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

Four glacial lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade: study, Pg10

New satellite study reveals four high-risk glacial lakes in Arunachal Pradesh expanded significantly, escalating GLOF threat in Eastern Himalaya.

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

20 Jun, 2026

Four glacial lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade: study, Pg10

New satellite study reveals four high-risk glacial lakes in Arunachal Pradesh expanded significantly, escalating GLOF threat in Eastern Himalaya.

20 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gold ore shoots found near KGF, Pg11

Geological Survey of India and Bharat Gold Mines Limited locate promising gold ore shoots near KGF, potentially extending mine life.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

19 Jun, 2026

Gold ore shoots found near KGF, Pg11

Geological Survey of India and Bharat Gold Mines Limited locate promising gold ore shoots near KGF, potentially extending mine life.

19 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

FAO, WFP appeal for $202 million to shield 8.8 million across 22 nations from El Niño-induced drought, flood, and storm threats.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

19 Jun, 2026

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

FAO, WFP appeal for $202 million to shield 8.8 million across 22 nations from El Niño-induced drought, flood, and storm threats.

19 Jun, 2026

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16

Thailand revives $30.45 billion 'Land Bridge' project, linking Andaman Sea to Gulf of Thailand, to bypass congested Malacca Strait amid global chokepoint concerns.

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Jun, 2026

Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16

Thailand revives $30.45 billion 'Land Bridge' project, linking Andaman Sea to Gulf of Thailand, to bypass congested Malacca Strait amid global chokepoint concerns.

19 Jun, 2026

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

Why the monsoon's progress has stalled over Maharashtra, Pg15

India's southwest monsoon stalls over Maharashtra, recording 38% deficit; weakened winds, absent low-pressure systems, and MJO unfavorable.

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

19 Jun, 2026

Why the monsoon's progress has stalled over Maharashtra, Pg15

India's southwest monsoon stalls over Maharashtra, recording 38% deficit; weakened winds, absent low-pressure systems, and MJO unfavorable.

19 Jun, 2026

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

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.

18 Jun, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8

India-Russia RELOS operationalized for reciprocal logistics support, enabling joint exercises and Arctic access, debunking claims of permanent troop stationing.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

18 Jun, 2026

What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8

India-Russia RELOS operationalized for reciprocal logistics support, enabling joint exercises and Arctic access, debunking claims of permanent troop stationing.

18 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

18 Jun, 2026

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.

18 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India's monsoon deficit hits 35% as El Niño stalls progress, threatening kharif crops and food inflation; government prepares contingency plans.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

17 Jun, 2026

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India's monsoon deficit hits 35% as El Niño stalls progress, threatening kharif crops and food inflation; government prepares contingency plans.

17 Jun, 2026

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

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

India's urban water crisis deepens amid heatwave, exposing governance failures and demanding urgent policy shifts towards efficient management and nature-based solutions.

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

17 Jun, 2026

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

India's urban water crisis deepens amid heatwave, exposing governance failures and demanding urgent policy shifts towards efficient management and nature-based solutions.

17 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14

New study reveals heatwaves significantly elevate surface ozone levels, causing hundreds of additional cardiac and respiratory deaths across India, exceeding WHO limits.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

16 Jun, 2026

Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14

New study reveals heatwaves significantly elevate surface ozone levels, causing hundreds of additional cardiac and respiratory deaths across India, exceeding WHO limits.

16 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India, Sweden not competing with one another, we actually can complete one another, Pg8

India and Sweden forge strategic partnership, focusing on defence co-production, economic ties, and global collaboration, with Sweden supporting India's UNSC bid.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Jun, 2026

India, Sweden not competing with one another, we actually can complete one another, Pg8

India and Sweden forge strategic partnership, focusing on defence co-production, economic ties, and global collaboration, with Sweden supporting India's UNSC bid.

16 Jun, 2026

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

US trade advocacy body forms task force on India-US critical mineral cooperation, Pg13

US-India Business Council forms critical minerals task force to counter China's dominance, securing vital supply chains for EVs and defense.

