GS Paper I · Physical Geography
Mountains & Landforms Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper I)
From the syllabus: Salient features of world's physical geography; important geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclone; changes in critical geographical features including water-bodies and ice-caps
Why it matters: Geomorphological processes matter because questions evaluate your understanding of relief features, mountain building mechanisms, and weathering phenomena across different terrestrial landscapes.
In the news
October 2026
03 Oct 2026
India standardises names of 28 places in LadakhThe Government of India has standardised the names of 28 geographical locations in the Union Territory of Ladakh, including 11 peaks, five mountains, six land areas, two glaciers, two passes, one valley, one river, one lake, and one...
September 2026
06 Sep 2026
UN Approves Resolution Supporting Equal Earth Map ProjectionThe United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution endorsing the Equal Earth map projection to replace traditional depictions that distort continent sizes. Spearheaded by Togo and supported by the African Union, the move...
Practise Mountains & Landforms
10 of our latest questions on this topic (out of 11).
Question 1 of 10
Which of the following departments or organisations is the national mapping agency of India responsible for standardising geographical place names and cartography within the country?
Mains practice
The recurring disasters in the Himalayan region, such as the recent Sikkim tunnel accident, highlight the severe ecological costs of hasty infrastructure development. Critically analyze the challenges of balancing strategic connectivity with environmental preservation in ecologically fragile zones. Suggest policy measures for sustainable infrastructure planning in India.
15 marks
The recurring disasters in the Western Ghats highlight the deep conflict between infrastructure expansion and ecological conservation. Evaluate the environmental vulnerabilities of this ecologically sensitive region and suggest measures for adopting science-based, risk-informed development practices.
15 marks
Previous years' questions
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