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Heavy Rains in the Himalayas

Basics – Context of the News Relevance: Why do hilly regions receive more rainfall? Data Highlights (Rainfall Departures) Why are hilly regions more vulnerable? Role of Climate Change Disaster Linkages Overview Way Forward

Geographers uncover why some rivers stay single while others split

Basics of River Typology Relevance: GS I (Geography – Fluvial Geomorphology, River Systems) + GS III (Disaster Management – Floods, River Basin Management, Human Interference in Natural Systems) The UCSB Study (2023, Science) Supporting Stanford Study (2023) Human Interference in River Morphology Case Studies: Indian Rivers Implications for Flooding & River Management Conceptual Shifts in River Geomorphology Broader Significance

Over 800 killed as earthquake strikes Afghanistan

What is an Earthquake? Relevance : GS I (Geography – Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics) + GS III (Disaster Management – Preparedness, Response, Regional Cooperation) Why Do Earthquakes Occur? Why Afghanistan is So Vulnerable Why Do Shallow Quakes Cause More Damage? Implications of Afghanistan’s Seismic Vulnerability Way Forward – Reducing Risks

Was glacial lake breach over Dharali the trigger?

Geographical & Geomorphological Context Relevance : GS 1(Geography ), GS 3(Disaster Management) Possible Causes of Disaster (Hypotheses from Experts) Contributing Factors Disaster Dynamics Remote Sensing & Investigation Broader Significance

How groundwater contamination is fuelling chronic illnesses

Groundwater’s Central Role in India Relevance : GS 1(Geography ) , GS 3(Environment and Ecology)   Scale & Nature of Contamination (2024 CGWB Annual Groundwater Quality Report) Real-world Groundwater “Death Zones” Public Health Impacts Why the Crisis Persists – Structural Gaps Key Statistics to Note Reform Priorities Bottom Line

Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake

Core Event Overview Relevance : GS 1(Geography) Seismic Context: Ring of Fire Global Comparison: Top Earthquakes (Past 20 Years) Why So Active: Tectonic Process in Kamchatka Mechanism of Subduction Quakes Scientific and Risk Implications Human & Policy Implications Geopolitical and Global Preparedness Lessons Conclusion: Key Takeaways

Water, energy demand spotlights risk of human-induced quakes

What Are Human-Induced Earthquakes? Relevance : GS 1(Geography),GS 3(Infrastructure) Causes of Human-Induced Earthquakes A. Resource Extraction B. Infrastructure Projects Earthquake-Prone Zones in India Role of Climate Change Regulatory and Scientific Measures Policy and Planning Key Takeaways