What grade of coal does India produce? Sub: Geography Sec: Eco geo Context: A recent report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project alleged that in 2014, the Adani Group claimed ‘low grade’ coal, imported from Indonesia, to be ‘high-quality’ coal’ inflated its value and sold it to Tamil Nadu’s power generation company. […]
Monsoon sets in over Kerala and northeast earlier than forecast Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Tags : Onset of monsoon Context: The Southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala a day earlier than forecasted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which had predicted a May 31 onset. Details: Typically, the monsoon begins around June 1 and […]
Dangers of Landslide Sub: Geography Sec: Physical geography Tags: Landslides Cyclone Remal impact: West Bengal: Six fatalities and damage to 27,000 houses due to Cyclone Remal. Northeast India: Cyclone-triggered landslides in Meghalaya, Mizoram, Assam, and Nagaland resulted in at least 30 deaths, including 14 from a stone quarry collapse in Aizawl, Mizoram. Cyclone […]
Why dal imports have hit a seven-year high Sub: Geography Sec: Eco geography Tag: dal imports Context: In April 2024, the consumer price index for cereals rose by 8.63% compared to April 2023. Details: Despite this, the price increase for roti has not significantly impacted the majority of poor and lower middle-class Indians […]
As right as rain – monsoon-inspired marketing ideas Sub: Geography Sec: Indian geography Discovery of Cherrapunji Gin: Cherrapunji Gin, a new product in a colourful metal bottle with graphics inspired by Meghalaya’s forests is found In Shillong’s Police Bazaar. The gin is made using rainwater harvested in Mawsynram, Cherrapunji’s sister town, and local […]
Warming climate intensifies flash droughts worldwide Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Tags: flash drought Flash Droughts: Flash drought is simply the rapid onset or intensification of drought. It is set in motion by lower-than-normal rates of precipitation, accompanied by abnormally high temperatures, winds, and radiation. Together, these changes in weather can rapidly alter the […]
Southwest monsoon makes onset over Nicobar Islands: IMD Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Tags: Southwest monsoon makes onset over Nicobar Islands, Onset of Southwest monsoon Context: Southwest monsoon made its onset over the Nicobar Islands, the southernmost region of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Details: Southwest monsoon has advanced into some […]
Myanmar junta revives plans for China-backed mega-dam Sub: Geography Sec: Mapping Tags: Myitsone dam, Myanmar junta revives plans for China-backed mega-dam Context: Myanmar’s junta has revived plans for a $3.6 billion Chinese-backed dam in the north of the country that was suspended more than 10 years ago following huge public opposition. Details: Myanmar […]