Geography Current Affairs for UPSC

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Trump imposes extra 100% tariff on China starting Nov. 1, Pg13

Trump escalates trade war with China, imposing 100% tariffs and threatening summit cancellation over rare earth export curbs.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

12 Oct, 2025

Trump imposes extra 100% tariff on China starting Nov. 1, Pg13

Trump escalates trade war with China, imposing 100% tariffs and threatening summit cancellation over rare earth export curbs.

12 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trump threatens China with 100% more tariffs over rare earth curbs, Pg1.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on China over rare earth export controls, escalating trade tensions and impacting global supply chains.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Oct, 2025

Trump threatens China with 100% more tariffs over rare earth curbs, Pg1.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on China over rare earth export controls, escalating trade tensions and impacting global supply chains.

12 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

The five rare earths Chinese export controls are targeting, pg17.

China restricts exports of Holmium, Erbium, Thulium, Europium, and Ytterbium impacting semiconductors, lasers, and nuclear technology sectors globally.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

10 Oct, 2025

The five rare earths Chinese export controls are targeting, pg17.

China restricts exports of Holmium, Erbium, Thulium, Europium, and Ytterbium impacting semiconductors, lasers, and nuclear technology sectors globally.

10 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

China outlines curbs on exports of rare earths, technology, Pg18

China tightens rare earth export controls, demanding approvals for items with even trace amounts amid trade tensions with the U.S.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

10 Oct, 2025

China outlines curbs on exports of rare earths, technology, Pg18

China tightens rare earth export controls, demanding approvals for items with even trace amounts amid trade tensions with the U.S.

10 Oct, 2025

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

All about asking the right question: How accurate are climate models?, Pg15.

Decoding climate models: How they work, their evolution from EBMs to GCMs, accuracy, limitations, and relevance for climate change understanding.

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

9 Oct, 2025

All about asking the right question: How accurate are climate models?, Pg15.

Decoding climate models: How they work, their evolution from EBMs to GCMs, accuracy, limitations, and relevance for climate change understanding.

9 Oct, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

Hyderabad floods highlight urban planning failures; experts urge dedicated climate emergency fund for resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

7 Oct, 2025

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

Hyderabad floods highlight urban planning failures; experts urge dedicated climate emergency fund for resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery.

7 Oct, 2025

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

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank using vitrification to safeguard threatened reefs in the Coral Triangle, preserving genetic diversity.

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

6 Oct, 2025

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank using vitrification to safeguard threatened reefs in the Coral Triangle, preserving genetic diversity.

6 Oct, 2025

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Marshland trap, Pg6

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan against adventurism near Sir Creek; cites strategic importance amid rising tensions and Chinese involvement.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 Oct, 2025

Marshland trap, Pg6

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan against adventurism near Sir Creek; cites strategic importance amid rising tensions and Chinese involvement.

6 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Sir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan over Sir Creek, citing strategic importance, economic interests, and unresolved boundary disputes since 1965 war.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 Oct, 2025

Sir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan over Sir Creek, citing strategic importance, economic interests, and unresolved boundary disputes since 1965 war.

6 Oct, 2025

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.

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

India's dam construction lags China, threatening water security amidst population growth and climate change impacts by 2050.

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.

4 Oct, 2025

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

India's dam construction lags China, threatening water security amidst population growth and climate change impacts by 2050.

4 Oct, 2025

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.

Will China capture the electrolyser market?, Pg10

China poised to dominate electrolyser market with 85% capacity, sparking global concerns over green hydrogen supply chain control.

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.

3 Oct, 2025

Will China capture the electrolyser market?, Pg10

China poised to dominate electrolyser market with 85% capacity, sparking global concerns over green hydrogen supply chain control.

3 Oct, 2025

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

Changing the frame, Pg8

Excessive monsoon rains boost crop production but trigger devastating floods and landslides, exposing disaster preparedness gaps and skewed perception.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Disaster and Disaster Management

3 Oct, 2025

Changing the frame, Pg8

Excessive monsoon rains boost crop production but trigger devastating floods and landslides, exposing disaster preparedness gaps and skewed perception.

3 Oct, 2025

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

Natural forces like lightning and heat killed 6,444 in 2023, says NCRB report, Pg2.

NCRB report reveals 6,444 deaths in 2023 due to natural forces; lightning strikes, heatstroke deaths rise significantly.

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

3 Oct, 2025

Natural forces like lightning and heat killed 6,444 in 2023, says NCRB report, Pg2.

NCRB report reveals 6,444 deaths in 2023 due to natural forces; lightning strikes, heatstroke deaths rise significantly.

3 Oct, 2025

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

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

Deforestation disrupts Amazon's 'flying rivers', intensifying droughts and threatening rainforest-to-savanna shift, warns scientists.

