Artificial water harvesting structures in India in 11 years
Why in News? Relevance Practice Question Q1.“Decentralised water harvesting is key to addressing India’s groundwater crisis.”Discuss with reference to recent initiatives. (250 words) Overview Static Background Water Stress in India Groundwater Crisis Decentralised Water Management Significance / Impact Challenges / Criticisms Way Forward Prelims Pointers
Cauvery basin to face dry spell until 2050
Why in news ? Issue in brief Relevance Practice Questions Static background – Cauvery river Water sharing framework Methodological nuance – constrained vs unconstrained models Human vs Natural dimension Why Cauvery is drying ? Anthropogenic drivers Constitutional / legal dimension Governance / Federal dimension Case study – Mekedatu dispute (2025–26) Economic dimension Environmental dimension Strategic […]
Strait of Hormuz & “Revenge of Geography”
Context Relevance Practice Questions Q.“The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights the enduring relevance of geography in geopolitics.” Discuss in the light of the concept of ‘revenge of geography’. (250 words) Core Concept: Revenge of Geography About Strait of Hormuz Maritime Chokepoints & Global Examples Geography–History Linkages Multi-Dimensional Analysis Environmental / Geographical Dimension Economic Dimension Security […]
Earth’s magnetic flips can last 70,000 years
Context Relevance Practice Question Static Background: Earth’s Magnetic Field Nature of the Magnetic Field Magnetic Pole Reversal What is a Magnetic Reversal? Frequency Earlier Scientific Understanding New Research Findings Geological Data Used Magnetic Recording Mechanism Analytical Methods Major Discoveries Role of the Geodynamo Environmental Implications Weakened Magnetic Shield Influence on Climate and Life Importance of […]
Places in News: Kharg Island (Iran)
Location and Geographic Setting Relevance Practice Question Why Kharg Island is in the News? Recent Conflict Developments Strategic Importance of Kharg Island Iran’s Major Oil Export Terminal Energy Infrastructure Military and Strategic Role Prelims Pointers Other Places in Iran in News
1,750 MW Demwe Lower Hydropower Project
A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background C. Key Dimensions 1. Constitutional / Legal Dimension 2. Environmental Dimension 3. Economic / Energy Dimension 4. Governance / Administrative Dimension 5. Strategic / Security Dimension D. Critical Analysis E. Way Forward F. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers Practice Question (15 Marks)
Agro-biodiversity & Birds of Pusa – Lessons for Sustainable Agriculture
A. Issue in Brief Relevance GS 1 (Geography & Society) GS 3 (Agriculture & Environment) B. Historical Scientific Baseline C. Present-Day Scenario (2021–22) D. Environmental & Ecological Dimension E. Agriculture & Economy Dimension F. Science & Tech Dimension G. Governance & Policy Dimension H. Social / Ethical Dimension I. Way Forward J. Exam Orientation Prelims […]
Thwaites Glacier (Doomsday Glacier)
Why in News ? Recent Scientific Concern Relevance GS 1 (Geography) — Core GS 3 (Environment) — Core Basics & Core Keywords What is a Glacier ? What is Thwaites Glacier ? Why “Doomsday Glacier” ? Physical Geography & Glaciology Marine Ice Sheet Setting Grounding Line Ice Shelf Buttressing Climate & Ocean Interactions Ocean-Driven Melting […]
Sundarbans Tourism & Climate Loss
Why in news ? Relevance Basics and background Climate vulnerability and loss–damage context Non-economic loss and damage (NELD) Tourism potential: opportunities Ecological and governance risks Comparative perspective Institutional and funding dimension Challenges and criticisms Way forward
Turtle Trails
Why in news ? Relevance Basics and background Constitutional and legal dimensions Governance and administrative aspects Economic dimension Social and ethical dimension Environmental dimension Data and evidence Challenges and criticisms Way forward