BRO connects strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh Subject: Geography Section: Mapping Context: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) connected the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh on March 25, 2024. This 298-km road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil – Leh Highway. More on news: The road is now the third […]

    Water levels less than 25% in many major dams in the south Subject: Geography Section: Indian Physical geography Context: Most of the major reservoirs in the southern States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana are filled to only 25% of their capacity or less. Details: Some large dams such as the […]

    Water crisis in Bengaluru linked to urbanization of Kodagu Subject: Geography Section: Indian Physical geography Context: The Save Kodagu and Cauvery Campaign has raised concerns about the adverse effects of rampant commercial land conversion and urbanisation in Kodagu, the birthplace of the Cauvery River. Save Kodagu and Cauvery Campaign: Aim: This campaign highlights […]

    India’s birth crisis: What the Lancet forecast of fertility rate dip to 1.29 by 2050 means Subject: Geography Section: Human Geo Context: A recent study published in The Lancet warns that India’s total fertility rate (TFR), or births per woman, will fall to 1.29 by 2050. More on news: By 2050, one in […]

    One of the major gaps in our weather observational system is over the oceans: Elena Manaenkova Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) commemorates World Meteorological Day every March 23, marking the establishment of the UN body in 1950. The day highlights the crucial role of meteorological and hydrological services […]

    Brazil heading to a rare sequence of increasing coffee crop output Subject: Geography Section: Eco Geography Context: Brazil is anticipated to mark its third consecutive year of increased coffee production, a rare achievement in its 144-year coffee history. This trend, mainly fueled by a boost in robusta bean production, is expected to continue […]

    India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal Subject: Geography Section: Eco Geography Context: India is advancing its exploration for critical minerals in the ocean depths (under Samudrayaan Mission) to support renewable energy and clean technology, amidst increasing global competition. Key Developments: India holds two licenses in the Indian Ocean and has […]

    Australia’s iron ore miners face falling Chinese demand Subject: Geography Sec: Eco geo Context: Australia’s vast iron ore mining sector is facing stark choices as its biggest customer China has likely hit a peak in its steel production and global pressures mount to decarbonise one the world’s most polluting industries. Details: Australia is […]