Enhancing Weather Forecasting and Management: Mission Mausam Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in the News On September 11, the Indian Cabinet approved a ₹2,000 crore initiative called Mission Mausam aimed at revolutionizing weather forecasting and management. This program seeks to upgrade the infrastructure for atmospheric observations, improving the accuracy of weather predictions and […]
The Role and Significance of Jute in India’s Economy and Environment Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in the News Jute, often referred to as the “golden fiber,” is garnering attention due to its environmental benefits and economic importance. As the world increasingly shifts away from plastic, jute presents a biodegradable alternative for […]
Post-glacial ecosystems could help slow down climate change: Study Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: A global study titled “The Development of Terrestrial Ecosystems Emerging After Glacier Retreat,” published in Nature, suggests that while glacier retreat is a clear sign of climate change, it may also create new ecosystems that could help mitigate its […]
Increase in import duty on edible oil to help farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Updated Agricultural Policies in India: Edible Oil Import Duty Increase: Import duty on edible oils raised from 0% to 20% Basic duty on refined oil increased to 32.5% Total effective duty on imported edible and […]
Brazil’s hydropower faces risk from drying river basins Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Context: Soil moisture in Brazil’s main hydropower river basins has hit nearly two-decade lows. This drought threatens long-term impacts on Brazil’s energy sector, even after the rains return. Details: Hydropower typically generates about two-thirds of Brazil’s electricity. Years of weak rainfall […]
Jute production to be 20% lower this year on floods Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Context: Jute production is expected to decrease by 20% this financial year. Reason: Natural calamities, including floods, affected cultivation in West Bengal and Assam. About Jute crop and Jute production trends in India: Jute production India is one […]
India’s Copper Conundrum: Growing Imports and Overseas Exploration Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why This is in News India’s copper mining sector is facing challenges due to stagnant domestic production, leading to a surge in copper imports. With copper’s critical role in clean energy technologies and India’s increased reliance on imports, the government […]
On uncommon cyclones in the Arabian Sea Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Cyclone Asna: Asna is a rare cyclone that formed in August 2023, making it the first north Indian Ocean cyclone in August since 1981. What made Asna unique was its origin as a land-born depression that transitioned into a cyclone after moving […]