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Soft-Coral Slumping
Soft-Coral Slumping Context: Researchers observed extensive soft-coral slumping in waters off the southern coast of...
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 MoreA More Accurate World Map
A More Accurate World Map The United Nations has endorsed a resolution encouraging wider use...
Read MoreNepal Begins Safer Reconstruction After Catastrophic Floods
Nepal Begins Safer Reconstruction After Catastrophic Floods Context Nepal has initiated an assessment of its...
Read MoreSone River Agreement Revives Inter State Water Cooperation
Sone River Agreement Revives Inter State Water Cooperation Context Bihar and Jharkhand have reached an...
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 MoreFragile Himalayas, Competing Priorities: Why Dam-Building Raises Red Flags
Fragile Himalayas, Competing Priorities: Why Dam-Building Raises Red Flags Background A glacier collapse along the...
Read MoreBihar’s Concerns Over Ganga Treaty to Be Factored In
Bihar’s Concerns Over Ganga Treaty to Be Factored In Background Bihar has flagged issues with...
Read MoreRiver Linking Is Not the Solution
River Linking Is Not the Solution Context The debate over river linking has resurfaced amid...
Read MoreTamil Nadu Releases Water from Mettur Dam for Samba Cultivation
Tamil Nadu Releases Water from Mettur Dam for Samba Cultivation Context The Tamil Nadu Chief...
Read MoreBarrier Lakes
Barrier Lakes Context Nepal, which is still dealing with the consequences of severe flooding, is...
Read MoreHanging Glaciers
Hanging Glaciers Context A recent study has identified 219 hanging glaciers in the Alaknanda basin...
Read MoreHimalayan Tragedy: Bhotekoshi Flood and Rock Ice Avalanche
Himalayan Tragedy: Bhotekoshi Flood and Rock Ice Avalanche Context A devastating flood in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi...
Read MoreCauvery Water Dispute About the Cauvery River
Cauvery Water Dispute About the Cauvery River The Cauvery (Kaveri) River is one of the...
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Project and the Shompen Tribe
Great Nicobar Project and the Shompen Tribe Context Tribal representatives have raised concerns over the...
Read MoreIndia – China Border: Need for Peace and Tranquillity Along the LAC
India – China Border: Need for Peace and Tranquillity Along the LAC Why in News?...
Read MoreIndia Standardises Names of 27 Geographical Locations in Arunachal Pradesh
India Standardises Names of 27 Geographical Locations in Arunachal Pradesh Why in News? India has...
Read MoreKerala Floods: Rising Losses and the Need for Long-Term Flood Resilience
Kerala Floods: Rising Losses and the Need for Long-Term Flood Resilience Context Following the recent...
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 MoreCAG Flags Irregularities in Cyclone Amphan Relief Distribution in West Bengal
CAG Flags Irregularities in Cyclone Amphan Relief Distribution in West Bengal Context The Comptroller and...
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 MoreSafety of Indian Sailors in the Black Sea
Safety of Indian Sailors in the Black Sea Context The Indian Embassy in Ukraine has...
Read MoreCWRC Advocates Distress Sharing Formula for Cauvery Water
CWRC Advocates Distress Sharing Formula for Cauvery Water Context Amid continuing disputes over Cauvery water...
Read MoreDelhi Jal Board Clears ₹4,500 Crore Yamuna Rejuvenation Projects
Delhi Jal Board Clears ₹4,500 Crore Yamuna Rejuvenation Projects Context The Delhi Jal Board (DJB)...
Read MoreCentre Reissues Draft Notification on Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area
Centre Reissues Draft Notification on Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area Context The Ministry of Environment, Forest...
Read MoreCWRC Directs Karnataka to Release Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu
CWRC Directs Karnataka to Release Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu Context The Cauvery Water Regulation...
Read MoreWestern Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA): Expert Panel Gets One-Year Extension
Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA): Expert Panel Gets One-Year Extension Context The Union Ministry of...
Read MoreReimagining the India – Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty (1996)
Reimagining the India – Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty (1996) Context The 1996 Ganga Water Treaty...
Read MoreAssam Floods: The Search for a Long-Term Solution
Assam Floods: The Search for a Long-Term Solution Context The recurring floods in Assam have...
