Uttarakhand to study risk posed by 13 glacial lakes during monsoon Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Vulnerability Study of Glacial Lakes in Uttarakhand: The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Department (USDMA) is initiating a vulnerability study of 13 glacial lakes, with five identified as being in high-risk zones. Purpose: The study aims to provide essential […]

    Cauvery delta farmers are gaining resilience by cultivating indigenous rice varieties Sub: Geography Sec: Agriculture Context: The Cauvery delta has been crucial for food security in southern India for centuries, with its fertile lands supporting lush paddy fields and vital canals. Challenges faced by paddy cultivators along Cauvery delta: In the last decade, […]

    Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy Sub: Geography Sec: Geomorphology India’s Geological Diversity and Heritage: India showcases a diverse morphology with landscapes ranging from the world’s greatest peaks to low-lying coastal plains. The country features a variety of rocks, minerals, and distinctive fossil assemblages that tell the geological history of India. […]

    Pakistan delegation allowed access to Ratle power projects on Chenab river in J&K SUB: Geography SEC: Mapping Context: A five-member Pakistan delegation and neutral experts from the World Bank visited the Ratle power project on the Chenab River. The delegation also plans to inspect the 1,000-MW Pakal Dul hydroelectric project on the Marusudar […]

    Critical Minerals: First Six Blocks Awarded Sub: Geography Sec: External Sector Key Points: New Auction Tranche: Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy introduced a fresh tranche of auctions for 21 blocks of critical and strategic minerals. First Six Blocks Awarded: Winners announced for six blocks from the first auction held last November. Mining […]

    Number of warm nights in Indian cities leapfrogged 32% during last decade due to climate change: Global report Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Increase in Warm Nights in India Due to Climate Change: Over the last decade, India has experienced a critical increase in warm nights with minimum temperatures due to rising climatic impacts. […]