More Than 200 Scientists From 19 Countries Warn: the Southern Ocean Is In Trouble Subject :Geography SECTION: Physical Geography Context: Since 2016, The annual extent of winter sea ice has stopped increasing in Antarctica. Details: First marine ecosystem assessment for the Southern Ocean was produced in 2018. This report can be used to […]

    Why Mumbai is witnessing more poor air quality days Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Like Delhi, Mumbai is also witnessing the longest spell of poor air quality since the past two years. Details: Mumbai is considered to be immune to air pollution due to its coastal location. Strong sea breezes would blow […]

    Soil degradation in India spells doom for millions Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: India is facing massive degradation of soil and if not corrected, it could impact food security and livelihoods of millions. Details: India, with just 2.4% of the world’s land area, has 18% of the world’s population to feed. Most […]

    Weakening of Tej in Arabian Sea might have strengthened Hamoon in Bay of Bengal: IMD Expert Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Two cyclonic storms ‘Tej’ and ‘Hamoon’ have developed over Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal simultaneously. Details: The weakening of Cyclone Tej in the Arabian Sea might have strengthened its counterpart […]

    As Ken-Betwa project barrels ahead, new research finds river interlinking could worsen drought Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change awarded the final forest clearance to the Ken-Betwa river interlinking. National Water Development Authority is overlooking river interlinking in India. Details: Research study done by IIT […]