ParTapi Narmada river-linking project Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: The tribals in Gujarat held a public meeting in Kaprada in Valsad district to protest against the Centre’s Par Tapi Narmada (PTN) river-linking project. Reason for Protest: According to a report by the NWDA, about 6065 ha of land area will be submerged due […]
Blue City Jodhpur Subject: Geography Section: Oceanography Context- Jodhpur, the gateway to the Thar desert, is globally known as the ‘Blue City’ for the colour of its houses. Its entire character as a city on the edge of a great desert has changed due to abundance of water. Concept- Jodhpur, which used to […]
Coal Reserves In India Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Concept- Coal Reserves in India: India holds 107,727 million tons (MMst) of proven coal reserves as of 2016, ranking 5th in the world and accounting for about 9% of the world’s total coal reserves of 1,139,471 million tons (MMst). India has proven reserves equivalent […]
Strategic Oil Reserves Topic: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: The 31 Member Countries of the Governing Board of the International Energy Agency agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves to send a unified and strong message to global oil markets that there will be no shortfall in supplies […]
GREAT ANDAMANESE TRIBES TOPIC: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context- Anvita Abbi’s book’ Voices from the Lost Horizon’ encapsulates the worldview of the Great Andamanese tribe through its stories and songs, capturing a culture that is now extinct. Concept- About Tribes of Andaman Islands: The Andamanese are the various indigenous peoples of the Andaman […]
COUNTER MAGNETS & SATELLITE TOWNS TOPIC: Geography Section: Economic geography Context- The Government of Himachal Pradesh passed the Shimla Development Plan February 9, 2022, for the construction of a ‘counter-magnet’ and four satellite towns to decongest and transfer urbanisation load from the core Shimla city. Concept- A counter-magnet town is proposed to be […]
India fertilizer import Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: Shortage of fertilizers Concept: Types Primary fertilizers includes Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium- Nitrogenous – Urea Phosphatic – Di-ammonium Phosphate Potassic – Muriate of Potash (MoP) fertilizers. Secondary fertilizers include Calcium, Magnesium and Sulphur. Some micronutrients include – Zinc, Iron, Boron, Chloride etc. India is the […]
India’s coal import Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context- India’s coal imports from Russia in March could be the highest in more than two years, data showed, as Indian buyers continue buying the fuel from a market that is now increasingly isolated by sanctions. Concept- Russia, usually India’s sixth-largest supplier of coking and […]
Mines and Minerals TOPIC: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context- The Cabinet on Wednesday opened up mining of a new group of minerals as part of its strategy to boost domestic mining and to reduce import dependence. Concept- The Cabinet approved an amendment to the second schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and […]
India-China Dispute TOPIC: Geography Section: Map Context- India and China have mutually decided to hold a fresh round of Corps Commander talks at the Indian side of ChushulMoldo Meeting Point on March 11. Concept- The two sides have so far held 14 rounds of talks, with disengagement undertaken on the north and south […]