What is tantalum, the rare metal found in Sutlej? Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar has found the presence of tantalum, a rare metal, in the Sutlej river sand in Punjab. About Tantalum: Discovered by Anders Gustaf Ekenberg, a Swedish […]
Storage in Cauvery basin reservoirs has dipped to nearly half their gross capacity Subject: Geography Section: Rivers in news Context: The water level in the four major reservoirs in the Cauvery basin of the State has dipped to nearly half of their cumulative gross capacity. Cauvery basin: The Cauvery basin extends over the […]
Measures on to expand cultivation of GI-tagged Onattukara sesame Subject : Geography Section: Economical geography Context: Kerala Authorities have announced an incentive scheme for growing sesame on fields and homesteads in the Thekkekara Krishi Bhavan limits. Details about the initiative: The project is a joint initiative involving the local Krishi Bhavan, Onattukara Vikasana […]
Shipping Ministry looks to push sea plane ops in Andaman, Lakshadweep Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: India’s Shipping Ministry has selected 10 locations, four across Andaman and six Lakshadweep, as probable ones to ramp up infrastructure and begin sea-plane operations in the initial phase. Details: The Union Ministry of Ports, […]
Why water reserves in southern India are fast depleting in 2023 Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Context: According to a recent report from the Central Water Commission (CWC), water levels in India’s Southern states’ reservoirs are low compared to last year and compared to other regions of the country in 2023. Details: […]
Uncertain future in sea of poppies Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: New challenges arised from the intersection of cultural pride and economic shifts in opium cultivation in India and various concerns surrounding the government’s policy shift, addressing potential impacts on livelihoods, national security and transparency. Some Facts Opium Farmers in India: […]