Declining Fertility Levels in India Sub : Geo Sec : Human Geo Context:– A comprehensive demographic analysis of global fertility in 204 countries and territories from 1950-2021 has found that fertility is declining globally and that future fertility rates will continue to decline worldwide, remaining low even under successful implementations of pro-natal policies. […]
Launch of Mission Mausam Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Context: India Meteorological Department (IMD), established in 1875 is completing 150 years of service in January 2025. Mission Mausam Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 14 to make India weather-ready and climate-smart. Objectives of Mission Mausam Modernizing Weather Services: Upgrade forecasting, modelling, […]
The Flat-Top Sada of Konkan Sub: Geo Sec: Indian Physical Geo Why in News The sada, unique flat-top lateritic plateaus of the Konkan region, have recently been the subject of biodiversity and ecosystem studies. Konkan Sada: Konkan lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, transitioning into flat-topped plateaus (sada) in Ratnagiri […]
Water gushes out from underground in Rajasthan village: What is ‘artesian condition’, responsible for it? Sub : Geo Sec : Indian Physical Geography Context: Recently, residents of Taranagar village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, witnessed a rare event when large amounts of water began gushing out of the ground after a farmer in the Mohangarh […]
Declining Fertility Levels and Rising Maternal Mortality Ratio in Kerala Sub : Geo Sec: Human Geo Why in News Kerala, known for its remarkable healthcare indicators, is witnessing a concerning trend: a rising Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). Despite maintaining the lowest MMR in India, recent reports indicate a steady climb, raising alarm among […]
2024: The Year Humanity Breached the 1.5°C Global Warming Limit Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News 2024 marked the first year when the mean global temperature exceeded the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). This event signifies a critical juncture in the […]
India to Sign Mining Pact with Mongolia Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in the News? India is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mongolia in the area of geology and exploration. This collaboration aims to tap into Mongolia’s rich deposits of copper and coking coal, which are critical to […]