The first GSI survey of the Siachen Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Concept : NJ 9842 vs. 5Q 131 05 084 : Exploring India-Pakistan’s last demarcated point and the Siachen glacier’s assigned number by the Geological Survey of India (GSI). Lack of recognition: Despite the historical importance, the first Siachen survey […]
How Russia has become world’s top wheat exporter at Ukraine’s expense Subject: Geography Section :Economic geography Context: Russia is consolidating its position as the world’s top wheat exporter, even as Ukraine’s shipments are projected to more than halve from their peak and production plunge to a 11-year-low. Global wheat export: Russia’s wheat exports […]
41 mt of coal to be transported through inland waterways in FY24 Subject: Geography Section :Economic geography Context: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) in India is aiming to increase coal supplies through the inland waterways network. Details: They are looking to transport 41.06 million tonnes of coal in the current […]
Indian met coke makers reduce capacity utilization to one-third amid rising imports Subject: Geography Section :Economic geography Context: Indian met coke or metallurgical coal producers are operating at 30-35 per cent of their capacities (one-third of their installed capacity) in the face of increased imports. Details: Met Coke is a key steel-making feedstock, […]
Cabinet clears commercial mining of Lithium Subject :Geography Section: Economic Geography In News: The government has cleared amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, to allow commercial mining of lithium and other critical minerals, including beryllium, titanium, niobium, tantalum and zirconium. Key Points: The government will be able to […]
How a tiny fish that fuels an Atlantic ecosystem is at the centre of industry debates Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: Researchers hoped to find evidence of a healthy new generation of ospreys when they checked 84 nests of the fish-eating bird in mid-June at Mobjack Bay, an inlet at the southern […]