Rising GPS Spoofing Incidents Near Indian Airports
Why is is in News? Relevance GS 1 – Geography GS 2 – Governance / IR GS 3 – Internal Security / Cybersecurity What is GPS Spoofing? What is GNSS Interference? What’s Happening in India? Why is This Dangerous? Direct risks Indirect risks Government & Regulatory Response DGCA AAI DoT/WMO Airlines & Pilots Possible Sources of Spoofing (Experts’ […]
Can India become self-reliant in REE production?
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 1 – Geography GS 2 – International Relations GS 3 – Science & Tech What are Rare Earth Elements (REEs)? China’s Dominance: Extent and Strategy Why India is Prioritising REEs? Government Moves Toward Self-Reliance New ₹7,280-crore REPM scheme National Critical Mineral Mission (2024–2031) Mining reforms Structural Challenges for India Opportunities India […]
Why does India need bioremediation?
Why Is It in News? Relevance GS 1 – Geography / Environment GS 2 – Governance What Is Bioremediation? Types of Bioremediation Why Does India Need Bioremediation? Where India Stands ? International Experience Opportunities for India Key Risks What India Should Do Next ?
Ditwah: How Are Tropical Cyclones Named?
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 1 – Geography GS 3 – Disaster Management What Are Tropical Cyclone Names? Who Decides the Names? How the Naming System Works ? Criteria for Cyclone Names Example: Cyclone Ditwah Why Naming Matters (Operational Importance) ? Naming for North Indian Ocean vs. Other Basins India’s Role Conclusion
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