Heatwave conditions likely during election seasons, warns IMD Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a harsh and dry summer across most regions of India for April-June, with prolonged heatwave episodes lasting 10 to 20 days. What are Heat Waves? A heat wave is a period of abnormally high […]

    Ladakh’s protest, a hunger for justice Subject: Geography Section: Indian Phy geo Climate Change threat to Ladakh region: Climate change poses several threats to Ladakh, significantly impacting its environment and communities over the last two decades. The region has experienced numerous catastrophic events, such as floods, landslides, and extreme rainfall. Notable incidents include […]

    India’s parched rivers: At least 13 without water, much lower than same period last year Subject: Geography Sec: Indian  Phy Geo Context: At least 13 rivers between Mahanadi and Pennar currently have no water, as per the Central Water Commission (CWC). They include Rushikulya, Bahuda, Vamsadhara, Nagavali, Sarada, Varaha, Tandava, Eluru, Gundlakamma, Tammileru, […]

    What is the economic cost of Baltimore’s bridge collapse? Subject: Geography Section: Eco Geography Context: The Baltimore port’s closure could cost the economy $15m per day while insurers face up to $3bn in claims. More on news: The collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore earlier this week has led to the suspension […]

    Tropical cyclones of higher intensity demand a new category Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Tropical cyclones: Tropical cyclones, forming over warm tropical oceans with sea surface temperatures above 26.5°C, are powerful storms characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges, posing significant risks to coastal areas. Annually, out of 85 tropical storms, more […]

    Sensing China threat, India joins race to mine new sea patch Subject: Geography Section: Eco geography Context: India has submitted an application to the International Seabed Authority (ISBA), based in Jamaica, to explore two large areas of the seabed in the Indian Ocean outside its territorial waters. Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount): Specifically, […]

    Here is why Ladakh needs the Sixth Schedule and statehood Subject: Geography Section: Indian physical geography Context: Sonam Wangchuk, a celebrated environmentalist and innovator, decided to sit on a 21-day hunger strike to express the anguish of Ladakhis. The Ladakhi leaders approached the MHA with four demands: 1) Statehood for Ladakh 2) Inclusion […]

    NASA touts research in ‘space labs’ to fight cancer Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: NASA officials announced significant advancements in cancer research conducted in the weightless environment of space, aligning with U.S. President Joe Biden’s passionate initiative to combat cancer. Astronaut Frank Rubio undertook this research on the International Space Station (ISS), leveraging […]

    ICCC: Integrated farm data dashboard for customized solutions Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: Earlier this month, Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda inaugurated a Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) set up at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi, a big-screen dashboard of all digital innovations in the sector. More on news: Officials described the […]