Act fast to mitigate a disaster in Teesta Valley, groups urge PM, CMs Sub : Geo Sec: Indian physical geo Context: The Teesta Valley has only six months before the 2025 monsoon aggravates the damage wrought by the disastrous glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in October 2023. Key Issues and Damage from the […]

    UNESCO unveils roadmap for global tsunami preparedness to protect all coastal residents by 2030 Sub : Geo Sec: Geomorphology Context: Marking 20 Years Since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: UNESCO’s Call for Preparedness. UNESCO’s Tsunami Preparedness Roadmap: Goal: Establish 100 tsunami-ready coastal communities globally by 2030. Platform: Unveiled during a four-day international conference […]

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands: India’s Emerging Tuna Export Hub Sub :Geo  Sec : Mapping  Why in News The Union Government has recently emphasized its aim to make the Andaman and Nicobar Islands a central hub for tuna exports. This follows a 31.83% rise in India’s tuna exports in 2023-24. A key meeting with […]

    EU’s EUDR Compliance Extension Brings Relief to Indian Coffee and Rubber Planters Sub :Geo Sec : Eco Geo Why in News The European Union has decided to extend the compliance deadline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), offering Indian coffee and rubber planters additional time to adapt to the new requirements. This decision […]

    Corals in crises: Almost half of all species at risk of extinction, finds IUCN Sub : Geo Sec: Geography Context: The latest assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) highlights a dire situation for coral species, presenting at the ongoing COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The findings reveal an increasing risk […]

    Tajikistan lost 1000 glaciers in 3 decades: Minister Sub : Geo Sec : Climatology Context: At the ongoing COP29 climate conference in Baku, Tajikistan’s Energy and Water Resources Minister, Daler Juma, highlighted the alarming disappearance of glaciers in Central Asia, raising concerns about the region’s water security. Key Highlights: Rapid Glacier Loss in […]