Aravalli Hills Despite Forest Survey Warning
Why is it in News? Relevance GS1 – Geography GS2 – Governance GS3 – Environment & Conservation Aravali Range The “100m cut-off” Implication: Anything <100 m elevation = not Aravalli, even if geomorphologically part of the range. FSI’s red flag Why this matters for NCR Pollution ? What was the earlier yardstick(FSI – 2010 onwards) FSI […]
Climate Change and Assam’s Tea Crisis
Why is it in News? Relevance: GS1 – Geography GS3 – Environment & Agriculture GS2 – Governance / Social Issues Tea Basics — The Science of the Crop What Climate Change Is Doing to Assam’s Tea Temperature Rainfall Seasonality Shift Pests & Diseases Impact on Tea Quality Economic Stress: Weather Gets Worse, Prices Don’t Improve […]
Why did Hayli Gubbi erupt now ?
Why is it in News? Relevance: GS1 – Geography GS3 – Disaster Management What is a Shield Volcano? Location & Tectonic Setting Geological Composition of Hayli Gubbi Why Did the Eruption Occur Now After 12,000 Years? Tectonic Drivers Magma Generation Long-term Magma Buildup Crustal Faulting or Cracking Sudden Ascent of Gas-Rich Magma Why Was It […]
Mount Semeru Eruption
Why is it in News? Relevance What causes volcanic eruptions? Why are some eruptions explosive and others gentle? a) Low-viscosity magma (runny/thin) → Gentle eruptions b) High-viscosity magma (thick/sticky) → Explosive eruptions Why Semeru is so explosive? Indonesia’s Volcanic Vulnerability Overview A. Causes of volcanic eruptions B. Types of volcanic eruptions C. Hazard profile of […]
Global Warming Intensifies Despite La Niña Effects
Why in News ?? Relevance GS-1 (Geography): GS-3 (Environment): Key Data and Findings (WMO Report 2025) Oceanic and Atmospheric Indicators Regional & Temporal Trends Scientific & Policy Implications Long-Term Climate Trends
Bihar’s Makhana Potential
Why in News ? Relevance GS-1 (Geography & Society): GS-3 (Economy & Agriculture): Basic Context Production and Global Standing Core Issues and Challenges Opportunities and Potential Economic and Policy Implications
How do cyclones form and how are they measured?
Why in News? Relevance What is a Cyclone? — Basic Definition Conditions Required for Cyclone Formation Stepwise Process of Cyclone Formation Structure of a Cyclone Feature Description Eye Central calm zone (20–50 km wide), lowest pressure, clear skies, sinking air. Eyewall Surrounds the eye; most intense winds & rainfall occur here. Rising convective towers dominate this zone. […]
Delhi and Cloud seeding
Why in News ? Relevance: What is Cloud Seeding Scientific Objective Process in Delhi Trial Key Scientific Challenges Scientific Assessment & Data Expert Insights Environmental and Ethical Concerns Global Perspective Way Forward
Twin Cyclonic Threats in the North Indian Ocean Region
Why in News ? Relevance: Meteorological Context Technical & Climatic Analysis Comparative Dynamics Feature Cyclone Montha (Bay of Bengal) Arabian Sea Depression Formation Date October 24, 2025 October 22, 2025 Status Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) Depression Wind Speed 90–110 km/hr 30–40 km/hr Landfall Forecast Near Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) Moving towards Gujarat coast SST Influence 30–31°C […]
Number of births declines; deaths rise slightly: report
Understanding the CRS Data Relevance Births in 2023 Deaths in 2023 State-Wise Registration Timeliness Key Observations & Trends Implications for Policy Population Policy & Planning Gender Equality Health System Planning Administrative Efficiency Monitoring COVID-19 & Other Health Crises Key Takeaways