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Mekedatu Reservoir and the Cauvery Water Dispute
Mekedatu Reservoir and the Cauvery Water Dispute Context Karnataka has identified 2,500 acres of alternative...
Read MoreBay of Bengal Cyclone Risk and Disaster Preparedness
Bay of Bengal Cyclone Risk and Disaster Preparedness Context Andhra Pradesh accelerated its recovery efforts...
Read MoreBhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Flood and the North Bengal Risk Corridor
Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Flood and the North Bengal Risk Corridor Context A Glacial Lake...
Read MoreCyclone Arnab, Odisha Landslides and Post Cyclone Flood Management
Cyclone Arnab, Odisha Landslides and Post Cyclone Flood Management Context Heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone...
Read MoreSiang Megadam Protests, Arunachal Border Security and Brahmaputra Hydropolitics
Siang Megadam Protests, Arunachal Border Security and Brahmaputra Hydropolitics Context Protests in Arunachal Pradesh against...
Read MoreCyclone Arnab and Post Cyclone Flooding in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Cyclone Arnab and Post Cyclone Flooding in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Context Cyclone Arnab caused...
Read MoreTraditional Surangam Water Harvesting System Revival in Kasaragod
Traditional Surangam Water Harvesting System Revival in Kasaragod Context Eight gram panchayats in Kerala’s Kasaragod...
Read MoreHow El Niño Shaped the Path and Intensity of Cyclone Arnab
How El Niño Shaped the Path and Intensity of Cyclone Arnab Context Cyclone Arnab intensified...
Read MoreCyclone Arnab: Bay of Bengal Warning and Evacuations Along the Eastern Coast
Cyclone Arnab: Bay of Bengal Warning and Evacuations Along the Eastern Coast Context The India...
Read MoreKotia Villages Dispute Between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Kotia Villages Dispute Between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Context The Biju Janata Dal called for...
Read MoreFertiliser Imbalance, Soil Organic Carbon and Farm Sustainability
Fertiliser Imbalance, Soil Organic Carbon and Farm Sustainability Context A decline in fertiliser sales was...
Read MoreRecord Pacific Warming Raises Concerns Over an Intense El Niño Event
Record Pacific Warming Raises Concerns Over an Intense El Niño Event Context Unprecedented sea surface...
Read MoreA Distant Pacific Pattern May Be Influencing Dry Conditions in North India: Study
A Distant Pacific Pattern May Be Influencing Dry Conditions in North India: Study Context A...
Read MoreFossil Fuels in Farming and Food: The Energy Agriculture Double Bind
Fossil Fuels in Farming and Food: The Energy Agriculture Double Bind Context Modern agricultural systems...
Read MoreKamala Hydropower Project: Forest Diversion and 23 Lakh Trees
Kamala Hydropower Project: Forest Diversion and 23 Lakh Trees Context NHPC has sought forest clearance...
Read MoreCauvery Water Sharing: Supreme Court Questions Water Deficit During Drought
Cauvery Water Sharing: Supreme Court Questions Water Deficit During Drought Context Tamil Nadu sought the...
Read MoreKulsi Hydropower Project: Tribal Consent and River Ecology
Kulsi Hydropower Project: Tribal Consent and River Ecology Context: Why in News? Communities from Assam...
Read MoreVery Strong El Niño and the Forecast to Action Gap
Very Strong El Niño and the Forecast to Action Gap Context The World Meteorological Organization...
Read MoreSiang Hydropower Project: Balancing Energy Security, Ecology and Community Consent
Siang Hydropower Project: Balancing Energy Security, Ecology and Community Consent Context Youth organisations in Arunachal...
Read MoreFirst International Cargo Vessel Leaves Assam Since 1947
First International Cargo Vessel Leaves Assam Since 1947 Context A cargo vessel carrying 540 metric...
Read MoreSuper El Niño and Ecosystem Monitoring
Super El Niño and Ecosystem Monitoring CONTEXT Forecasts suggested the possibility of a strong to...