Read MoreRayalaseema’s Emergence as a Major Industrial Hub
Rayalaseema’s Emergence as a Major Industrial Hub Context Traditionally known as one of India’s most...
Read MoreU.S.- Iran Conflict, Strait of Hormuz and the Challenge to Regional Deterrence
U.S.- Iran Conflict, Strait of Hormuz and the Challenge to Regional Deterrence Context Following 13...
Read MoreGreat Indian Bustard Chicks Shifted to Rewilding Tunnel
Great Indian Bustard Chicks Shifted to Rewilding Tunnel Context In a first for the conservation...
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Island Project: Strategic Imperative or Commercial Venture?
Great Nicobar Island Project: Strategic Imperative or Commercial Venture? Context A debate has emerged over...
Read MoreGI Tag Dispute: Rajasthan Challenges GI Status for Unjha Jeera and Saunf
GI Tag Dispute: Rajasthan Challenges GI Status for Unjha Jeera and Saunf Context Farmers and...
Read MoreWhy Assam Faces Severe Floods
Why Assam is Witnessing Unprecedented Flooding Context Assam has been experiencing one of its most...
Read MoreCauvery Water Dispute: TN–Karnataka Talks
Cauvery Water Dispute: Tamil Nadu – Karnataka Talks Context Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph...
Read MoreNature-Based Social Prescribing
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Rice Cultivation Context A recent study has identified India’s irrigated...
Read MoreBrahmaputra Course Change & Assam Floods
Assam Floods: Changing Brahmaputra Course Intensifies Flood Crisis Context Severe flooding in Assam has impacted...
Read MoreSecuring the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb
Securing the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb Why in News? Amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia,...
Read MoreAssam Flood Death Toll Rises
Assam Flood Death Toll Rises Why in News? Persistent flooding across eastern Assam has claimed...
Read MoreIndia’s Clean Energy Transition
Clean Energy Transition: India’s Path Towards Sustainable Growth Why in News During interactions with Indian...
Read MoreRed Sea & Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Places in News (Red sea) Bab el-Mandeb Strait : A strategic maritime chokepoint at the...
Read MoreOdessa & Black Sea
Odessa, Red Sea Odessa (Odesa), Ukraine : A major Black Sea port where...
Read MoreSolar Storms and Power Grids
Solar Storms and Power Grids A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance in the...
Read MoreKen-Betwa Link Project Rehabilitation Issues
Ken-Betwa Link Project: Compensation and Rehabilitation Issues Why in News? Concerns have emerged over alleged...
Read MoreIndus Waters Treaty Modernisation
Indus Waters Treaty: Why Modernisation is Being Discussed Why in News? Experts have highlighted...
Read MoreSeafloor Spreading: First Direct Observation of Oceanic Crust Formation
Seafloor Spreading: First Direct Observation of Oceanic Crust Formation Context Researchers have recorded the world’s...
Read MoreFlash Floods Devastate Pahalgam
Flash Floods Devastate Pahalgam Context A series of cloudburst-triggered flash floods caused widespread destruction in...
Read MoreEl Niño May Become the Strongest Since 1950: Implications for India’s Monsoon
El Niño May Become the Strongest Event Since 1950 Context The U.S. National Oceanic and...
Read MoreTribal Women Lead Protests Against Ken-Betwa River Linking Project
Tribal Women Lead Protests Against Ken-Betwa River Linking Project Context Tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh...
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Bavi and the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS)
Super Typhoon Bavi Context Super Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest storms of the 2026...
Read MoreStudy Finds 20% Decline in Rainfall Across Eastern Indus Basins
Study: Rainfall in Eastern Indus Basins Declined by 20% Since 1951 Context A first-of-its-kind study...
Read MoreIndia Develops First Indigenous Topside Ionosphere Reconstruction Model
Topside Ionosphere Reconstruction over India Context: The Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), under the Department...
Read MoreDelhi Ridge Rejuvenation Campaign & Mission 70 Lakh Plantation
Delhi Ridge Rejuvenation Campaign and Mission 70 Lakh Plantation Context The Government launched the Delhi...
Read MoreFour States Resolve Narmada (Sardar Sarovar) Disputes Through Historic Agreement
Four States Resolve Narmada (Sardar Sarovar) Issues Through Historic Agreement Context The four beneficiary States...
