EDIBLE OIL SCENARIO IN INDIA TOPIC: Geography Context- The war in Ukraine exposes India’s vulnerability in edible oils similar to what the 1991 Gulf War did vis-à-vis petroleum. Concept- Edible Oil Scenario: Oilseeds and edible oils are two of the most sensitive essential commodities. India is one of the largest producer of oilseeds […]
BELARUS IN RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR TOPIC: Geography Section: Map Context- The Belarusian border serves as the site for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to possibly end the war. Concept- Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to […]
Bajoli-Holi Hydro Power Project (BHHPP) TOPIC: Geography Context- Tunnel testing of the 180 megawatts (MW) triggered seepage and landslides that caused damage to the houses in Jharauta village in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. Concept- About the Project: Bajoli-Holi HEP is 180 MW run-of-the-river power facility being constructed on the River Ravi […]
UKRAINE CRISIS TOPIC: Geography Context- Mr. Modi spoke to Mr. Putin hours after the Indian Embassy in Ukraine issued an “urgent advisory” for all Indian nationals in the war- torn areas of Ukraine. Concept- India has been conducting ‘Operation Ganga’ to evacuate its nationals stuck in Ukraine ever since the Russian campaign began […]
BHAKRA DAM TOPIC: Geography Context- Centre’s has amended the rules regarding appointments to two key positions on the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). Concept- About Bhakra Dam: Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej River. The dam forms the Gobind Sagar reservoir. The dam, located at a gorge near the […]
Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits TOPIC: Geography Context- In the midst of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the spotlight has moved to the Black Sea after Ukraine urged Turkey to close the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits to Russian ships under Monteaux Convention. Concept- Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits: The straits are also known as the Turkish Straits […]
Ukraine: A short history of its creation TOPIC: Geography Context- According to Putin, modern Ukraine was entirely and fully created by Russia, more specifically the Bolshevik, communist Russia. Concept- About Ukraine: Ukraine is in the east of Europe, and is bound by Russia to its northeast, east, and southeast, and the Black Sea […]
ARAVALI TOPIC: Geography Context- In January 2022, five people were killed in a landslide at Tosham’s Dadam mining zone in the Bhiwani district of Haryana. The incident put the spotlight on the mining activities in Aravalli hills flouting prescribed rules and threatening local ecology. Concept- The Aravalli Range, an eroded stub of ancient […]
RUBBER PLANTATIONS TOPIC: Geography Context- India has been unanimously elected for the new Chairmanship of the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG). Head of the Indian delegation to IRSG, and Executive Director of Indian Rubber Board, KN Raghavan, will officiate as the Chairman of IRSG for the next two years. Concept- International Rubber Study […]
SEPARATIST REGIONS OF UKRAINE TOPIC: Geography Context- President Vladimir Putin told his Security Council on Monday that Russia should consider recognising the independence of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic and the Lugansk People’s Republic in Donbass as independent. Concept- The Lugansk and Donetsk Peoples Republics are located in the historical Donbas region of […]