Climate Outlook Report Subject: Geography Section: Climate Context: In the latest Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update, the WMO said that 2022 will be cooler (compared to the 1991 – 2020 average) over India, along with Alaska and Canada. Concept: In a rare trend, India could be among the few regions globally where […]
India’s population Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography INDIA’S POPULATION remains young, with more than one-fourth aged under 15 years and less than an eighth over 60. There has been only a slight dip in the young population’s share in the last five years: Between the National Family Health Survey-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 […]
Tropical cyclones names Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: Cyclone Asani, formed in the Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm in coming days. The name ‘Asani’ was given by Sri Lanka. Asani or ‘wrath’ in Sinhalese will be the first cyclonic storm of the season. Why name cyclones? […]
Heatwaves and the role humidity plays in making them deadly Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: THE CONSECUTIVE heat waves over South Asia since March 2022 have continued the disturbing tradition of breaking historical temperature records. These record temperatures were not accompanied by the high mortality burden observed in previous heatwaves such as the […]
NTPC invites bids to import4.53 million tonnes of coal Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Concept: State-owned power giant NTPC has invited bids to procure 4.53 million tonnes (MT) of imported coal, mainly for blending with the domestic dry fuel in thermal plants Bids were also invited for the procurement of 1.6 MT of imported […]
Indian Soils are Nutrient deficiency Subject: Geography Section: Geomorphology Context: ‘State of Biofertilizers and Organic fertilizers in India’ report by Centre for Science and Environment highlights the soil nutrient deficiency in India About Soil Nutrients: Plants require a steady supply of macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are required in larger quantities than micronutrients. The […]
La-Nina Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: This year, the La Nina is being blamed for worsening perhaps the longest spell of heatwaves from March to April in north, west and Central India. About La-Nina: La Nina is a climate pattern that describes the cooling of surface ocean waters along the tropical west coast […]
Jog Development Projects Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: Karnataka’s Forest Department, which was supportive of the Jog falls Development Projects and had recommended ‘in principal approval’ of environmental clearance for a five-star hotel, suffered a setback with the Centre questioning whether any environmental impact study has been carried out. About the project Karnataka […]