Global ‘Stilling’: If you feel the wind is coming to a halt, climate change may be behind it Subject: Geography Context: Parts of Europe have reported a ‘wind drought’, as wind speed in many places slowed about 15 per cent below the annual average or even more. Researchers suspect a global ‘stilling’ is […]
India and China confirm withdrawal of troops from PP-15 in Ladakh Subject : Geography Context: India and China have carried out verification to confirm withdrawal of troops from Patrolling Point (PP) 15in the Gogra-Hot Springs area of eastern Ladakh, marking the completion of the disengagement there. Details: Since the beginning of the stand-off […]
Dependency population Subject: Geography Given its demographic profile, India is uniquely placed to provide services to ageing societies of the developed world. Concept: Dependency ratio It is the ratio of persons in the ages defined as dependent (under 15 years and over 64 years) to persons in the ages defined as economically productive […]