Read MoreNeed for a Second Home for Asiatic Lions
India Needs a Second Home for Asiatic Lions Context Although the population of Asiatic lions...
Read MoreBuilding Water Security in a Rapidly Drying India
Building Water Security in a Rapidly Drying India Context An editorial highlights the growing water...
Read MoreIndian Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in the Gulf of Aden
Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in Gulf of Aden Context The Indian Navy successfully thwarted a...
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Surge in Ship Traffic
Surge in Ship Traffic Across the Strait of Hormuz Context Ship traffic through the Strait...
Read MoreGreat Nicobar Project: Development, Environment and Strategic Importance
Great Nicobar Project: Is What Can Be Justified Also Just? Context An editorial examines whether...
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 MoreIndia Strengthens Border Infrastructure Along the LAC
India Strengthens Border Infrastructure Amid Chinese Incursion Concerns Context The Union Government has accelerated the...
Read MoreIndia Records Fifth Driest June Since 1901
Fifth Driest June Since 1901 Context India experienced one of its driest Junes since 1901...
Read MoreTungabhadra Dam and Inter-State Water Cooperation
Tungabhadra Dam & Inter-State Water Cooperation Context The inauguration of 33 new spillway gates at...
Read MoreNew Climate-Resilient Coffee Hybrid (Coffea × libex) Identified
Hardy Coffee Hybrid (Coffea × libex) Identified Context Scientists have confirmed the existence of Coffea...
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Global Energy Security
Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Context Iran attacked the Taiwan-linked container ship “Ever Lovely”...
Read MoreSeychelles and the Indian Diaspora
Seychelles and the Indian Diaspora Context Ahead of a planned PM Modi visit (29 July),...
Read MoreMinimum Temperatures Rising Faster Than Maximum Temperatures
Minimum Temperatures are Rising Faster than Maximum Temperatures Context : IMD data showed that minimum...
Read MoreIndia–Norway Green Strategic Partnership
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership Context : India and Norway upgraded bilateral ties to a Green...
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 MoreIndia–Netherlands Strategic Partnership
India–Netherlands Upgrade Bilateral Ties Context : India and the Netherlands elevated their relationship to a...
Read MoreKuno National Park: India’s First Cheetah Reintroduction Site
Kuno National Park Kuno National Park is a strategically important protected area in India and...
Read MoreWestern Ghats: Biodiversity Hotspot, Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) and Significance
Western Ghats Context : Twelve years after releasing its initial draft notification, the Central Government...
Read MoreFordow Nuclear Facility: Iran’s Underground Uranium Enrichment Site
Fordow Nuclear facility Context46: Amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the heavily fortified Fordow...
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 MorePadma Barrage Project: Bangladesh’s Major Water Infrastructure and the Padma River
The Padma Barrage Context: Bangladesh has formally approved the construction of the Tk 50,443 crore...
Read MoreKashmir Saffron: GI Tag, Unique Features and Global Demand
Kashmir Saffron Context: The ongoing tensions in West Asia, coupled with a sharp decline of...
Read MoreAI Weather Forecasting: Challenges in Predicting Extreme Weather Events
AI falls short on extreme weather forecasting Context : The study concludes that while AI...
Read MoreZojila Tunnel and Strategic Connectivity in the Himalayas
Zojila Tunnel Context: The Zojila Tunnel has achieved a major construction milestone, bringing India closer...
Read MoreGeography and Strategic Significance
Slovakia Context: The Prime Minister of India is scheduled to pay an official visit to...
Read MoreEuphrates River and the Geography of Mesopotamia
Euphrates River Context: A recent study published in Nature Geoscience has used seismic imaging and...
Read MoreParaquat and the Challenge of Sustainable Agriculture
The human cost of a deadly weed killer: banning of paraquat in Telangana Context : ...
Read MoreEl Niño and Its Impact on Global Climate
El Niño Source : Wikipedia Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has officially announced the...
Read MoreZojila Tunnel: Enhancing Strategic Connectivity to Ladakh
Zojila Tunnel Prelims Facts Tunnel: Zojila Tunnel. Length: 13.14 km. Connects: Sonamarg (J&K) –...
Read MoreEarth’s Outer Core and Magnetic Field Dynamics
Outer Core: Unafraid of Drama What Happened Researchers analysing satellite and geomagnetic observations reported significant...
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