Subject: Geography Context: Since April, 20 earthquakes have been recorded in and around Delhi. Of the 20, two were above magnitude 4. Concept: Earthquake – prone areas of the country have been identified on the basis of scientific inputs relating to seismicity, earthquakes occurred in the past and tectonic setup of the region. Based on […]

Subject: Geography Context: Five municipal corporations of Mumbai’s satellite cities Thane, Mira Bhayander, Kalyan Dombivali, Navi Mumbai and Panvel have announced a 10-day lockdown following a spike in Covid-19 in their areas. Concept: The satellite city is one of the popular concepts in the urban planning. It is the small metropolitan area is located near to the […]

Subject: Geography Context: There is massive increase in planted acreage for various kharif season crops as of June 26, compared with the same time last year according to ‘All India Crop Situation’ report of the Agriculture Ministry. Concept: Despite the Covid-19 crisis, farmers have so far planted an impressive 316 lakh hectare, which is more […]

Subject:Economy/Geography Context: Due to the border tension, much-coveted Pashmina wool businesses has hit worth Rs 13-14 crore annually. Concept: The Changpa are a semi-nomadic people: they usually stay in one place for a few months in a row, near pastures where their sheep, yaks and Pashmina goats can graze They are mainly found in the […]