Geography Current Affairs for UPSC

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

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

Uttarakhand approves felling 7,000 Devdar trees for Char Dham road project despite ecological warnings and disaster risks.

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

23 Jan, 2026

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

Uttarakhand approves felling 7,000 Devdar trees for Char Dham road project despite ecological warnings and disaster risks.

23 Jan, 2026

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

Study shows India’s deltas sinking due to human activity, PgII

Indian river deltas sinking rapidly due to human activities like groundwater extraction and urbanization, exacerbating flood risks and land loss.

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

22 Jan, 2026

Study shows India’s deltas sinking due to human activity, PgII

Indian river deltas sinking rapidly due to human activities like groundwater extraction and urbanization, exacerbating flood risks and land loss.

22 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

‘Goldilocks’ situation has kept food inflation at bay, Pg19

Favorable monsoon and moderate temperatures lead to bumper crop yields, easing food inflation concerns in India.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

22 Jan, 2026

‘Goldilocks’ situation has kept food inflation at bay, Pg19

Favorable monsoon and moderate temperatures lead to bumper crop yields, easing food inflation concerns in India.

22 Jan, 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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

UN report warns of 'water bankruptcy' due to climate change, urging transparent accounting and sustainable practices globally.

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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Jan, 2026

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

UN report warns of 'water bankruptcy' due to climate change, urging transparent accounting and sustainable practices globally.

22 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

EV boom triggers copper demand surge; supply crunch looms by 2026, threatening EV adoption and decarbonization goals.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

21 Jan, 2026

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

EV boom triggers copper demand surge; supply crunch looms by 2026, threatening EV adoption and decarbonization goals.

21 Jan, 2026

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

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

Antarctic penguins breed earlier due to warming temperatures, threatening krill-dependent species with extinction by century's end.

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

21 Jan, 2026

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

Antarctic penguins breed earlier due to warming temperatures, threatening krill-dependent species with extinction by century's end.

21 Jan, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

2 billion-strong market... mother of all deals: EU chief on pact with India, Pg1

EU eyes 'first mover advantage' with India trade deal amid US tariff threats and apple import duty concerns raised by Himachal CM.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

21 Jan, 2026

2 billion-strong market... mother of all deals: EU chief on pact with India, Pg1

EU eyes 'first mover advantage' with India trade deal amid US tariff threats and apple import duty concerns raised by Himachal CM.

21 Jan, 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

Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless (Dry winter for country but northwest region particularly hit, receiving just 8 per cent of rain expected), Pg3

Himalayan states face snowless winter, with rainfall 96% below normal, raising concerns about water security and forest fires.

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

17 Jan, 2026

Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless (Dry winter for country but northwest region particularly hit, receiving just 8 per cent of rain expected), Pg3

Himalayan states face snowless winter, with rainfall 96% below normal, raising concerns about water security and forest fires.

17 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

EAM: India, Japan partnership has potential to de-risk global economy, Pg11

India and Japan deepen strategic ties with AI dialogue and critical minerals working group to de-risk global economy.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

17 Jan, 2026

EAM: India, Japan partnership has potential to de-risk global economy, Pg11

India and Japan deepen strategic ties with AI dialogue and critical minerals working group to de-risk global economy.

17 Jan, 2026

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

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

India's winter peak power demand surpasses summer levels due to unusual cold, EV adoption, and changing climate patterns.

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

16 Jan, 2026

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

India's winter peak power demand surpasses summer levels due to unusual cold, EV adoption, and changing climate patterns.

16 Jan, 2026

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

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

Global natural disaster losses drop to $224 billion in 2025, but climate change-driven extreme weather events remain alarming.

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

15 Jan, 2026

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

Global natural disaster losses drop to $224 billion in 2025, but climate change-driven extreme weather events remain alarming.

15 Jan, 2026

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

An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy, Pg6

India pursues critical mineral diplomacy amid China's export controls, forging partnerships with Australia, Japan, and African nations for resource security.

