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

Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s biggest dam despite protest from downstream Egypt, Pg14

Ethiopia inaugurates $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), sparking protest from Egypt over Nile water security.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
10 Sep, 2025

China digs in on ‘rare earth’, commands global market, Pg7

China tightens grip on rare earth market with new export restrictions amid trade tensions, impacting global supply chains.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
7 Sep, 2025

North America affects monsoon rain over India , Pg10

North American summer warming intensifies Indian monsoon by altering global air circulation patterns, surpassing even Tibetan influence, says study.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Sep, 2025

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Sep, 2025

Expanding glacial lakes which need supervision: CWC , Pg8

CWC reports India's glacial lake area surged 30% since 2011, escalating flood risks nationwide amid climate concerns.

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

Over 800 killed, 2,800 injured as earthquake strikes Afghanistan , Pg1

Afghanistan earthquake kills 800+, injures 2,800; Taliban seeks international aid amid humanitarian crisis and resource constraints.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
2 Sep, 2025

Geographers uncover why some rivers stay single while others split , Pg2

Research reveals erosion drives river splitting, impacting flood risks and ecosystem services, with implications for Ganga and Brahmaputra management.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
2 Sep, 2025

India extends assistance to earthquake-hit Afghanistan , Pg10

India provides humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, dispatching tents and food after devastating earthquake; Modi expresses condolences and support.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Sep, 2025

Data show seas rising faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than believed , Pg2

Study reveals alarming sea-level rise around Maldives, Lakshadweep, challenging previous assumptions about climate change impacts and adaptation strategies.

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

‘Mini-cloudbursts’ are on the rise: IMD chief , Pg1

IMD reports rise in 'mini-cloudbursts,' forecasts above-normal September rainfall, while IMCT assesses flood damage in affected states.

Population and Associated IssuesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
31 Aug, 2025

Land-use change reduced flows in China’s river stations , Pg13

Chinese study reveals land-use changes, climate variability, and water diversion significantly reduced river flows in 70% of hydrological stations.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Aug, 2025

Déjà vu , Pg8

Erratic monsoon patterns cause widespread devastation in North India, highlighting the urgent need for proactive disaster management and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
25 Aug, 2025

Cloudburst: when the balloon pops , Pg2

Cloudbursts unleash torrential rainfall exceeding 100mm/hour, triggering flash floods and landslides in vulnerable mountainous regions, posing significant disaster risks.

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

Svalbard glaciers suffered ‘extreme’ melting in 2024 , Pg13

Svalbard glaciers face unprecedented melting in 2024, losing 1% ice in six weeks due to record temperatures.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2025

Biodiversity everywhere is ordered by a common ‘hidden’ pattern , PgII.

Global study reveals 'onion-like' pattern in biodiversity distribution, highlighting core hotspots and transition zones across biogeographical regions, informing conservation strategies.

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

Grassland invaders stifle Assam’s island-like national park home to feral horses: study , Pg12.

Invasive species and native 'grassland invaders' threaten Dibru-Saikhowa National Park's grasslands, endangering feral horses and local fauna.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
18 Aug, 2025

In Namibia, India shows a new way to engage Africa , Pg6

India strengthens ties with Namibia through cultural diplomacy, economic cooperation, and tech transfer, contrasting Western conditional aid approach.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
16 Aug, 2025

The day a village in Uttarkashi disappeared , Pg7

Uttarkashi's Dharali village vanishes after cloudburst-triggered landslide; dozens missing, infrastructure destroyed, raising concerns about Himalayan construction and ecological fragility.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Aug, 2025

Only united action can stop the hyacinth’s invasion , Pg10

Water hyacinth invasion threatens Kerala's ecosystem, livelihoods; calls for national policy, incentivized innovation, and united action to combat the menace.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
14 Aug, 2025

1950 quake that broke mountains is a portend of things to come , Pg II.

1950 Assam earthquake's devastation highlights Himalayan seismic vulnerability; experts warn of future high-magnitude quakes amid infrastructure development.

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