Mount Merapi eruption Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Some facts about Mount Merapi: Mount Merapi is a volcanic mountain peak located near the centre of the island of Java, Indonesia. It is located on Sumatra, the westernmost and third largest of Indonesia’s 18,000 islands. It stands 2,891m high. Mount Marapi, which means […]
Why cyclone Michaung headed to Andhra coast Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Cyclone Michaung, headed to the Andhra coast More about the news Tropical Cyclone Michaung is anticipated to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast in Bapatla district, between Nellore and Machilipatnam, on Tuesday morning (December 5), as confirmed by […]
Mapping the socio-economic changes in the lower Cauvery delta Subject :Geography Section: Mapping Context: In 2018, the Foundation for Agrarian Studies launched a project to study agrarian relations in the lower Cauvery delta with a special focus on two villages– Palakurichi and Venmani. Details: Both the villages are at the “tail-end” of […]
A.P. Braces for heavy rainfall as Michaung intensifies Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Cyclone Michaung is expected to cause heavy rains accompanied by winds clocking 90-100 kilometres per hour (kmph) at Andhra and Chennai coasts. Cyclone Michaung: Cyclonic Storm “MICHAUNG” (pronounced as MIGJAUM) hs formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal. It […]
India will be largest cotton producer Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Indian textile industry working towards achieving $250 billion by 2030, including $100 billion in exports, says Textiles and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. India also inaugurates global cotton producing nations’ meet; also introduces ‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat’, a ‘blockchain traceable’ textile brand . Key Facts: Cotton is one of the most important commercial crops cultivated in India and accounts for around 25% of the total global cotton production. India has […]
India close to securing lithium reserves overseas Subject : Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has taken up 125 exploration projects this year which is the highest ever. Details: In 2023, a list of 30 critical minerals was announced by the Ministry of Mines. The list included lithium, […]