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

16 Jun, 2026

US trade advocacy body forms task force on India-US critical mineral cooperation, Pg13

US-India Business Council forms critical minerals task force to counter China's dominance, securing vital supply chains for EVs and defense.

16 Jun, 2026

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

The giant world of fungi, Pg2

Groundbreaking study maps 110 quadrillion km of underground fungal networks, revealing their critical 11% global carbon sequestration role and threats to vital grassland hotspots.

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

15 Jun, 2026

The giant world of fungi, Pg2

Groundbreaking study maps 110 quadrillion km of underground fungal networks, revealing their critical 11% global carbon sequestration role and threats to vital grassland hotspots.

15 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jun, 2026

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.

14 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

El Niño emerges in Pacific Ocean, to intensify during SW monsoon: IMD, Pg8

IMD confirms El Niño emergence in Pacific, predicting intensification and below-normal Southwest Monsoon rainfall for India.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

13 Jun, 2026

El Niño emerges in Pacific Ocean, to intensify during SW monsoon: IMD, Pg8

IMD confirms El Niño emergence in Pacific, predicting intensification and below-normal Southwest Monsoon rainfall for India.

13 Jun, 2026

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

Heat, dust storm, then rain: Decoding Delhi-NCR's 'erratic' weather in June, Pg4

Delhi-NCR's weather swings wildly from punishing heat to sudden rain, explained by squall lines and the looming strong El Niño.

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

13 Jun, 2026

Heat, dust storm, then rain: Decoding Delhi-NCR's 'erratic' weather in June, Pg4

Delhi-NCR's weather swings wildly from punishing heat to sudden rain, explained by squall lines and the looming strong El Niño.

13 Jun, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6

Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at 11,578 feet highlights India's engineering triumph over extreme Himalayan geological and climatic challenges.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

11 Jun, 2026

Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6

Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at 11,578 feet highlights India's engineering triumph over extreme Himalayan geological and climatic challenges.

11 Jun, 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

Study: Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threat of climate hazards remains, Pg22

Hindu Kush Himalaya faces drier monsoon, heightened flood, GLOF, landslide risks due to El Niño, warns ICIMOD study.

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

11 Jun, 2026

Study: Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threat of climate hazards remains, Pg22

Hindu Kush Himalaya faces drier monsoon, heightened flood, GLOF, landslide risks due to El Niño, warns ICIMOD study.

11 Jun, 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

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.

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

11 Jun, 2026

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Alarming study confirms 2025 as third warmest year, with human activities driving highest-ever global warming, jeopardizing the 1.5°C climate goal.

11 Jun, 2026

Geography

Four glacial lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade: study, Pg10

Four glacial lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade: study, Pg10

Gold ore shoots found near KGF, Pg11

Gold ore shoots found near KGF, Pg11

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16

Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16

Why the monsoon's progress has stalled over Maharashtra, Pg15

Why the monsoon's progress has stalled over Maharashtra, Pg15

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2

What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8

What does the India-Russia logistics agreement allow?, Pg8

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14

Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study, Pg14

India, Sweden not competing with one another, we actually can complete one another, Pg8

India, Sweden not competing with one another, we actually can complete one another, Pg8

US trade advocacy body forms task force on India-US critical mineral cooperation, Pg13

US trade advocacy body forms task force on India-US critical mineral cooperation, Pg13

The giant world of fungi, Pg2

The giant world of fungi, Pg2

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

El Niño emerges in Pacific Ocean, to intensify during SW monsoon: IMD, Pg8

El Niño emerges in Pacific Ocean, to intensify during SW monsoon: IMD, Pg8

Heat, dust storm, then rain: Decoding Delhi-NCR's 'erratic' weather in June, Pg4

Heat, dust storm, then rain: Decoding Delhi-NCR's 'erratic' weather in June, Pg4

Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6

Zojila Tunnel: The challenge of digging through the Himalayas, Pg6

Study: Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threat of climate hazards remains, Pg22

Study: Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon, but threat of climate hazards remains, Pg22

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study, Pg7

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