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

15 Jan, 2026

An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy, Pg6

India pursues critical mineral diplomacy amid China's export controls, forging partnerships with Australia, Japan, and African nations for resource security.

15 Jan, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Jan, 2026

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

15 Jan, 2026

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

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

Scientists inaugurate world's first mountain ice core repository in Antarctica, preserving Earth's atmospheric history amidst rapid glacial melting.

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

15 Jan, 2026

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

Scientists inaugurate world's first mountain ice core repository in Antarctica, preserving Earth's atmospheric history amidst rapid glacial melting.

15 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Greenlanders are not chess pieces on a board, Pg14

US strategic interest in Greenland intensifies amidst Arctic geopolitical shifts, resource competition, and China's growing influence.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

14 Jan, 2026

Greenlanders are not chess pieces on a board, Pg14

US strategic interest in Greenland intensifies amidst Arctic geopolitical shifts, resource competition, and China's growing influence.

14 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jan, 2026

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

13 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The ‘heavy’ lure of Venezuela’s crude for the US, Pg22

US eyes Venezuelan heavy crude due to refinery configurations despite political tensions and domestic production boom.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

13 Jan, 2026

The ‘heavy’ lure of Venezuela’s crude for the US, Pg22

US eyes Venezuelan heavy crude due to refinery configurations despite political tensions and domestic production boom.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

Railways' Kavach system and airlines' ILS CAT IIIB landings mitigate fog disruptions, ensuring safer winter travel amidst visibility challenges.

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

12 Jan, 2026

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

Railways' Kavach system and airlines' ILS CAT IIIB landings mitigate fog disruptions, ensuring safer winter travel amidst visibility challenges.

12 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

US to push for quicker action on rare earths, Pg17

US urges G7 and allies to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals amid supply chain concerns.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

12 Jan, 2026

US to push for quicker action on rare earths, Pg17

US urges G7 and allies to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals amid supply chain concerns.

12 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources

US cracks down on 'shadow fleet': Why countries use it to move oil, how it operates, Pg13

US intensifies crackdown on 'shadow fleet' tankers evading sanctions, seizing vessels transporting sanctioned oil from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources

11 Jan, 2026

US cracks down on 'shadow fleet': Why countries use it to move oil, how it operates, Pg13

US intensifies crackdown on 'shadow fleet' tankers evading sanctions, seizing vessels transporting sanctioned oil from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia.

11 Jan, 2026

Geography

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

A dangerous march towards a Himalayan ecocide, Pg10

Study shows India’s deltas sinking due to human activity, PgII

Study shows India’s deltas sinking due to human activity, PgII

‘Goldilocks’ situation has kept food inflation at bay, Pg19

‘Goldilocks’ situation has kept food inflation at bay, Pg19

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14

2 billion-strong market... mother of all deals: EU chief on pact with India, Pg1

2 billion-strong market... mother of all deals: EU chief on pact with India, Pg1

Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless (Dry winter for country but northwest region particularly hit, receiving just 8 per cent of rain expected), Pg3

Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless (Dry winter for country but northwest region particularly hit, receiving just 8 per cent of rain expected), Pg3

EAM: India, Japan partnership has potential to de-risk global economy, Pg11

EAM: India, Japan partnership has potential to de-risk global economy, Pg11

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

‘Losses due to disasters drop in 2025, picture still alarming’, PgII

An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy, Pg6

An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy, Pg6

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

After seed vault, an ice vault: First repository of mountain ice cores built, Pg2

Greenlanders are not chess pieces on a board, Pg14

Greenlanders are not chess pieces on a board, Pg14

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

The ‘heavy’ lure of Venezuela’s crude for the US, Pg22

The ‘heavy’ lure of Venezuela’s crude for the US, Pg22

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

US to push for quicker action on rare earths, Pg17

US to push for quicker action on rare earths, Pg17

US cracks down on 'shadow fleet': Why countries use it to move oil, how it operates, Pg13

US cracks down on 'shadow fleet': Why countries use it to move oil, how it operates, Pg13

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