13% of land mass in Kerala vulnerable to landslips Subject :Geography Section: Indian Physical geography Context: An artificial intelligence based map of Kerala has revealed that 13% of the land mass is extremely vulnerable to landslips, forming part of a multifaceted crisis gripping the region. The vulnerability map, prepared under the aegis of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, is the first AI based landslip susceptibility map. What is a Landslip/Landslide? A landslide is […]
Rainfall rising in over half of India’s sub-districts, says four-decade study Subject :Geography Section: Indian Physical Geography In the news: A detailed analysis of Indian monsoon changes at the tehsil level reveals that over 55% of India’s 4,400 tehsils have experienced an increase in rainfall. The study, conducted by the Council on Energy, […]
On delisting some Kuki-Zomi tribes Subject: Geography Section: Human geography Context: The Manipur Government has been asked by the Centre to examine a representation seeking the delisting of certain Kuki and Zomi tribes from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list of Manipur. What led to the representation? The representation to de-schedule certain Kuki and […]
India acquires five lithium blocks in Argentina Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: The Mines Ministry, through KhanijBidesh India Limited (KABIL), signed an agreement with Argentina’s State-owned CAMYEN for the development of five lithium blocks. CAMYEN, which stands for Catamarca Minera Y Energetica Sociedad Del Estado, is based out of the Catamarca province […]
India’s Shipping Min developing river pilgrimage cruises including along Ayodhya – Varanasi – Mathura Subject: Geography Section: Indian Physical Geography Context: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) in India is actively promoting river pilgrimage circuits as cruises gain popularity. Details: A circuit covering seven temples in Assam along National Waterways 2 […]
Rising sea, shrinking sands erode vibrancy of Ganga Sagar Mela Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: The Ganga Sagar Mela at the Kapil Muni temple on Sagar Island in West Bengal is facing challenges due to rising sea levels and beach erosion. Details: The West Bengal government is seeking “national fair” status […]
BEACH GAMES 2024, DIU Subject :Geography Section: Oceanography Context: The Beach Games 2024, the first multi-sports beach games in India, organized at the pristine blue flag certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu concluded with landlocked Madhya Pradesh emerging overall champion, topping the medal tally with a total of 18 medals, including an impressive haul […]
A near-complete dam linked to Ken-Betwa project is yet to get environment clearance Subject : Geography Section: Mapping Context: The Lower Orr dam, a crucial part of Madhya Pradesh’s contribution to the Ken-Betwa River interlinking project, has been found in violation of environmental clearance laws by an expert committee of the Union Environment […]