Mocha is the strongest cyclone on earth so far in this year Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: Mocha, with a recorded wind speed of 150 knots or 277 kilometres per hour, also became the strongest cyclone in the North Indian Ocean during the pre-monsoon season, tying with Cyclone Fani. More on the News: […]
Groundwater exploitation and Land Subsidence Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Concept : Several independent studies have found out that the excessive groundwater extraction is causing land subsidence in north-west India, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Faridabad. The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), a subsidiary body of the Jal Shakti Ministry, is tasked with […]
Ethnic ties, family bonds: Why Mizoram is concerned about Manipur violence Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: As the initial reports of the unrest in Manipur emerged, its neighbour Mizoram was the first to express “deep concern” on the matter from Chief Minister Zoramthanga Background: The clashes in Manipur primarily involving […]
Manipur’s Ethnic fault lines Subject : Geography Section: Human geography Context: The unrest and riots broke between tribals and the majority Meitei community, displacing over 9,000 people. What started the Manipur Violence? A ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised by the All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) in the ten hill districts of the […]
Violence in Manipur Subject :Geography Section :Places in news Concept : Violence between Manipur’s Kuki tribe and the majority Meitei community continued to rage in several parts of the Manipur. Background Manipur was boiling since February 2023 Manipur has been restive since February when the state government launched an eviction drive seen as […]
Mocha: Summer cyclones not new; Fani, Amphan were May storms too Subject : Geography Section: climatology Context: A summer cyclone is likely to take place in the Bay of Bengal around May 8, called Mocha. India has seen a few major cyclones in the Bay of Bengal during April and May in the […]
Bodo and Karbi to Dimasa – Tribal Insurgency Subject : Geography Section: Tribes in news Why in news? The government signed a peace settlement with the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA). It is expected to mark the end of tribal insurgency in Assam. Claims for Autonomy or Statehood in Assam Nagaland (1963), Meghalaya […]
Kuki Tribes Subject : Geography Section: Tribes in news News in Brief A land survey led to violence in Manipur’s Kuki-dominated Churachandpur. Tribal bodies, particularly the Kukis ,are unhappy with a land survey being conducted by the state as they fear eviction. They claimed to continue non-cooperation against the government until it nullifies […]
Lithium Industry of Chile Subject :Geography Section: Economic geography News in Brief Chile Government plans to take a majority stake in the country’s lithium industry. A state-run lithium company will be set up to take control from private players. Any new lithium contracts will only be issued as public-private partnerships with state control. […]
Acute Mountain Sickness Subject: Geography Section: Physiography Concept: Anurag is the second Indian to be rescued from Mount Annapurna this week after Baljeet Kaur. Acute Mountain Sickness Acute mountain sickness can occur when a person who is used to being at a low altitude ascends to a higher altitude. It is the most […]