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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

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

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

‘Dragonfly, damselfly species missing in the Western Ghats’, Pg11

Western Ghats biodiversity faces alarming gap: 35% dragonfly, damselfly species missing, indicating ecological stress and habitat loss.

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

10 May, 2026

‘Dragonfly, damselfly species missing in the Western Ghats’, Pg11

Western Ghats biodiversity faces alarming gap: 35% dragonfly, damselfly species missing, indicating ecological stress and habitat loss.

10 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

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

OPEC+ agrees 3rd oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees to a modest oil output hike for June amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, signaling market control despite limited impact.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 May, 2026

OPEC+ agrees 3rd oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees to a modest oil output hike for June amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, signaling market control despite limited impact.

4 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

Distribution of Key Natural Resources India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

Unregulated rare earth mining in Myanmar and Laos threatens Mekong River, impacting food exports and livelihoods across Southeast Asia.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Apr, 2026

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

Unregulated rare earth mining in Myanmar and Laos threatens Mekong River, impacting food exports and livelihoods across Southeast Asia.

30 Apr, 2026

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.

What UAE exit from OPEC means, Pg15

UAE's OPEC exit signals potential oil price war amid shifting global dynamics, impacting importers like India dependent on crude oil.

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 Apr, 2026

What UAE exit from OPEC means, Pg15

UAE's OPEC exit signals potential oil price war amid shifting global dynamics, impacting importers like India dependent on crude oil.

30 Apr, 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

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

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

New study suggests Homo sapiens' superior social connectivity, not climate change, led to Neanderthals' extinction, challenging competitive exclusion theory.

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

27 Apr, 2026

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

New study suggests Homo sapiens' superior social connectivity, not climate change, led to Neanderthals' extinction, challenging competitive exclusion theory.

27 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

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

Jaishankar highlights India-Africa ties as a beacon of stability amid global turbulence, focusing on development and strategic partnerships.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

24 Apr, 2026

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

Jaishankar highlights India-Africa ties as a beacon of stability amid global turbulence, focusing on development and strategic partnerships.

24 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 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

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

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Indian forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100 with rising precipitation and elevated CO₂ levels, study reveals.

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

21 Apr, 2026

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

Indian forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100 with rising precipitation and elevated CO₂ levels, study reveals.

21 Apr, 2026

Geography

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

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

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

‘Dragonfly, damselfly species missing in the Western Ghats’, Pg11

‘Dragonfly, damselfly species missing in the Western Ghats’, Pg11

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

OPEC+ agrees 3rd oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees 3rd oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

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

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

What UAE exit from OPEC means, Pg15

What UAE exit from OPEC means, Pg15

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

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

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

Neanderthal mystery, PgII

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

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

​High heat, Pg8

​High heat, Pg8

War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19

War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

India’s forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, study finds, Pg16

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