India’s excess sugar production is guzzling groundwater Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: In 2021-2022, India surpassed Brazil to become the largest sugar producer in the world, producing 359 lakh tonnes – an all-time high. But this isn’t sweet news: with the resources that go into making all that sugar dwindling at an […]
Indian refiners increase Ural stocks Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: India’s import of Ural crude oil hits a new high in July as Indian refiners stock up. Key Points: State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs), stocked up on the grade fearing supply disruptions during August and September as Russia limits exports to shore […]
How tiger reserves benefit humans Subject :Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Tigers have adapted to diverse habitats and thrive in areas with high human densities. The ability to breed well is one of the major reasons why this feline could beat extinction. The Article 51 A(g) of the Constitution makes it our fundamental […]
Oldest species of swimming jellyfish discovered in 505m-year-old fossils Subject :Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: The oldest species of swimming jellyfish ever recorded has been discovered in 505m-year-old fossils. Details: The fossils were found at Burgess Shale in Canada, an area known for the number of well-preserved fossils found there. The new species, […]
Who are the Paharis and Paddaris, proposed for ST status in J&K? Subject : Geography Section: Human geography Context: The government has brought a bill to include four communities in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in J&K, ‘Gadda Brahman’, ‘koli’, ‘Paddari Tribe’, and ‘Pahari Ethnic Group’. Details: The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) […]