Record Low Global Sea Ice Cover Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News The global sea ice cover has reached a record low, raising concerns about climate change and its broader environmental consequences. Over the five days leading up to February 13, the combined extent of Arctic and Antarctic Sea ice dropped to […]
Delhi Experiences Second Strongest Earthquake in Three Decades Sub: Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News Delhi experienced a 4.0-magnitude earthquake, making it the strongest earthquake in the region since 2007. The shallow depth of the earthquake resulted in significant tremors being felt across the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram. […]
Suspected KNA cadres among 11 militants held in Manipur; police clear roadblocks, seize arms Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping India Context: In the past two days, security forces in Manipur have arrested 11 militants, including seven suspected members of the Kuki National Army (KNA), and seized arms and ammunition. These KNA cadres were apprehended […]
Is Global Warming Accelerating? Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News The European climate service Copernicus has reported that January 2025 was the hottest January on record, surpassing the previous record set in January 2024. Despite factors such as a cooling La Niña and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, global temperatures […]
Makhana: The Nutrient-Rich Aquatic Crop with Economic Potential Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in News Makhana is gaining commercial importance due to its high nutritional value, increasing demand in national and international markets, and government initiatives to boost its cultivation in India. Makhana: Scientific Name: Euryale ferox Family: Nymphaeaceae Common Names: Makhana […]
Glacial Retreat in Arunachal Pradesh Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News A recent study has revealed that Arunachal Pradesh lost 110 glaciers between 1988 and 2020, with a retreat rate of 16.94 sq. km per year. This alarming trend raises concerns about glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and the long-term impact […]
Border Fencing Dispute Between India and Bangladesh Sub : Geo Sec: Indian Mapping Why in News In January 2025, tensions escalated between India and Bangladesh over security measures along their shared border, particularly regarding fencing. India-Bangladesh Border: India shares its longest international border with Bangladesh, spanning 4,096.7 km. This border passes through five […]
Vande Bharat Express Reaches Kashmir Valley Sub: Geo Sec: Indian Mapping Context : On the eve of Republic Day, the Vande Bharat Express achieved a significant milestone by entering the Kashmir Valley for the first time. Following two months of trial runs, the train traversed the challenging high-altitude terrain of the Pir Panjal […]
India’s Maritime Sector: A Trillion-Dollar Investment Opportunity by 2047 Sub : Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in News India’s maritime sector is poised for significant growth, requiring an investment of $1 trillion by 2047 and ₹5 lakh crore by 2030 to harness its full potential. This was highlighted during the FICCI Maritime Conference […]
Study Proposes Inclusion of 179 Communities in SC, ST, and OBC Lists Sub : Geo Sec : Human Geo Why in News A comprehensive study led by the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) has, for the first time, systematically categorized 268 denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes. This study, […]