Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Kerala's worsening floods are attributed to human-made factors like river siltation, rapid urbanisation, and wetland disappearance, exacerbating disaster impact.

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

6 Aug, 2026

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Kerala's worsening floods are attributed to human-made factors like river siltation, rapid urbanisation, and wetland disappearance, exacerbating disaster impact.

6 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopards, Pg12

Meghalaya launches ambitious 'Mission Clouded Leopard' to protect its state animal, focusing on habitat restoration, scientific research, and community participation.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Aug, 2026

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopards, Pg12

Meghalaya launches ambitious 'Mission Clouded Leopard' to protect its state animal, focusing on habitat restoration, scientific research, and community participation.

6 Aug, 2026

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

The road ahead for the Asiatic lion, Pg8

Proposed limestone mining threatens crucial Asiatic lion habitat and movement corridors in Gujarat, jeopardizing decades of conservation success and raising concerns about the species' future.

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

6 Aug, 2026

The road ahead for the Asiatic lion, Pg8

Proposed limestone mining threatens crucial Asiatic lion habitat and movement corridors in Gujarat, jeopardizing decades of conservation success and raising concerns about the species' future.

6 Aug, 2026

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

10-km mining buffer applies to all wetland reserves: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates 10-km mining buffer zone for all wetland conservation reserves nationwide, citing environmental parity and protection.

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

5 Aug, 2026

10-km mining buffer applies to all wetland reserves: SC, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates 10-km mining buffer zone for all wetland conservation reserves nationwide, citing environmental parity and protection.

5 Aug, 2026

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

Global Warming: Picking Speed, Pg2

New study confirms global warming is accelerating, projecting Earth to breach 1.5°C by 2030, partly due to reduced aerosol pollution.

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

5 Aug, 2026

Global Warming: Picking Speed, Pg2

New study confirms global warming is accelerating, projecting Earth to breach 1.5°C by 2030, partly due to reduced aerosol pollution.

5 Aug, 2026

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

On International Clouded Leopard Day, India Strengthens Conservation Through Dedicated Conservation Action Plan For The Wild Cat

India launches comprehensive Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan, integrating scientific monitoring, community participation, and technology for habitat protection in Northeast India.

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

5 Aug, 2026

On International Clouded Leopard Day, India Strengthens Conservation Through Dedicated Conservation Action Plan For The Wild Cat

India launches comprehensive Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan, integrating scientific monitoring, community participation, and technology for habitat protection in Northeast India.

5 Aug, 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

Climate whiplash, fire clouds: The factors fuelling Europe's massive wildfires, Pg9

Europe's massive wildfires intensify due to climate change, extreme weather events like 'climate whiplash,' and changing land use patterns, causing significant environmental and economic damage.

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

4 Aug, 2026

Climate whiplash, fire clouds: The factors fuelling Europe's massive wildfires, Pg9

Europe's massive wildfires intensify due to climate change, extreme weather events like 'climate whiplash,' and changing land use patterns, causing significant environmental and economic damage.

4 Aug, 2026

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 Disaster and Disaster Management

Listening to rivers, learning from fires, Pg10

Climate change impacts unfold distinctly across diverse ecologies, demanding proactive governance, ecological stewardship, and localized disaster preparedness beyond mere relief efforts.

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 Disaster and Disaster Management

4 Aug, 2026

Listening to rivers, learning from fires, Pg10

Climate change impacts unfold distinctly across diverse ecologies, demanding proactive governance, ecological stewardship, and localized disaster preparedness beyond mere relief efforts.

4 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Water Management And Conservation

Government leverages advanced digital tools and schemes like Atal Bhujal Yojana, NAQUIM, and JSJB for comprehensive water management, conservation, and groundwater recharge across states.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

4 Aug, 2026

Water Management And Conservation

Government leverages advanced digital tools and schemes like Atal Bhujal Yojana, NAQUIM, and JSJB for comprehensive water management, conservation, and groundwater recharge across states.

4 Aug, 2026

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

Glaw Lake Becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s First Ramsar Site; India’s Ramsar Sites Tally Reaches 101

Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh designated India's 101st Ramsar Site, marking a significant milestone for biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

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

4 Aug, 2026

Glaw Lake Becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s First Ramsar Site; India’s Ramsar Sites Tally Reaches 101

Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh designated India's 101st Ramsar Site, marking a significant milestone for biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.

4 Aug, 2026

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

Translocate, Keep In Enclosures: Chhattisgarh Bid To Save Its Wild Buffaloes From Extinction, Pg9

Facing extinction, Chhattisgarh launches ambitious plan to translocate wild buffaloes from Assam, establishing enclosures and a five-point conservation strategy.

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

3 Aug, 2026

Translocate, Keep In Enclosures: Chhattisgarh Bid To Save Its Wild Buffaloes From Extinction, Pg9

Facing extinction, Chhattisgarh launches ambitious plan to translocate wild buffaloes from Assam, establishing enclosures and a five-point conservation strategy.

3 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

2 helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires; Hungary shuts n-plant, Pg2

Two helicopters collide battling Greek wildfires; Hungary's nuclear plant shuts due to Danube's record low water levels amid Europe's climate-exacerbated heatwaves.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

3 Aug, 2026

2 helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires; Hungary shuts n-plant, Pg2

Two helicopters collide battling Greek wildfires; Hungary's nuclear plant shuts due to Danube's record low water levels amid Europe's climate-exacerbated heatwaves.