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

2 Oct, 2025

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

Deforestation disrupts Amazon's 'flying rivers', intensifying droughts and threatening rainforest-to-savanna shift, warns scientists.

2 Oct, 2025

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

India got 8% more monsoon rainfall this year, says IMD, Pg12

India witnesses 8% surplus monsoon rainfall, IMD reports, with Northwest India receiving highest rainfall since 2001, but East faces deficits.

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

1 Oct, 2025

India got 8% more monsoon rainfall this year, says IMD, Pg12

India witnesses 8% surplus monsoon rainfall, IMD reports, with Northwest India receiving highest rainfall since 2001, but East faces deficits.

1 Oct, 2025

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

India experienced 5th wettest monsoon since 2001, more rain in October, says IMD, Pg12.

India experiences 5th wettest monsoon since 2001 with 8% surplus; IMD forecasts continued rain into October.

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

1 Oct, 2025

India experienced 5th wettest monsoon since 2001, more rain in October, says IMD, Pg12.

India experiences 5th wettest monsoon since 2001 with 8% surplus; IMD forecasts continued rain into October.

1 Oct, 2025

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

AMAZON RAINFOREST TREES GETTING BIGGER: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS, Pg14.

Amazon rainforest trees exhibit increased growth due to rising CO2 levels, enhancing carbon absorption by 3.3% per decade.

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

1 Oct, 2025

AMAZON RAINFOREST TREES GETTING BIGGER: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS, Pg14.

Amazon rainforest trees exhibit increased growth due to rising CO2 levels, enhancing carbon absorption by 3.3% per decade.

1 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Relying on ourselves, Pg11.

Vedanta Group chairman advocates policy reforms for Atmanirbhar Bharat in natural resources, targeting reduced import dependence by 2047.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

1 Oct, 2025

Relying on ourselves, Pg11.

Vedanta Group chairman advocates policy reforms for Atmanirbhar Bharat in natural resources, targeting reduced import dependence by 2047.

1 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

The Indian Ocean mineral exploration push, Pg14.

India secures exclusive rights for polymetallic sulphide exploration in Carlsberg Ridge, boosting resource security and deep-sea technology advancements.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

30 Sep, 2025

The Indian Ocean mineral exploration push, Pg14.

India secures exclusive rights for polymetallic sulphide exploration in Carlsberg Ridge, boosting resource security and deep-sea technology advancements.

30 Sep, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

'OPEC+ plans another oil output hike in November', Pg22.

OPEC+ considers further oil output hike of 137,000 barrels per day in November amid rising prices and geopolitical tensions.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

29 Sep, 2025

'OPEC+ plans another oil output hike in November', Pg22.

OPEC+ considers further oil output hike of 137,000 barrels per day in November amid rising prices and geopolitical tensions.

29 Sep, 2025

Geography

Trump imposes extra 100% tariff on China starting Nov. 1, Pg13

Trump imposes extra 100% tariff on China starting Nov. 1, Pg13

Trump threatens China with 100% more tariffs over rare earth curbs, Pg1.

Trump threatens China with 100% more tariffs over rare earth curbs, Pg1.

The five rare earths Chinese export controls are targeting, pg17.

The five rare earths Chinese export controls are targeting, pg17.

China outlines curbs on exports of rare earths, technology, Pg18

China outlines curbs on exports of rare earths, technology, Pg18

All about asking the right question: How accurate are climate models?, Pg15.

All about asking the right question: How accurate are climate models?, Pg15.

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

We need an urban climate emergency fund, Pg7

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Philippines pioneers coral larvae cryobank to protect threatened reefs, PgII

Marshland trap, Pg6

Marshland trap, Pg6

Sir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.

Sir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

Will China capture the electrolyser market?, Pg10

Will China capture the electrolyser market?, Pg10

Changing the frame, Pg8

Changing the frame, Pg8

Natural forces like lightning and heat killed 6,444 in 2023, says NCRB report, Pg2.

Natural forces like lightning and heat killed 6,444 in 2023, says NCRB report, Pg2.

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of severe droughts, Pg14.

India got 8% more monsoon rainfall this year, says IMD, Pg12

India got 8% more monsoon rainfall this year, says IMD, Pg12

India experienced 5th wettest monsoon since 2001, more rain in October, says IMD, Pg12.

India experienced 5th wettest monsoon since 2001, more rain in October, says IMD, Pg12.

AMAZON RAINFOREST TREES GETTING BIGGER: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS, Pg14.

AMAZON RAINFOREST TREES GETTING BIGGER: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS, Pg14.

Relying on ourselves, Pg11.

Relying on ourselves, Pg11.

The Indian Ocean mineral exploration push, Pg14.

The Indian Ocean mineral exploration push, Pg14.

'OPEC+ plans another oil output hike in November', Pg22.

'OPEC+ plans another oil output hike in November', Pg22.

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