Read MoreStandardised Names on the Ladakh Map
Standardised Names on the Ladakh Map CONTEXT The Union Government, in coordination with the...
Read MoreNational Coastal Mission 2.0
National Coastal Mission 2.0 Context The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released...
Read MoreDrought Amid Monsoon and Cross Border Flood Risk: Marathwada and the Gandak
Drought Amid Monsoon and Cross Border Flood Risk: Marathwada and the Gandak Context Parts of...
Read MoreUN Sea Level Declaration
UN Sea Level Declaration Context On September 24, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a...
Read MoreKashmir as India’s Gateway to Eurasian Opportunities
Kashmir as India’s Gateway to Eurasian Opportunities Context Jammu and Kashmir occupies a strategically important...
Read MoreIndia’s Vast Canal Network Offers a Land Free Path to Solar Power
India’s Vast Canal Network Offers a Land Free Path to Solar Power Context India’s extensive...
Read MoreWater Wealth: Groundwater Exploitation in Punjab Disincentivises Small Farmers
Water Wealth: Groundwater Exploitation in Punjab Disincentivises Small Farmers Context Punjab’s 2025 – 26 groundwater...
Read More100% Drought Likely to Be Declared in Maharashtra by Month End
100% Drought Likely to Be Declared in Maharashtra by Month End Context Maharashtra is experiencing...
Read MoreKishau Multipurpose Project & Inter State Water Dispute
Kishau Multipurpose Project & Inter State Water Dispute Context Six States, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand,...
Read MoreEl Niño Expected to Strengthen During October – December
El Niño Expected to Strengthen During October – December Context According to a forecast reported...
Read MoreWhy Flat Maps Cannot Accurately Represent the Earth
Why Flat Maps Cannot Accurately Represent the Earth Why in News The growing discussion around...
Read MoreSupreme Court Refuses Further Extension to Aravalli Panel
Supreme Court Refuses Further Extension to Aravalli Panel Context The Supreme Court declined to grant...
Read MoreIndia – China and the Brahmaputra: Managing a Shared River
India – China and the Brahmaputra: Managing a Shared River Why in News China’s proposed...
Read MoreWendell Berry’s Ecological Vision: Living Within Limits
Wendell Berry’s Ecological Vision: Living Within Limits Context A recent reflection on the ideas of...
Read MoreVery Strong El Niño May Intensify the Risk of Compound Climate Disasters
Very Strong El Niño May Intensify the Risk of Compound Climate Disasters Context The World...
Read MoreRiver Linking Is Not the Solution
River Linking Is Not the Solution Context The debate over river linking has resurfaced amid...
Read MoreHimalayan Risk Monitoring and Nepal Flood Disaster
Himalayan Risk Monitoring and Nepal Flood Disaster Context The recent devastating floods in Nepal have...
Read MoreStrengthening Flood Preparedness in Jammu & Kashmir through Technology
Strengthening Flood Preparedness in Jammu & Kashmir through Technology Context Following the recent disaster in...
Read MoreCauvery Water Dispute About the Cauvery River
Cauvery Water Dispute About the Cauvery River The Cauvery (Kaveri) River is one of the...
Read MoreCauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka Releases Limited Water Amid Distress
Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka Releases Limited Water Amid Distress Context Following an improvement in rainfall,...
Read MoreOdisha Seeks Early Resolution of Mahanadi Water Dispute with Chhattisgarh
Odisha Expresses Hope for Early Resolution of Mahanadi Water Dispute Context Odisha Chief Minister Mohan...
Read MoreCauvery Water Management Authority Upholds Water Release to Tamil Nadu
Cauvery Water Management Authority Upholds Water Release to Tamil Nadu Context The Cauvery Water Management...
Read MoreReimagining the India – Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty (1996)
Reimagining the India – Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty (1996) Context The 1996 Ganga Water Treaty...
Read MoreCauvery Water Dispute: TN–Karnataka Talks
Cauvery Water Dispute: Tamil Nadu – Karnataka Talks Context Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph...
