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
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