NGT asks Odisha government to stop ‘illegal’ construction in and around Tampara Lake Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: The National Green Tribunal, Eastern Zone, has directed the Odisha government not to go ahead with ‘illegal’ construction in and around Tampara Lake, a designated Ramasar site and one of the largest […]

    Ruza, a traditional water harvesting system for the water-scarce mountains Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Kikruma, a rainshadow village in Nagaland’s Phek district, practices Ruza, a traditional water harvesting system, to overcome water scarcity and achieve good harvests for nearly a century. About Ruza- Water Harvesting System of Kirkima, Nagaland: The […]

    What are China’s ‘sponge cities’ and why aren’t they stopping the floods? Subject: Geography Section: Physical Geography  China’s ‘Sponge Cities’ Initiative Launched in 2015 to enhance flood resilience and manage rainwater in urban areas. Aims to use nature-based solutions for water distribution, drainage, and storage. Solutions include permeable asphalt, canals, ponds, and wetland […]

    Accelerated glacier retreat in Ladakh could spawn three glacial lakes, Wadia Institute study says Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: A new study has found that the Parachik glacier in Ladakh has rapidly retreated, with its pace increasing significantly from an average of two metres per year between 1971 and 1999 to […]

    Strategies for Mitigating Extreme Flooding: China and Slovenia Cases Subject :Geography Section: Places in news Deadly Flooding in China and Slovenia China’s Impact: Typhoon Doksuri led to severe flooding and 40+ deaths in northeast China, including historic rainfall in Beijing. Slovenia’s Situation: Heavy rain caused flooding, landslides, and a dam breach affecting two-thirds […]

    The push to bring the private sector into mineral exploration Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: On August 2, Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, in a bid to attract private sector investment in the exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals in the country. How do imported […]