Optimum Water in Reservoirs Subject – Geography Context – After one of the driest Augusts ever, a rainy September has left the country’s 130 major reservoirs with more water than what is normal at this time. Concept – Bountiful rain in September has ensured that the water levels in India’s main reservoirs are […]

    Zojila Tunnel Subject – Geography Context – Gadkari reviews Zojila tunnel work Concept – The 13.5 km tunnel will be Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel and will allow all-weather connectivity between Ladakh and Srinagar, which is disrupted during the winter months. It is located at 11,578 feet above sea level. It takes 3.5 hours to travel between Srinagar […]

    Cyclone Re-emergence Subject – Geography Context – Cyclone Gulab could give rise to another cyclone Concept – India has a bi-annual cyclone season that occurs between March to May and October to December. But on rare occasions, cyclones do occur in June and September months. Cyclones are less common during the June to […]

    Indian Monsoons in 2021 Subject – Geography Context – This year, a four-point monsoon story with a storm at each end Concept – As of Monday, the country had received 850.3 mm of rain, 2% short of the season’s normal. With rainfall in 24% deficit of the Long Period Average (LPA), this August […]

    Dal Lake Subject – Geography Context – Ripples over Dal Lake: Air Force planes inspire awe with a stunning show Concept – Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an urban lake, which is the second largest in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is […]