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
The mountains mourn
Why in News Relevance Basic Overview Human Tragedy & Social Impact Geological & Environmental Factors Economic & Livelihood Impact Humanitarian & Social Implications Broader Implications Landslide Basics Definition & Types Causes of Landslides A. Natural Causes B. Anthropogenic / Human-Induced Causes Regions Prone to Landslides in India
Snow Leopard Survey in Himachal Pradesh
Basics Relevance Survey Methodology Regional Distribution Population Insights Conservation Significance Challenges Highlighted Policy & Governance Implications Value Addition
Accidental Deaths & Natural Hazards
Basics Relevance Other Key Fatalities (2023) Regional Distribution Demographic Insights Urban–Rural Patterns Comparisons & Trends Policy & Governance Implications
What are Flying Rivers?
Context Relevance Why Flying Rivers Matter Threats to Flying Rivers Implications Scientific Findings & Warnings Solutions Suggested Broader Lessons for India & World
Study finds the Ganga river is drying faster than in 1,300 years
Context Relevance: Research Methodology Key Drivers of Drying Socio-Economic Implications Policy & Governance Dimensions Implications Conclusion
Why India’s urban definition is failing its growing towns
Census Urban Definition Relevance 2011 Urban Definition Limitations of the Current Definition Implications of Retaining the Current Definition Key Observations Recommendations & Policy Considerations
UNESCO recognition for Kerala’s Varkala Cliff sparks celebration
Why is it in the news Relevance: Understanding Varkala Cliff Current Concerns Opportunities from UNESCO recognition Strategic Implications Conclusion
Number of polluted river sites are showing a slight reduction
What Happened? Relevance Context State-Wise Findings (2023) Why BOD Matters? Systemic Issues Positive Signs Concerns Way Forward