Teja Red Chilli Subject : Geography Section : Economic geography Concept : Teja red chilli has become a hot property in many nations and the export of this variety of red chilli is estimated to increase from the present ₹2,000 crores per annum to ₹2,500 crores in the coming year. Teja Red Chilli […]
Central Travancore stares at drought as water level begins a drastic drop Subject: Geography Section: Indian Physical Geography Context: The Irrigation department is planning to construct bunds at select points across the Meenachil ahead of the scheduled opening of the Thanneermukkam bund on March 15. More on the News: Central Travancore is enduring […]
Second aubrite meteorite found in India in 170 years – Diyodar meteorite Subject : Geography Section: Physical Geography ( Geomorphology) Concept : On August 17, 2022, a meteorite streaked over India, breaking apart as it descended through the air, to scatter over two villages in Banaskantha, Gujarat. The meteorite is a “rare, unique […]
El Nino and India Subject : Geography Section :Physical geography Context: India should brace for dry and hot spring-summer, El Nino, say experts. More on the News: Very little rainfall and warmer-than-normal temperatures projected for February as well as a declining La Niña indicate a hot and dry spring and summer months for […]
Sea level rise and Global Security Challenges Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography – Climate Context: The rise in sea levels and its implications for international peace and security was debated for the first time at the United Nations Security Council February 14, 2023. However, India, along with Russia and Brazil, pointed out the […]
Geo-Strategic importance of J&K’s lithium reserves Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Concept: China at present controls over 77% of the global lithium-ion battery manufacturing capacity and is home to six of the world’s 10 manufacturing companies. To overcome this challenge, countries such as the U.S., Canada, India, and the EU countries are undertaking […]
Geological Exploration for Lithium Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Concept: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has categorized the recent discovery of lithium resources in preliminary exploration, called the G3 stage. According to The United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC), there are four stages of exploration for any mineral deposit: reconnaissance (G4), […]
Hydroelectric plans in Arunachal will effect downstream Assam too Subject :Geography Section : Indian Physical Geography Context: Arunachal Pradesh is highly susceptible to landslides; debris flowing downstream will change river behaviour, fear experts. More on the News: A recent push by Arunachal Pradesh to realise its massive hydroelectric potential has faced criticism from […]
Millet International Initiative For Research And Awareness (MIIRA) Subject :Geography Section : Agriculture Concept : With food security and nutrition a top priority in agriculture during its G20 Presidency, India is planning to propose the launch of a global initiative – MIIRA, to encourage the consumption and production of millets. A draft charter […]
Beaches in Visakhapatnam are now heading towards a disaster, say experts Subject: Geography Section: Indian Physical; Geography Concept: It was reported in the Rajya Sabha that around 28.81 km of coastline in Visakhapatnam is prone to erosion. In 1930 two ships were sunk near the Dolphin’s Nose in Vishakhapatnam to create a breakwater […]