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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A new measure reframes heat crisis, Pg12

New study reveals lower wet-bulb temperature thresholds, impacting India's heat action plans and urban resilience strategies.

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

11 Apr, 2026

A new measure reframes heat crisis, Pg12

New study reveals lower wet-bulb temperature thresholds, impacting India's heat action plans and urban resilience strategies.

11 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The thermal cost of India’s textile surge, Pg7

Extreme heat threatens India's textile industry, causing productivity losses, worker exploitation, and supply chain disruptions, demanding urgent climate-smart solutions.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

9 Apr, 2026

The thermal cost of India’s textile surge, Pg7

Extreme heat threatens India's textile industry, causing productivity losses, worker exploitation, and supply chain disruptions, demanding urgent climate-smart solutions.

9 Apr, 2026

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

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

Climate change intensifies diseases, expands disease risk, and threatens food security, posing a severe public health emergency in India.

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

7 Apr, 2026

Climate change as a public health emergency, Pg8

Climate change intensifies diseases, expands disease risk, and threatens food security, posing a severe public health emergency in India.

7 Apr, 2026

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

Polls in a warming world call for heat safety protocols, Pg10

Heatwave safety protocols urged for upcoming elections amidst rising temperatures and health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

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

6 Apr, 2026

Polls in a warming world call for heat safety protocols, Pg10

Heatwave safety protocols urged for upcoming elections amidst rising temperatures and health risks, especially for vulnerable populations.

6 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Between oil shock and El Niño, how high inflation could go, Pg16

US-Iran conflict and El Niño pose inflation risks; crude oil surge may breach RBI's comfort zone, impacting interest rates.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

4 Apr, 2026

Between oil shock and El Niño, how high inflation could go, Pg16

US-Iran conflict and El Niño pose inflation risks; crude oil surge may breach RBI's comfort zone, impacting interest rates.

4 Apr, 2026

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

How do we know climate science is credible?, Pg11

Analysis of a climate change denial paper, refuting claims about ocean warming and Earth's energy imbalance with scientific evidence.

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

24 Mar, 2026

How do we know climate science is credible?, Pg11

Analysis of a climate change denial paper, refuting claims about ocean warming and Earth's energy imbalance with scientific evidence.

24 Mar, 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 Disaster and Disaster Management

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.

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 Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Mar, 2026

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.

24 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

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

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

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

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