3 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas, Pg10

India shifts conservation focus beyond isolated protected areas to integrated landscape management, leveraging OECMs and ecological corridors amidst infrastructure expansion.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Aug, 2026

Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas, Pg10

India shifts conservation focus beyond isolated protected areas to integrated landscape management, leveraging OECMs and ecological corridors amidst infrastructure expansion.

3 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to 8.25% of the world’s butterflies, moths, Pg12

Zoological Survey of India scientists publish monumental catalogue of 13,703 lepidoptera species, positioning India as a megadiverse nation with 8.25% of global diversity.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Aug, 2026

A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to 8.25% of the world’s butterflies, moths, Pg12

Zoological Survey of India scientists publish monumental catalogue of 13,703 lepidoptera species, positioning India as a megadiverse nation with 8.25% of global diversity.

3 Aug, 2026

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

Europe’s relentless summer leads to unprecedented wildfires, Pg7

Europe faces unprecedented wildfires, particularly in France and Spain, driven by relentless heatwaves and climate change, displacing thousands and surpassing previous records.

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

3 Aug, 2026

Europe’s relentless summer leads to unprecedented wildfires, Pg7

Europe faces unprecedented wildfires, particularly in France and Spain, driven by relentless heatwaves and climate change, displacing thousands and surpassing previous records.

3 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Catch the Rain in Odisha: From Awareness to Groundwater Recharge

Odisha's 'Catch the Rain' campaign builds 905 structures, restores 98 tanks, and engages communities for vital groundwater recharge and water security.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Aug, 2026

Catch the Rain in Odisha: From Awareness to Groundwater Recharge

Odisha's 'Catch the Rain' campaign builds 905 structures, restores 98 tanks, and engages communities for vital groundwater recharge and water security.

2 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Parliamentary panel urges India to appoint Polar Ambassador and seek full Arctic Council membership for enhanced diplomatic engagement and climate research.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

31 Jul, 2026

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Parliamentary panel urges India to appoint Polar Ambassador and seek full Arctic Council membership for enhanced diplomatic engagement and climate research.

31 Jul, 2026

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

Percentage increase in Nepal’s tiger numbers in past four years, Pg8

Nepal's tiger population surges by 20% to 429 in four years, marking a significant conservation milestone despite human-wildlife conflict challenges.

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

30 Jul, 2026

Percentage increase in Nepal’s tiger numbers in past four years, Pg8

Nepal's tiger population surges by 20% to 429 in four years, marking a significant conservation milestone despite human-wildlife conflict challenges.

30 Jul, 2026

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

Pollens Help Trace Why The Harappan Civilization Shrank

Pollen analysis reveals weak Indian Summer Monsoon and 4.2 ka event caused Harappan Civilization's decline and eastward migration around 4200 years ago.

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

30 Jul, 2026

Pollens Help Trace Why The Harappan Civilization Shrank

Pollen analysis reveals weak Indian Summer Monsoon and 4.2 ka event caused Harappan Civilization's decline and eastward migration around 4200 years ago.

30 Jul, 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

Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this year, Pg11

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 66 lives, displace 7 lakh, as extreme rainfall, climate change, and deforestation overwhelm river systems.

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

27 Jul, 2026

Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this year, Pg11

Unprecedented Assam floods claim 66 lives, displace 7 lakh, as extreme rainfall, climate change, and deforestation overwhelm river systems.

27 Jul, 2026

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

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Silt in rivers to urbanisation: Behind Kerala's worsening floods, Pg12

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopards, Pg12

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopards, Pg12

The road ahead for the Asiatic lion, Pg8

The road ahead for the Asiatic lion, Pg8

10-km mining buffer applies to all wetland reserves: SC, Pg12

10-km mining buffer applies to all wetland reserves: SC, Pg12

Global Warming: Picking Speed, Pg2

Global Warming: Picking Speed, Pg2

On International Clouded Leopard Day, India Strengthens Conservation Through Dedicated Conservation Action Plan For The Wild Cat

On International Clouded Leopard Day, India Strengthens Conservation Through Dedicated Conservation Action Plan For The Wild Cat

Climate whiplash, fire clouds: The factors fuelling Europe's massive wildfires, Pg9

Climate whiplash, fire clouds: The factors fuelling Europe's massive wildfires, Pg9

Listening to rivers, learning from fires, Pg10

Listening to rivers, learning from fires, Pg10

Water Management And Conservation

Water Management And Conservation

Glaw Lake Becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s First Ramsar Site; India’s Ramsar Sites Tally Reaches 101

Glaw Lake Becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s First Ramsar Site; India’s Ramsar Sites Tally Reaches 101

Translocate, Keep In Enclosures: Chhattisgarh Bid To Save Its Wild Buffaloes From Extinction, Pg9

Translocate, Keep In Enclosures: Chhattisgarh Bid To Save Its Wild Buffaloes From Extinction, Pg9

2 helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires; Hungary shuts n-plant, Pg2

2 helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires; Hungary shuts n-plant, Pg2

Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas, Pg10

Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas, Pg10

A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to 8.25% of the world’s butterflies, moths, Pg12

A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to 8.25% of the world’s butterflies, moths, Pg12

Europe’s relentless summer leads to unprecedented wildfires, Pg7

Europe’s relentless summer leads to unprecedented wildfires, Pg7

Catch the Rain in Odisha: From Awareness to Groundwater Recharge

Catch the Rain in Odisha: From Awareness to Groundwater Recharge

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Percentage increase in Nepal’s tiger numbers in past four years, Pg8

Percentage increase in Nepal’s tiger numbers in past four years, Pg8

Pollens Help Trace Why The Harappan Civilization Shrank

Pollens Help Trace Why The Harappan Civilization Shrank

Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this year, Pg11

Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this year, Pg11

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