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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 MoreArunachal Protests Against the Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project
Arunachal Protests Against the Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project Context Protests against the proposed Subansiri Upper...
Read MoreDeclining Camel Population in Kutch: Threats to Traditional Livelihoods and Grassland Habitats
Declining Camel Population in Kutch: Threats to Traditional Livelihoods and Grassland Habitats Context Kutch district...
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 MoreJ&K High Court Bans Motorboats on Dal Lake, Directs Exploration of Electric Engines
J&K High Court Bans Motorboats on Dal Lake, Directs Exploration of Electric Engines Context The...
Read MoreKuno Cheetah Cub Mortality and Reintroduction Monitoring
Kuno Cheetah Cub Mortality and Reintroduction Monitoring Context An eight month old cub of a...
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 MoreBundelkhand Irrigation Projects and Displacement
Bundelkhand Irrigation Projects and Displacement Context Tribal and farming communities in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna and...
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 MoreGreat Nicobar Project: Locus Standi, Judicial Review and Ecological Concerns
Great Nicobar Project: Locus Standi, Judicial Review and Ecological Concerns Context The Union Government approached...
Read MoreUN Sea Level Declaration
UN Sea Level Declaration Context On September 24, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a...
Read MoreKishau Multipurpose Project & Inter State Water Dispute
Kishau Multipurpose Project & Inter State Water Dispute Context Six States, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand,...
Read MoreIndrayani River (Maharashtra)
Indrayani River (Maharashtra) Context A significant fish mortality incident has been reported in the Indrayani...
Read MoreSoft-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...
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