Hirakud and 7 other Odisha wetlands show high levels of toxic heavy metals Subject : Geography Section :Places in news Context: High levels of cancer-causing heavy metals such as lead and chromium have been found in eight wetlands in Odisha, including Hirakud.  Key Findings: Heavy metal pollutants that commonly accumulate in wetlands as […]

    Circular migration: looking at both sides of the debate Subject : Geography Section :Economic geography Source: TH Circular migration: Circular migration is a repetitive form of migration wherein people move to another place (the destination country) and back (country of origin) according to the availability of employment. It is not a permanent movement […]

    Indian scientists discover active submarine volcano in Andaman sea Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Two Indian scientists and their team from the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), have discovered an active submarine volcano (Crater Seamount) in the Andaman Sea, which has been at the epicenter of the seismic zone since it was […]

    PM announces setting up of National Turmeric Board Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context announces setting up of National Turmeric Board More about the news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of a National Turmeric Board to support turmeric farmers, addressing a long-standing demand. He highlighted India’s significant role in turmeric production […]

    Clues to ancient Kosi superflood say it could happen again today  Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: A study led by an IIT Kanpur scientist has found that an ‘extreme monsoon event’ occurred around 11,000 years ago. More about the news: A team of geologists, including researchers from IIT Kanpur and the […]

    Scientists uncover Zealandia Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Geoscientists recently discovered a continent known as Zealandia that had been hiding in plain sight for almost 375 years. Some facts about Zealandia It is a long, narrow microcontinent that is mostly submerged in the South Pacific Ocean. It is located in the southwestern […]

    Pink Bollworm is wreaking havoc on cotton fields Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Pink ballworm has caused widespread damage in Haryana and Punjab Pink ballworm (PBW): It is one of the most destructive pests of cotton. Distribution: Originally native to India, it is now recorded in nearly all the cotton-growing countries […]