Andhra Pradesh to get ₹15000 crore for capital Amaravati Subject: GEO Sec: Eco geo Context: Centre has committed to develop A.P.’s capital Amaravati and would develop the multipurpose irrigation project Polavaram which is supposed to be the lifeline of the State. More on News: Centre of the dismal financial situation in the State […]
Coal India bags first critical mineral asset Subject: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: The first critical mineral asset, a graphite block, in Madhya Pradesh. Owning a graphite asset will give Coal India an advantage in powering green energy transition momentum to an extent, according to a statement. Coal India Ltd (CIL) has successfully […]
What are ‘rogue waves’ and how can AI help predict them? Sub: Geo Sec: Hydrology Rogue Waves Rogue waves are unusually large waves compared to ones which come before and after, that can threaten ships, coastal and offshore infrastructure, and human lives. No forecasting method existed for rogue waves until recently. AI Forecasting […]
If India gives land, we will work together to produce palm oil here, says visiting Malaysian Minister Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Context: India and Malaysia agreed to enhance cooperation in oil palm cultivation and palm oil production and trade. Details: The ministers discussed India’s National Mission on Edible Oils and plans to […]
The Green Revolution in maize Sub: Geo Sec: Eco geo Context: India achieved self-sufficiency in wheat and rice, thanks to high-yielding varieties bred by institutions such as Mexico-based CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) and IARI, under scientists like Norman Borlaug and M S Swaminathan. Maize Revolution in India Maize production in […]
Chouhan asks scientists to carry out research on natural farming, without lowering production Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) scientists to research natural farming to maintain crop production levels while protecting soil health for future generations, on the occasion of ICAR […]
AI to the rescue: Cutting-edge tech to help cotton farmers fight pink bollworm Sub: Geography Sec: Eco geo Context: Pink bollworm (PBW) infestations affect and damage cotton crops severely. AI-Powered “Pheromone Traps” Project: The Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is conducting a pilot project […]
How is India’s hunt for critical minerals going? Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Why are lithium, copper, cobalt, graphite and others essential for the economy’s green transition? In which States have reserves been found? Why have there been hiccups in the auction process? What lies ahead? Which country dominates global supplies? More […]
Record-high temperatures in western US due to ‘heat domes’: What is the phenomenon? Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Places across the southwest and eastern parts of the United States recorded temperatures as warm as those seen in late June or early July, and the unusual warming was caused by a phenomenon known as ‘heat domes’ ‘Heat domes’ […]
A case of people versus population Sub: Geo Sec: Human geo World Population Day: July 11 has been observed as World Population Day since 1989 after the global population crossed the five billion mark. The population is now estimated to be 8.1 billion, with India as the most populous nation (1.44 billion), slightly […]