Exploring the Link Between Seismic Activity and Gold Nugget Formation in Quartz Veins Sub: Geo Sec: Physiography Why in News Recent research published in Nature Geoscience on September 2 has proposed a novel explanation for why gold nuggets are frequently found in orogenic quartz veins in mountainous regions. This study offers insights into […]
Climate change: Zambia to shut down hydropower plant as Kariba dries up Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Impact of Climate Change on Lake Kariba: Water Levels and Hydropower Generation: Climate change-related droughts have caused significant drops in water levels at Lake Kariba, affecting hydropower generation. The lake, shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe, is on […]
Border infra projects top priority, work on 3rd route to Leh in full swing Sub: Geo Sec: Indian Mapping Context: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is focusing on completing full connectivity to the Lipulekh Pass on the Mansarovar Yatra Road in Uttarakhand. The current routes to Leh include Srinagar-ZojiLa-Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir, […]
IMD: Aug was India’s warmest since 1901 Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: The average minimum temperature across India in August was 24.29°C, the highest since records began in 1901. The normal average is 23.68°C. Persistent cloudy conditions contributed to this temperature increase. Details: Multiple favourable weather factors at local, regional, and global levels […]
La Nina to take root in September; North India may witness heavy rain Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in several parts of North India owing to La Nina in September. IMD Forecast: While the monsoon is expected to start retreating in September, the impact of […]
Arunachal Pradesh Protests NHPC’s Proposed 12500-MW Siang River Dam Sub: Geo Sec: Indian geography Why in News Recent protests have erupted in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district against the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation’s (NHPC) proposed mega dam project on the Siang River. Local communities, particularly the Adi tribe, are strongly opposing the survey and […]