Tranhumance Subject :Geography Context: The nomadic communities of J&K have been offered smart cards and free transport to aid their biannual migration Details: For centuries, Jammu and Kashmir’s nomadic community, known as Gujjars and Bakerwals, have undertaken arduous journeys on foot as part of their seasonal migration to find better pastures for their […]
Fast-melting Arctic ice is turning the ocean acidic and threatening life– Subject : Geography Context: A team of researchers has flagged the changing chemistry of the western region of the Arctic Ocean after discovering acidity levels increasing three to four times faster than ocean waters elsewhere. The team also identified a strong correlation […]
Malthusian trap Subject : Geography What is Malthusian trap? The Malthusian trap or Malthusian check refers to the theory that as the human population grows there is increasing pressure on earth’s resources, which in turn acts as a check on the further rise in population. It is named after English economist Thomas Malthus […]
A ‘nightmare’ for forecasters: Here’s why hurricanes are getting stronger, faster Subject :Geography Context: As Earth’s climate warms, more storms are undergoing rapid intensification, growing quickly from relatively weak tropical storms to Category 3 or higher hurricanes in under 24 hours, sometimes stunning forecasters and giving residents little time to prepare. For example, […]