Groundwater Recovery in Northern India Through Crop Rotation
Context: Research out of Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar estimates that if about 40% of the area under rice is replaced by other crops that require less water, then between 60 and 100 cubic kilometers of groundwater depleted in northern India since the year 2000 can be recovered. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the […]
A Critical Message For The Urban Elite
India has been facing a severe heat crisis in recent times, including Delhi surpassing 50°C.urban heat island effect is a significant contributor to rising temperatures. The marginalised and poor are facing severe impacts of heat waves compared to the elite, demanding urgent attention. Relevance: GS1 ( Geography, Society). Practice question: Discuss the impacts of urban heat […]
What Are Salt Pans?
Context: The Maharashtra government has issued a GR (Government Resolution) allocating 255.9 acres of salt pan land, distributed over three land parcels in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs, for the construction of rental houses in the Dharavi Redevelopment Project through a lease agreement. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What are salt pans? What are […]
About The Annular Solar Eclipse
Context: An annular solar eclipse was visible in parts of South America on October 2 while a partial solar eclipse was visible in parts of South America, Antarctica, North America, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. Relevance: GS-I Geography Dimensions of the Article: Solar eclipse Types of Solar Eclipse Total Solar Eclipse: Partial Solar […]
Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project
Context: A significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for the implementation of the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP). This river link project forms a part of India’s ambitious National Perspective Plan (NPP), which aims to interlink various rivers to enhance water availability across […]
Formation and Picturesque Nature of Fjords
Context: A diesel fuel spill from a ship that sank recently spreads to the Greenland fjord. Relevance: GS I: Geography Formation and Picturesque Nature of Fjords Formation of Fjords: Fjords are steep, U-shaped valleys that have been submerged under seawater. Their formation involves a series of geological processes: Picturesque Nature of Fjords: In essence, the combination […]
Typhoon Yagi’s Devastating Impact Across Southeast Asia
Context: Typhoon Yagi, marked as the strongest tropical cyclone in Asia for the year and ranking second globally after Hurricane Beryl, has unleashed severe devastation across Southeast Asia. The storm has significantly impacted several countries including the Philippines, China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. Vietnam, however, has experienced the most severe effects, with approximately 233 reported […]
Increasing Copper Imports Amidst Declining Domestic Production in India
Context: Despite the global surge in copper demand, India has witnessed a decline in domestic copper ore production, dropping from 4.13 million tonnes in FY19 to 3.78 million tonnes in FY24, as reported by the Ministry of Mines. This reduction in production has led to a significant increase in copper concentrate imports, which have doubled […]
Typhoon Shanshan
Context: Japan is on High alert as Typhoon Shanshan nears and could make landfall in western Japan. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Tropical cyclone A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, […]
Climate Change Impacts on Panama Canal Operations
Context: The Panama Canal, an essential artery for global maritime trade, is currently facing operational challenges due to persistent drought conditions amplified by climate change. The drought has notably decreased water levels in Lake Gatun, which is crucial for the canal’s operation. This reduction in water levels has sparked extensive discussions on developing long-term strategies […]