Tonga eruption Subject: Geography Section: Geomorphology Context: Researchers are starting to piece together why the Hunga Tonga–HungaHa’apai eruption in the South Pacific on January 15 was so explosive. Evidence gathered by two groups suggests that when the Tongan volcano’s centre collapsed, it spewed an enormous amount of magma that reacted violently with water. […]
Warmer subsurface waters in Bay of Bengal Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Warm subsurface waters in the Bay of Bengal likely helped fuel the 2020 Amphan super cyclone, a new study has suggested. This shows a link between marine heatwaves and cyclones. Impacts of Warm subsurface waters: Warmer surface waters may have […]
Militarization of Aegean Islands Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Concept: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Greece to demilitarize islands in the Aegean Sea, Turkey claims Greece has been building a military presence in violation of treaties that guarantee the unarmed status of the Aegean islands. It argues the islands were ceded to Greece […]
China and Cambodia to begin port project Subject: Geography Section :mapping China and Cambodia began an expansion operation at the Ream Naval Base in Sihanoukville. It has prompted concern in the United States and elsewhere that it will be used by Beijing as a naval outpost on the Gulf of Thailand. Phnom Penh […]
IMD to offer area-specific weather forecasts to farmers free of cost Subject: Geography Section: Climatology The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is working on a plan to provide localised medium-range weather forecasts in regional languages through short message service (SMS) to farmers on request and for free. By dialing a dedicated number, farmers from […]
CTC Tea Prices hit by Pesticide Issue Subject: Geography Section: Crops Context: The rejection of certain lots of first flush teas by buyers, both in domestic and international markets, has created a storm in a cuppa with prices of CTC (curl-tear-crush) dropping by nearly ₹30-40 a kg over the last few days. Concept: […]
Kosi River course change Subject: Geography Section: Maping Context: Kosi River course change Content In India, a large flood forced the Kosi River to abandon its established channel for an older one in 2008, displacing 3 million people and claiming more than 250 human lives; such events are called avulsions. Based on satellite […]
Sela Pass Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: Sela Pass The Sela Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located on the border between the Tawang and West Kameng districts in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It has an elevation of 4170 m (13,700 ft) and connects the Indian Buddhist town of Tawang to […]