South Cascade Glacier Sub : Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News The South Cascade Glacier in Washington, USA, was named “Glacier of the Year” by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on March 21, 2024. Recent studies indicate a significant reduction in its size due to rising global temperatures, highlighting the ongoing effects of […]
Life Discovered Under Antarctic Ice Shelf Sub : Geo Sec: Oceanography Context: A team of scientists discovered dozens of new species, including giant sea spiders, octopi, and corals, on the newly exposed seafloor left behind by the A-84 iceberg. The iceberg broke away from the George VI Ice Shelf on January 13, revealing […]
Days after peace deal, clashes in Manipur kill one Sub : Geo Sec : Human Geo Context: Recently, fresh violence erupted between the Hmar and Zomi communities in Churachandpur district, Manipur, just hours after an agreement was reached for peace between the two groups. The clashes followed the hoisting of a Zomi community […]
Impact of Climate Change on India’s Wheat Production Sub : Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in News India recorded its warmest February in 124 years, with extreme heat warnings issued for March 2025.Wheat, India’s second-most consumed crop after rice, faces significant threats due to climate change-induced heat stress. Impact of Climate Change on […]
Anthropologists call for overhaul of criteria used for identifying STs Sub: Geo Sec: Human Geo Context: Anthropologists and experts are calling for a paradigm shift in defining “tribes” in India. Instead of a binary classification, a “spectrum of tribalness” is being proposed. The demand comes amid rising claims for ST status, including by […]
Global Coordination in Climate Predictions Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News The downsizing of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Trump administration has raised concerns about the future of climate predictions. Climate Predictions and Projections: Climate Projections: These provide potential future climate scenarios based on agreed-upon global […]
The End of Cheap Palm Oil Sub :Geo Sec: Eco geo Why in News Palm oil prices, which have traditionally been lower than other vegetable oils, are increasing due to production stagnation and a surge in biodiesel demand. Indonesia, the world’s top producer, has increased its biodiesel mandate, reduced export availability and driving […]
Gully Erosion & Land Degradation in India Sub: Geo Sec: Indian Physical Geo Introduction India must intervene in controlling gully erosion across 77 districts (mostly in eastern & southern India) to meet the United Nations (UN) target of land degradation neutrality by 2030. A 2025 scientific report (Nature) highlights the severity of land […]
India’s Rising Cotton Imports Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geography Why in News India is witnessing a significant surge in cotton imports due to declining domestic yields and falling international prices. The Union Budget 2024 has introduced a Cotton Mission aimed at improving productivity and ensuring the competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. Rising […]
Geo-Mapping of Rubber Plantations Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geography Why in News The Rubber Board is set to launch the geo-mapping of rubber plantations in Kerala next week. This initiative aims to improve market access for growers and help them secure better prices for their produce. Geo-Mapping of Rubber Plantations: The Rubber Board […]