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
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
Odisha’s ‘Dongar’ cultivation in danger
Dongar Cultivation Relevance: Rise of Eucalyptus Monoculture in Rayagada Problems of Eucalyptus Monoculture Resistance & Revival Efforts Broader Context Key Takeaways
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
Africa’s objection to the Mercator world map projection
Basics of Map Projections Relevance : GS 1(Geography) The Mercator Projection (1569) The Distortion Problem Alternative Projections African Union’s Stand Broader Implications Why This Matters Today
1950 quake that broke mountains is a portend of things to come
Background & Event Relevance : GS 1(Geography) Immediate Impact Geological & Tectonic Setting Historical Earthquakes in Northeast India Lessons & Scientific Significance Future Risks & Implications Core Takeaways