Coral Triangle at risk: new report highlights fossil fuel threats and impacts on biodiversity and communities Sub: Geo Sec: Oceanography  The Coral Triangle: The Coral Triangle, often called the “Amazon of the seas,” spans over 10 million square kilometres across Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, and the Solomon Islands. […]

    India’s Coking Coal Imports Surge to Six-Year High Driven by Russian Supplies and Increased Steel Production Sub : Geo Sec: Eco geo Why in News India’s coking coal imports have reached a six-year high due to a significant increase in Russian shipments and growing domestic steel production. The shift highlights India’s diversification in […]

    Spraying diamond dust to cool Earth: What a new study proposes, despite ‘geoengineering’ concerns Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: A recent study suggests spraying millions of tonnes of diamond dust in the Earth’s upper atmosphere annually to cool the planet and combat global warming. Other compounds—sulphur, calcium, aluminium, and silicon—have also been proposed […]

    What is the Z-Morh project in Kashmir, where 7 were killed by militants? Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping Z-Morh Tunnel: Key Details and Importance: The Z-Morh tunnel is a critical infrastructure project in Jammu and Kashmir, recently in the spotlight due to a militant attack on October 20, 2024. What is the Z-Morh Tunnel? […]

    Impact of Atlantic Ocean Hurricane Forecasts on India: Climate Stressors and Cyclone Predictions Sub : Geo Sec :Climatology Why in News Countries surrounding the Indian Ocean are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, both in terms of chronic stressors like warming oceans and acute stressors such as cyclones and extreme weather events. The Atlantic […]