) slowdown threatens Indian monsoon, El Nino unpredictability, and global weather patterns, potentially collapsing by 2100.

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

8 May, 2026

In potential collapse of a key ocean current, consequences for world and India, Pg15

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) slowdown threatens Indian monsoon, El Nino unpredictability, and global weather patterns, potentially collapsing by 2100.

8 May, 2026

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

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

India boosts solar, coal power amid El Nino fears and rising summer energy demand, ensuring grid stability and supply.

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

2 May, 2026

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

India boosts solar, coal power amid El Nino fears and rising summer energy demand, ensuring grid stability and supply.

2 May, 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

Likely below-normal monsoon is a warning: India must heed water stress, Pg10

IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon due to El Niño, raising concerns over water stress and urging better water management strategies.

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

1 May, 2026

Likely below-normal monsoon is a warning: India must heed water stress, Pg10

IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon due to El Niño, raising concerns over water stress and urging better water management strategies.

1 May, 2026

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

Why power grid is facing the most strain at night, Pg17

India's power grid faces unprecedented night-time strain due to soaring temperatures, solar downtime, and coal plant outages.

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

29 Apr, 2026

Why power grid is facing the most strain at night, Pg17

India's power grid faces unprecedented night-time strain due to soaring temperatures, solar downtime, and coal plant outages.

29 Apr, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

Why below-average rains don’t rule out flood threat, Pg9

Despite below-average monsoon forecast, India faces heightened flood risk due to climate change-induced extreme rainfall events and poor urban planning.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Disaster and Disaster Management

27 Apr, 2026

Why below-average rains don’t rule out flood threat, Pg9

Despite below-average monsoon forecast, India faces heightened flood risk due to climate change-induced extreme rainfall events and poor urban planning.

27 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

Heat stress isn't just about heatstroke. It's much more silent & severe, Pg14

Heat stress silently threatens India: CEEW study reveals 76% population vulnerable, urging data-driven Heat Action Plans and mortality tracking.

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

27 Apr, 2026

Heat stress isn't just about heatstroke. It's much more silent & severe, Pg14

Heat stress silently threatens India: CEEW study reveals 76% population vulnerable, urging data-driven Heat Action Plans and mortality tracking.

27 Apr, 2026

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

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

India's power demand hits record 252 GW in April amid intense heatwaves, straining energy infrastructure and highlighting demand management challenges.

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

26 Apr, 2026

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

India's power demand hits record 252 GW in April amid intense heatwaves, straining energy infrastructure and highlighting demand management challenges.

26 Apr, 2026

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Volcano eruption in Japan, Pg7

Volcano eruption in Japan, Pg7

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximum, Pg7

Minimum temperatures are rising faster than maximum, Pg7

Waiting for the storm, Pg6

Waiting for the storm, Pg6

How does Earth protect itself from the Sun? New mission to find out, Pg9

How does Earth protect itself from the Sun? New mission to find out, Pg9

Clouds of ash, Pg13

Clouds of ash, Pg13

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

What has the IMD announced ahead of this year’s monsoon?, Pg8

What has the IMD announced ahead of this year’s monsoon?, Pg8

From Western Disturbances to El Niño: Brief guide to climate terms this summer, Pg9

From Western Disturbances to El Niño: Brief guide to climate terms this summer, Pg9

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

In potential collapse of a key ocean current, consequences for world and India, Pg15

In potential collapse of a key ocean current, consequences for world and India, Pg15

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

Likely below-normal monsoon is a warning: India must heed water stress, Pg10

Likely below-normal monsoon is a warning: India must heed water stress, Pg10

Why power grid is facing the most strain at night, Pg17

Why power grid is facing the most strain at night, Pg17

Why below-average rains don’t rule out flood threat, Pg9

Why below-average rains don’t rule out flood threat, Pg9

Heat stress isn't just about heatstroke. It's much more silent & severe, Pg14

Heat stress isn't just about heatstroke. It's much more silent & severe, Pg14

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

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

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

​High heat, Pg8

​High heat, Pg8

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