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Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
29 Sep, 2025

Food security amid uncertainty, Pg11.

India seeks fertilizer security through Moroccan phosphate ventures amid global supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical shifts impacting food production.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Sep, 2025

Indus river dolphins eating lots of microplastics, Pg11

Indus river dolphins found ingesting high quantities of microplastics, mainly textile fibres and PET, posing threat to species and river health.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
28 Sep, 2025

Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years, Pg11

Ganga River faces unprecedented drying since 1990s, study reveals; threatens 600 million people dependent on it.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
28 Sep, 2025

Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman block, Pg11.

Oil India discovers natural gas reserves in Andaman offshore block, boosting India's energy security and domestic production.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
25 Sep, 2025

Follow the rains, not the calendar, to fight floods, Pg11

Indian cities grapple with increasing urban floods due to climate change and outdated infrastructure planning, reveals CEEW analysis.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
25 Sep, 2025

Wind speeds of 280 kmph: What made Super Typhoon Ragasa so intense?, Pg 22.

Super Typhoon Ragasa devastates Hong Kong and Southern China with record-breaking 280 kmph winds, displacing millions and causing widespread damage.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
21 Sep, 2025

El Niño makes India’s heavy rains more intense, Pg12

El Niño intensifies heavy rainfall events in central and southwest India despite overall rainfall reduction, complicating disaster preparedness.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
21 Sep, 2025

India inks deep sea mining exploration deal with UN body, pg 13.

India secures 15-year deep sea mining exploration rights in Indian Ocean from UN body for polymetallic sulphides.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
20 Sep, 2025

With China exerting its power, race to make rare earth magnets elsewhere begins, Pg 18.

Global race intensifies to break China's rare earth magnet dominance amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities, impacting industries worldwide.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
20 Sep, 2025

A document past its time, Pg 14.

Indus Water Treaty faces climate change and political challenges, needs data sharing framework for effective water management between India, Pakistan.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth Sector
18 Sep, 2025

Crosstalk: waning immunity against Japanese encephalitis worsens dengue, Pg2

Study reveals waning Japanese Encephalitis immunity increases dengue severity, suggesting timely JE vaccine boosters to mitigate dengue risks in Asia.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
18 Sep, 2025

Securing valleys and slopes, Pg 12.

Himalayan states face climate-induced disasters; coordinated disaster response showcases tech adoption, but preparedness gaps demand citizen involvement and resilient infrastructure.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Sep, 2025

HEED THE HILLS, Pg 14.

Uttarakhand's extreme rainfall causes landslides, prompting Char Dham Highway project safety re-evaluation amid climate change and ecological concerns.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Sep, 2025

As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime, Pg II.

Global study reveals artificial light extends bird activity by an hour, disrupting natural rhythms and ecosystems worldwide.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
16 Sep, 2025

India gets licence to scour Indian Ocean for precious metals, Pg14

India secures ISA license to explore Carlsberg Ridge for polymetallic sulphur nodules, boosting access to critical minerals.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Sep, 2025

Sliver of hope, Pg8

Sundarban crocodile census reveals population rise, highlighting conservation success beyond megafauna, but climate threats loom.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Sep, 2025

Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11

Fiji's endemic ant species decline by 79% post-human arrival 3,000 years ago due to habitat destruction and invasive species.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Sep, 2025

Rampant development, not climate, pushing Himalayas to the edge, Pg2

Himalayan disasters exacerbated by rampant development, warns experts; calls for stringent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices to mitigate risks.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth Sector
11 Sep, 2025

Dengue cases linked to climate change in Asia and the Americas, Pg10

Dengue cases surge in Asia, Americas due to climate change; projected to rise 76% by 2050, says study.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
11 Sep, 2025

Automakers brace for hit on PLI benefits as RE magnet curbs from China continue

Chinese rare earth magnet export curbs threaten Indian automakers' PLI benefits, forcing expensive component imports and hindering domestic value addition.

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