Exploring the Link Between Seismic Activity and Gold Nugget Formation in Quartz Veins Sub: Geo Sec: Physiography Why in News Recent research published in Nature Geoscience on September 2 has proposed a novel explanation for why gold nuggets are frequently found in orogenic quartz veins in mountainous regions. This study offers insights into […]

    Climate change: Zambia to shut down hydropower plant as Kariba dries up Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Impact of Climate Change on Lake Kariba: Water Levels and Hydropower Generation: Climate change-related droughts have caused significant drops in water levels at Lake Kariba, affecting hydropower generation. The lake, shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe, is on […]

    Border infra projects top priority, work on 3rd route to Leh in full swing Sub: Geo Sec: Indian Mapping Context: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is focusing on completing full connectivity to the Lipulekh Pass on the Mansarovar Yatra Road in Uttarakhand. The current routes to Leh include Srinagar-ZojiLa-Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir, […]

    IMD: Aug was India’s warmest since 1901 Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: The average minimum temperature across India in August was 24.29°C, the highest since records began in 1901. The normal average is 23.68°C. Persistent cloudy conditions contributed to this temperature increase. Details: Multiple favourable weather factors at local, regional, and global levels […]