Centre’s pro-farmer turn in edible oils Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo India’s Edible Oil Policy Changes and Market Trends Increased Import Duties (September 13, 2023): Basic customs duty (BCD) on crude palm, soybean, and sunflower oil: 0% to 20% BCD on refined oils:5% to 32.5% Effective import duty on crude oils:5% to 27.5% […]
Enabling Transit-Oriented Development: A Path to Sustainable Urban Growth Sub :Geo Sec: Eco geo Why in News India is undergoing a transportation revolution with massive investments in metro rail projects, leading to a renewed focus on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). TOD has gained attention as a critical approach for integrating urban transport and land […]
Massive Greenland Landslide: Triggering Nine-Day Seismic Waves Worldwide Sub :Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News On September 16, 2023, seismic stations worldwide detected an unusual signal that puzzled scientists. Unlike typical earthquakes, this event was caused by a massive landslide in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. The landslide displaced water, triggering a mega-tsunami and sending […]
World’s oceans near critical acidification level: report Sub: Geo Sec: Oceanography Context: A new report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) warns that the world’s oceans are on the verge of becoming too acidic to sustain marine life or stabilize the climate. Key Findings: The PIK’s report highlights nine critical […]
Rains may cool surge in coal shipments to India Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Context: Coal shipments to India rose 10 percent year-on-year (YoY) between January and August 2024, outpacing the 8 per cent YoY increase in domestic coal mining. However, experts suggest that the growth in shipments may slow during the rest […]
South America’s Climate Crisis: Wildfires, Droughts, and the Threat of La Niña Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Why in News: South America is currently facing a severe environmental crisis with widespread wildfires, droughts, and the impending impact of a La Niña event. Countries like Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru are grappling with extreme climate […]
‘Export potential high for plantation sector’ Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Plantation commodities and their value-added products have significant export potential. Key Export Statistics: Tea: 260 million kg exported last fiscal year Coffee: $1.29 billion worth of exports Spices:9% consistent growth rate (CAGR) Value Addition in Exports: Spices: Nearly 50% of exports […]