Maharashtra Unveils ₹45000 Crore Development Package For Marathwada Region Subject: Geography Section: Indian Geography Context: Maharashtra unveiled a development package amounting to ₹45,000 crore for the Marathwada region within the state. Additionally, the CM announced revised administrative approvals for irrigation projects valued at ₹14,000 crore. Marathwada region: Historically, Marathwada was a part of […]

    Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Scientists say an underwater volcanic eruption off Tonga in the South Pacific last year is majorly responsible for the unusual warming this year. About the Tonga volcanic eruption It is an Undersea Volcanic Eruption […]

    Human-led climate impact rapidly cooling upper atmosphere even as lower atmosphere warms Subject: Geography Section: Physical geo Context: The Earth’s upper atmosphere, called stratosphere, has been dramatically cooling in response to human-induced climate change since 1986, according to a recent study. This is in complete contrast to the effects on the lowermost part […]

    Rubber Board to increase area under rubber in Northeast Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: The Rubber Board, jointly with the Central government and the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association, is implementing a project to expand the area under natural rubber in the Northeastern States. Details: Of the 8.5 lakh hectares under rubber in […]

    The deadliest and strongest earthquakes in recorded history Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Deadliest and strongest earthquake in the world: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Morocco capital Marrakech recently. Significant earthquake events database is maintained by the National Centres for Environmental Information (NCEI) in the USA. The deadliest earthquake in terms […]