Geographical indication (GI) tag for Goan cashews Subject : Geography Section :Economic geography Context: The Geographical indication (GI) tag for Goan cashews holds significant implications for the cashew industry in Goa. Significance of GI Tag for Goan Cashew The GI tag ensures that cashews bearing this label are authentic products originating from Goa. […]

    Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: ‘95% of Freight Corridors will be ready by March Completion Status: 95% of the total 2,843-kilometer Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) and Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) is expected to be completed by March 2024. Operational Sections: The 1,337-kilometer EDFC is entirely operational, […]

    How a 6.3 magnitude quake caused another of same intensity Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Chronology of earthquake events in Afghanistan: October 7: two earthquakes (within 30 minutes) of shallow focus (14 km depth) and 6.3 magnitude struck herat province. October 11: Another shallow focus quake (13.5 km) of the same intensity (6.3 […]

    Shifting to millets increases groundwater recharge more than drip irrigation in India’s northern plains: Study Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: Switching from rice to pearl millet (bajra) and sorghum during the Kharif season and shifting from wheat to sorghum (jowar) in the Rabi season could lower water consumption in the Indo-Gangetic Plains […]