Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Current Affairs for UPSC

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India Launches First-Ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

India launches its first-ever comprehensive guide on Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, emphasizing conservation, biodiversity, and climate resilience for sustainable land management.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Aug, 2026

India Launches First-Ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

India launches its first-ever comprehensive guide on Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, emphasizing conservation, biodiversity, and climate resilience for sustainable land management.

18 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Historical land-use changes, deforestation, and climate shifts exacerbate Assam's floods, revealing deep-rooted environmental vulnerabilities beyond natural river cycles.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Aug, 2026

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Historical land-use changes, deforestation, and climate shifts exacerbate Assam's floods, revealing deep-rooted environmental vulnerabilities beyond natural river cycles.

17 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Who Controls Strait Of Hormuz? Competing Claims By Iran And US, Pg2

Iran's Basij unit head claims control of strategic Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting US President's assertion of total US dominance.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

14 Aug, 2026

Who Controls Strait Of Hormuz? Competing Claims By Iran And US, Pg2

Iran's Basij unit head claims control of strategic Strait of Hormuz, directly contradicting US President's assertion of total US dominance.

14 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

Total solar eclipse: The best time to study Sun's 'invisible' part, Pg4

Scientists leverage rare total solar eclipse to study Sun's elusive corona, revealing magnetic structures that cause disruptive solar flares.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

13 Aug, 2026

Total solar eclipse: The best time to study Sun's 'invisible' part, Pg4

Scientists leverage rare total solar eclipse to study Sun's elusive corona, revealing magnetic structures that cause disruptive solar flares.

13 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm, Pg2

New study reveals Ladakh's Zanskar glaciers are slowing and thinning due to climate change, impacting long-term water security in the Indus basin.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 Aug, 2026

Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm, Pg2

New study reveals Ladakh's Zanskar glaciers are slowing and thinning due to climate change, impacting long-term water security in the Indus basin.

12 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Indian scientists detect unusually high ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal, providing crucial insights into stratospheric transport and atmospheric dynamics.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

11 Aug, 2026

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Indian scientists detect unusually high ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal, providing crucial insights into stratospheric transport and atmospheric dynamics.

11 Aug, 2026

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

India likely to receive below-normal rainfall this month, says IMD, Pg10

IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for August and second half of monsoon, with strengthening El Niño conditions impacting agricultural prospects.

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

1 Aug, 2026

India likely to receive below-normal rainfall this month, says IMD, Pg10

IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for August and second half of monsoon, with strengthening El Niño conditions impacting agricultural prospects.

1 Aug, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography 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.

As Conflict Expands To Red Sea, India’s Crude Options, Pg15

Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten India's crude oil imports, forcing reliance on Russian supplies and impacting global energy chokepoints.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography 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.

30 Jul, 2026

As Conflict Expands To Red Sea, India’s Crude Options, Pg15

Houthi attacks in Red Sea threaten India's crude oil imports, forcing reliance on Russian supplies and impacting global energy chokepoints.

30 Jul, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Saving Soil, Securing Farms

India spearheads soil health revolution with 25.89 crore Soil Health Cards, natural farming expansion, and AI integration for sustainable agriculture and climate action.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jul, 2026

Saving Soil, Securing Farms

India spearheads soil health revolution with 25.89 crore Soil Health Cards, natural farming expansion, and AI integration for sustainable agriculture and climate action.

25 Jul, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

From Hormuz to Malacca, Delhi must draw the right lessons, Pg11

US-Iran ceasefire collapses, igniting fresh violence in Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing global trade; India urged to assert diplomatic leadership and secure Malacca chokepoint.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

10 Jul, 2026

From Hormuz to Malacca, Delhi must draw the right lessons, Pg11

US-Iran ceasefire collapses, igniting fresh violence in Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing global trade; India urged to assert diplomatic leadership and secure Malacca chokepoint.

10 Jul, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jun, 2026

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

Western Ghats protection plan faces 12-year impasse; Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa relent on ESA, urging southern states to act after floods and landslides.

25 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

What a ‘super’ El Niño might mean for India’s monsoon, Pg12

NOAA confirms 'super' El Niño likely, threatening India's monsoon amidst 35% June rainfall deficit, raising drought concerns for food and fiscal planning.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

21 Jun, 2026

What a ‘super’ El Niño might mean for India’s monsoon, Pg12

NOAA confirms 'super' El Niño likely, threatening India's monsoon amidst 35% June rainfall deficit, raising drought concerns for food and fiscal planning.

21 Jun, 2026

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

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.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important 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.

13 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

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.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Infrastructure: 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.

11 Jun, 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

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

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Earth's homogeneous accretion confirmed: Study reveals planet formed almost exclusively from inner solar system materials, simplifying planet formation theories.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

11 May, 2026

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Earth's homogeneous accretion confirmed: Study reveals planet formed almost exclusively from inner solar system materials, simplifying planet formation theories.

11 May, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Apr, 2026

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

16 Apr, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy supply; Iran leverages strategic position amid conflict, impacting India's security and economy.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Apr, 2026

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy supply; Iran leverages strategic position amid conflict, impacting India's security and economy.

11 Apr, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17

China and Pakistan propose joint peace initiative amidst West Asia conflict, signaling a more active diplomatic role for Beijing.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

7 Apr, 2026

For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17

China and Pakistan propose joint peace initiative amidst West Asia conflict, signaling a more active diplomatic role for Beijing.

7 Apr, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

India Launches First-Ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

India Launches First-Ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Who Controls Strait Of Hormuz? Competing Claims By Iran And US, Pg2

Who Controls Strait Of Hormuz? Competing Claims By Iran And US, Pg2

Total solar eclipse: The best time to study Sun's 'invisible' part, Pg4

Total solar eclipse: The best time to study Sun's 'invisible' part, Pg4

Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm, Pg2

Ladakh’s giant ‘rivers of ice’ are slowing as the mountains warm, Pg2

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

India likely to receive below-normal rainfall this month, says IMD, Pg10

India likely to receive below-normal rainfall this month, says IMD, Pg10

As Conflict Expands To Red Sea, India’s Crude Options, Pg15

As Conflict Expands To Red Sea, India’s Crude Options, Pg15

Saving Soil, Securing Farms

Saving Soil, Securing Farms

From Hormuz to Malacca, Delhi must draw the right lessons, Pg11

From Hormuz to Malacca, Delhi must draw the right lessons, Pg11

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

On Western Ghats, South must break impasse, Pg10

What a ‘super’ El Niño might mean for India’s monsoon, Pg12

What a ‘super’ El Niño might mean for India’s monsoon, Pg12

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

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

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

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

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

Outer core: unafraid of drama, Pg2

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

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17

For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17

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