Read MoreKen-Betwa Link Project Rehabilitation Issues
Ken-Betwa Link Project: Compensation and Rehabilitation Issues Why in News? Concerns have emerged over alleged...
Read MoreIMD Forecasts Below-Normal July Rainfall
Below-Normal July Rainfall Forecast by IMD Context The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal...
Read MoreMekedatu Project and the Cauvery Water Dispute
Furore over Mekedatu Project Context : The Mekedatu Project has resurfaced as a major inter-state...
Read MoreDelhi’s Rain Silt Disposal Challenge
Ecological concerns as city runs out of space to dispose rain silt Context : Ahead...
Read MoreDeclining Reservoir Water Levels in India: Causes, Challenges and Water Security
Rapid Decline in Reservoir Water Levels Across India Context : Recent data highlighted that 13...
Read MoreElectrification: The Key Hurdle to Achieving Global Climate Targets
The key hurdle to climate targets : Electrification Context: Discussions at the mid-year UN climate...
Read MoreGlacial Lake Expansion in Arunachal Pradesh Raises GLOF Risk
Four Glacial Lakes in Arunachal have expanded in a decade Context: A satellite-based assessment of...
Read MoreHeatwaves and Surface Ozone: A Growing Public Health Challenge
Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk Context : The study finds that heatwaves substantially elevate...
Read MoreUrban Water Reuse: A Sustainable Solution to India’s Water Crisis
Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water Context : Several Indian...
Read MoreClimate Change and Antimicrobial Resistance
Droughts Can Drive Antibiotic Resistance in Soil Bacteria Context: A recent scientific study has...
Read MoreUrban Water Security and the Yamuna River Crisis
Yamuna level low – Water woes to go on despite increase supply in Haryana Context...
Read MoreDeficient Southwest Monsoon and Its Impact on India
Missed call : India must brace itself for a deficient southwest monsoon Context : Core...
Read MoreMonsoon Variability and Agricultural Resilience in India
Rain & Fertilizer Shortfall can be an opportunity Theme : Core Message The article warns...
Read MoreMekedatu Project and Interstate River Water Governance
SC Rejects Tamil Nadu’s Review Plea on Mekedatu Project Context The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil...
Read MoreLocal Climate Monitoring for Heatwave Resilience
Localised Climate Monitoring and Heatwaves Context Rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves highlight the need for...
Read MoreClimate Change, Sea Level Rise and Earth’s Rotation
Sea Level: Hands on a Skater Context A study published in JGR Solid Earth suggests...
Read MoreWater Governance Challenges in India’s Peri-Urban Areas
Water Governance in Peri-Urban Areas What Happened The article discusses the growing governance challenges in...
Read MoreBalancing Development, Ecology and Tribal Rights in Great Nicobar
Development and Tribal Protection Can Coexist in Great Nicobar What Happened Union Tribal Affairs Minister...
Read MoreHydropower Development and Ecological Sustainability in the Upper Ganga Basin
No New Dam Projects in Upper Ganga Region: The Long Road to Consensus What...
Read MoreMillet Cultivation as a Climate-Resilient Response to Monsoon and Fertiliser Uncertainty
Iran War and Monsoon Uncertainty May Increase Millet Cultivation What Happened : Uncertainty arising...
Read MoreAurora Australis and Aurora Borealis: The Magical Lights of Our Skies
Imagine standing under a dark, starry sky when, suddenly, waves of green, pink, and purple...
Read MoreTwisters/Tornadoes: Understanding Their Formation and Why the Gulf of Mexico Region is Most Prone
What is a Twister? A twister, more formally known as a tornado, is a rapidly...
Read MoreThe Hidden Environmental Toll of Urban Land Reclamation: Protecting Our Water Ecosystems
Introduction Urbanization is one of the most significant trends shaping the 21st century. As cities...
