What is Bomb cyclone? Subject :Geography Context: The storm pummelling large swaths of the United States and Canada is what forecasters call a “bomb cyclone.” While this kind of storm is not exceedingly rare, this one is very strong, with high winds that are bringing heavy snow or rain to many areas. What […]
Millet lunch in the Parliament Subject: Geography To raise awareness on millets and prepare for 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with fellow parliamentarians across party lines, enjoyed a sumptuous lunch where millets were front and centre. About International year of Millets: India’s proposal to observe an International Year of Millets in 2023 […]
Why farmers have been urging the Centre to control the import of arecanuts Subject :Geography Context: The country’s arecanut farmers are faced with an unfair challenge as imports of cheaper varieties, especially from Bhutan, flooded the domestic markets and dragged down the price of the product after the central government relaxed import restrictions. […]
US-Canada Great Lakes turning acidic: study seeks to establish details Subject Geography Context: Scientists are building a sensor network to detect the trends in the water chemistry of Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the first step towards developing a system that would be capable of […]
Why winter solstice matters around the world Subject: Geography Context: it’s not yet winter. According to the astronomical definition, the season will officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21, 2022: the shortest day of the year, known as the winter solstice. What is the winter solstice? It is also called the […]