New River-Linking Pact between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh: A Modified Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project Sub: Geo Sec: India physical geo Why in News A new Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) is set to be signed between the governments of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh to implement a modified version of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project […]
Record Foodgrain Production in 2023-24 Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in News The Union Agriculture Ministry has released its fourth and final estimates for major agricultural crop production for the financial year 2023-24. The report highlights a record-breaking foodgrain production while forecasting a decline in the output of pulses, oilseeds, and sugarcane. […]
Centre’s pro-farmer turn in edible oils Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo India’s Edible Oil Policy Changes and Market Trends Increased Import Duties (September 13, 2023): Basic customs duty (BCD) on crude palm, soybean, and sunflower oil: 0% to 20% BCD on refined oils:5% to 32.5% Effective import duty on crude oils:5% to 27.5% […]
Enabling Transit-Oriented Development: A Path to Sustainable Urban Growth Sub :Geo Sec: Eco geo Why in News India is undergoing a transportation revolution with massive investments in metro rail projects, leading to a renewed focus on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). TOD has gained attention as a critical approach for integrating urban transport and land […]
Massive Greenland Landslide: Triggering Nine-Day Seismic Waves Worldwide Sub :Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News On September 16, 2023, seismic stations worldwide detected an unusual signal that puzzled scientists. Unlike typical earthquakes, this event was caused by a massive landslide in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. The landslide displaced water, triggering a mega-tsunami and sending […]
World’s oceans near critical acidification level: report Sub: Geo Sec: Oceanography Context: A new report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) warns that the world’s oceans are on the verge of becoming too acidic to sustain marine life or stabilize the climate. Key Findings: The PIK’s report highlights nine critical […]
Rains may cool surge in coal shipments to India Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Context: Coal shipments to India rose 10 percent year-on-year (YoY) between January and August 2024, outpacing the 8 per cent YoY increase in domestic coal mining. However, experts suggest that the growth in shipments may slow during the rest […]