The Drying Springs of Kashmir: A Looming Water Crisis Sub : Geo Sec: Indian Physical geography Why in News The Kashmir Valley is witnessing an alarming decline in its natural springs, which are critical water sources for local communities, agriculture, and ecosystems. Climate change, human activities, and environmental degradation are accelerating their depletion, […]
Devastating Avalanche in Uttarakhand Sub: Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News A massive glacier avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project site in Mana village, Uttarakhand, leaving 22 workers trapped under ice. The rescue operations, led by the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), have been hampered by continuous snowfall. Avalanche: […]
How can Indian farmers be weaned away from urea, DAP and potash? Sub : Geo Sec: Agri Context: India’s fertilizer consumption has become a critical area of concern, primarily due to its heavy reliance on imports for key fertilizers like urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and muriate of potash (MOP). This dependency not only […]
How glacier ice algae accelerate Greenland ice sheet melting Sub: Geo Sec: Geomorphology Context: A new study reveals that dark-pigmented microalgae, which contribute to the melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet, are highly efficient in nutrient uptake and growth, allowing them to rapidly colonise expanding areas of exposed ice, intensifying ice sheet darkening […]
Record Low Global Sea Ice Cover Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News The global sea ice cover has reached a record low, raising concerns about climate change and its broader environmental consequences. Over the five days leading up to February 13, the combined extent of Arctic and Antarctic Sea ice dropped to […]
Delhi Experiences Second Strongest Earthquake in Three Decades Sub: Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News Delhi experienced a 4.0-magnitude earthquake, making it the strongest earthquake in the region since 2007. The shallow depth of the earthquake resulted in significant tremors being felt across the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram. […]
Suspected KNA cadres among 11 militants held in Manipur; police clear roadblocks, seize arms Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping India Context: In the past two days, security forces in Manipur have arrested 11 militants, including seven suspected members of the Kuki National Army (KNA), and seized arms and ammunition. These KNA cadres were apprehended […]
Is Global Warming Accelerating? Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News The European climate service Copernicus has reported that January 2025 was the hottest January on record, surpassing the previous record set in January 2024. Despite factors such as a cooling La Niña and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, global temperatures […]
Makhana: The Nutrient-Rich Aquatic Crop with Economic Potential Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in News Makhana is gaining commercial importance due to its high nutritional value, increasing demand in national and international markets, and government initiatives to boost its cultivation in India. Makhana: Scientific Name: Euryale ferox Family: Nymphaeaceae Common Names: Makhana […]
Glacial Retreat in Arunachal Pradesh Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News A recent study has revealed that Arunachal Pradesh lost 110 glaciers between 1988 and 2020, with a retreat rate of 16.94 sq. km per year. This alarming trend raises concerns about glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and the long-term impact […]