Water gushes out from underground in Rajasthan village: What is ‘artesian condition’, responsible for it? Sub : Geo Sec : Indian Physical Geography Context: Recently, residents of Taranagar village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, witnessed a rare event when large amounts of water began gushing out of the ground after a farmer in the Mohangarh […]
Declining Fertility Levels and Rising Maternal Mortality Ratio in Kerala Sub : Geo Sec: Human Geo Why in News Kerala, known for its remarkable healthcare indicators, is witnessing a concerning trend: a rising Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). Despite maintaining the lowest MMR in India, recent reports indicate a steady climb, raising alarm among […]
2024: The Year Humanity Breached the 1.5°C Global Warming Limit Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News 2024 marked the first year when the mean global temperature exceeded the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels, according to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). This event signifies a critical juncture in the […]
India to Sign Mining Pact with Mongolia Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in the News? India is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mongolia in the area of geology and exploration. This collaboration aims to tap into Mongolia’s rich deposits of copper and coking coal, which are critical to […]
Rescue Efforts in Assam’s Rat-Hole Coal Mine Sub: Geo Sec : Eco Geo Why in News Eight miners have been trapped inside a rat-hole coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Rescue operations face significant challenges due to stagnant and murky water levels. Incident: The coal mine is located in the Kalamati area […]
The latest science on climate change Sub : Geo Sec: Climatology Context: The latest climate research highlights that global warming is progressing faster than expected, with a record-breaking year for global temperatures in 2024. The critical threshold of 1.5°C of warming above pre-industrial temperatures may already have been surpassed, based on new data […]
Why the Location of China’s Earthquake Matters Sub: Geo Sec: Disaster Management Why in News On January 7, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Tibetan China and Nepal. The epicentre was located near Mt. Everest, causing significant loss of life and property. Key Details: Epicentre: Located 10 km below the surface, approximately 80 km […]