Spring season ‘disappearing’ in many States, shows study Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: A 50-year study of meteorological data across Indian states and territories reveals a significant warming trend, particularly affecting the winter and spring seasons. Details of research findings: Researchers from Climate Trends analyzed average monthly temperatures from 1970 to the present, […]

    Where names indicate the order of birth in a family Subject: Geography Section: Human geography Context: In the Lisu or Yobin community of Arunachal Pradesh, India, the naming convention reflects the birth order of children. This unique naming practice is a significant aspect of their culture, underlining the importance of family and tradition […]

    China lithium boom slows as sagging prices batter high-cost miners Subject: Geography Section: Eco geography Context: The decline in lithium prices, essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, is negatively affecting China’s lithium mining industry, particularly the mining of lepidolite, a type of hard rock ore costly to process into lithium. Lithium is mined […]

    Dahej: Major reason for large semiconductor investments in Gujarat Subject: Geography Section: Economy geography Context: Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology, highlighted the significant influence of Dahej’s large chemical cluster on attracting major semiconductor investments to Gujarat’s South-west coast. Details: The Union Cabinet sanctioned the creation […]