Biporjoy: Saurashtra, Kutch highly vulnerable to cyclones Subject: GEOGRAPHY Section: Physical geography Context: Cyclone Biporjoy is set to batter Saurashtra and Kutch, regions that are already highly vulnerable to cyclones, according to the Gujarat State Action Plan on Climate Change. Details: Gujarat, with the longest coastline in India (1,663 km) and unique climatic […]
Guyana’s oil discovery, a game changer Subject :Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: In December 2019, into the Floating Production Storage and Offload vessel (FPSO), aptly named as Liza “Destiny “. It is on course to become one of the largest per capita oil producers in the world by 2030. Details: Guyana with its […]
What are floodplains and how have they been managed in India? Subject :Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: In recent times, encroachment on the riverbed and floodplains, both legal and illegal, are a regular occurrence in India. This has worsened the effects of floods in several states such as Maharashtra in 2005, Chennai in […]
Lightning- blamed for Canada fires, will get worse in a warming world Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Concept : According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, there are 426 active fires in the country as on June, 2023. What is causing the wildfires in Canada? The Reuters report stated that Wildfires […]
What are some of the deadliest cyclones to have hit India in the past? Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: A severe cyclonic storm named Biparjoy is likely to hit India’s western state of Gujarat and southern parts of Pakistan. List of severe cyclones: An ‘extremely severe cyclone’, named Tauktae, hit the western […]
Why Punjab’s area under cotton cultivation has been decreasing Subject :Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Punjab has recorded its lowest-ever area under cotton cultivation in over six decades. Details: Haryana and Rajasthan have been performing well in this regard due to the presence of such research centres. In Haryana, approximately 11 lakh bales […]
Coastal communities in Gujarat build mangrove barriers with benefits for environment and livelihoods Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: A community-based, multi-species approach to mangrove conservation is gaining ground in the Bharuch district of Gujarat. Details: The initiative is developing a coastal bioshield, which is a plantation of mangrove and non-mangrove species, with […]
Here is why Cyclone Biporjoy intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: A combination of factors helped Cyclone Biporjoy intensify from a very severe cyclonic storm to an extremely severe cyclonic storm. Details: Extremely severe cyclones form when wind speeds reach 168-221 kilometres per hour (kmph). As […]
Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: The Chite Lui river is getting polluted due to waste generated from the eateries and garages. Chite Lui River: Situated in an alluvial valley at an altitude of about 1,000 metres, the river originates from the Bawngkawn ranges […]
Where are the world’s water stresses? Subject: Geography Section: Hydrology Context: There is a contentious domestic debate over water supplies. Disruptions to water supply or perceived misuse can cause immediate social unrest, and countries like U.S., Australia, Iran and France have seen violent protests regarding water recently. Details: Constant and affordable access to fresh […]