Read MoreFrom Gondwanaland to GDP: Why India’s Mineral Wealth Remains Underutilized
India, a land of ancient civilizations and diverse landscapes, owes a significant part of its...
Read MoreWind Energy in India: Vast Potential Amidst Concentrated Growth
India’s journey with wind energy is a story of both ambition and complexity. As one...
Read MoreThe Living Edge: Exploring the Geophysical Wonders of the Circum-Pacific Zone
Where Earth Breathes Fire Picture yourself standing at the rim of a steaming volcano at...
Read MoreSliding Grounds: Unraveling the Distinct Triggers of Landslides in India’s Himalayas and Western Ghats
Landslides are one of the most destructive natural hazards that frequently occur in mountainous regions,...
Read MoreThe Deccan Trap: Unveiling the Natural Resource Wealth of India’s Volcanic Heartland
The Deccan Trap is one of the world’s largest volcanic provinces, formed by massive volcanic...
Read MoreArctic fires and CO2
Context: Key Highlights of Report: Way Ahead: Date: 04.11.2022 Source: The Hindu By: Sudarshan Gurjar
Read MoreEmissions Gap Report 2022
Context: Key features EGR 2022: Major points of Emission Gap Report 2022: Global Trends: The...
Read MoreBioenergy Policy 2022
Context: To boost bio-economy, to reduce dependence on fossil fuels UP govt has recently launched...
Read MoreHousing to sustainable housing:
Context: What is Green Housing? A house having natural environment, it saves electricity and water...
Read MoreWater Pollution in India, the issue and way forward
India is facing a huge problem of water pollution as reported. Introduction: Water pollution occurs...
Read MoreGeneral Geography
Indian Geography: Prelims+Mains
C.5 ➜ Regional Longitudinal Division of Himalayas
C.6 ➜ Important Mountain Passes Of India
C.7 ➜ Important Hill Ranges of India
C.9 ➜ Indian Peninsular Plateau
C.22 ➜ Eastward Flowing Rivers
C.23 ➜ Westward Flowing Rivers
C.29 ➜ Climatic regions of India
C.30 ➜ Koeppen Climate Classification System
C.31 ➜ Natural vegetation of India
Indian Geography Mapping
World Geography
Asia ➜ World Geography For UPSC IAS
Africa ➜ World Geography For UPSC IAS
Europe ➜ World Geography For UPSC IAS
North America ➜ World Geography For UPSC IAS
South America ➜ World Geography For UPSC IAS
Australia And Oceania ➜ World Geography For UPSC
Antarctica ➜ World Geography For UPSC IAS
Important Trenches of the World
Important Peninsulas in the World
Important Waterfalls in India & World
Important Lakes of India & World
Important Islands of the World
Economic Geography
C.1 ➜ Iron Ore distribution in India
C.2 ➜ Manganese Ore Distribution in India
C.7 ➜ Gold & Silver Distribution in India
C.10 ➜ Energy Resources – Coal Reserves
C.11 ➜ Energy Resources – Natural Gas Reserves
C.12 ➜ Energy Resources – Petroleum Reserves
C.13 ➜ Renewable energy: Hydroelectric Power
C.14 ➜ Renewable energy: Wind Energy
C.15 ➜ Renewable energy: Solar Energy
C.16 ➜ Renewable energy: Geothermal Energy
C.17 ➜ Renewable energy: Ocean Energy
C.18 ➜ Renewable energy: Biomass Energy
C.19 ➜ Land Resources of India
C.20 ➜ Wildlife Resources in India
Physical Geography
Climatology: Prelims+Mains
C.5 ➜ Regional Longitudinal Division of Himalayas
C.6 ➜ Important Mountain Passes Of India
C.7 ➜ Important Hill Ranges of India
C.9 ➜ Indian Peninsular Plateau
C.22 ➜ Eastward Flowing Rivers
C.23 ➜ Westward Flowing Rivers
C.29 ➜ Climatic regions of India
C.30 ➜ Koeppen Climate Classification System
C.31 ➜ Natural vegetation of India

