Causes of El Niño Phenomenon
Context: Recently, an unusual phenomenon is developing along the equatorial Pacific region, indicating the emergence of El Nino conditions in 2023. Experts warn that this simultaneous warming of the eastern and western regions of the equatorial Pacific, a trend last observed in 2009, could have severe implications for marine life worldwide. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, […]
About The Kilauea Volcano
Context: The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted recently, according to an advisory from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Kilauea Volcano Key Features of Kilauea: Shield Volcanoes: About the Ring of Fire Why are there so many volcanoes in the Ring of Fire? -Source: Indian Express […]
Onset of Monsoon In India
Context: The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala, four days later than the original forecast date of June 4 and a week after its “normal” onset date of June 1. Relevance: GS I- Indian Geography Dimensions of the Article: What does the “onset of monsoon” mean? Rainfall Wind field Heat What is Monsoon? Causes of Monsoon […]
About Cyclone Biparjoy
Context: Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea intensified into a ‘very severe cyclone’. Currently located about 850 km west of Goa, it is expected to move northwards and turn towards Oman in the coming days. While this will help the monsoon onset in Kerala. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: […]
India’s Strategic Oil Reserve
Context The Rajasthani salt caverns are being investigated by a government-owned engineering business to see if strategic petroleum reserves can be created there. Relevance – GS Paper 1 – Geography – Natural resources, GS Paper 3 – Energy Mains Question What does “strategic petroleum reserve” mean to you? Why do nations keep these oil reserves? Talkon […]
Petroleum Coke (Pet Coke)
Context: Recently, the Union government of India permitted the import of pet coke for making graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Petroleum Coke: Key Points: Grades Applications
Feasibility of Salt Cavern-Based Strategic Oil Reserves in Rajasthan
Context: Government-owned engineering consultancy firm Engineers India (EIL) studying the prospects and feasibility of salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves in Rajasthan to increase India’s strategic oil storage capacity. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Current Strategic Oil Storage Facilities Importance of Strategic Crude Oil Reserves India’s Current SPR Capacity Salt Cavern-Based Reserves Development […]
New Lithium Reserves In India
Context: The news of potentially significant reserves of lithium, an element needed to manufacture batteries used in electric cars and other renewable energy infrastructure, in Jammu and Kashmir has been welcomed universally. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Lithium: Occurrence: Uses: Lithium has a range of industrial applications, including: Status of India’s […]
El Ninos Cost Much More Than Once Believed
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-1: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Mains Question How can we lessen the financial effects of the upcoming event, especially since the previous […]
Onset of Monsoon
Context: The arrival of monsoon over the Kerala coast will likely be delayed by a few days, the India Meteorological Department. Instead of its normal date of June 1, the monsoon is expected to arrive by June 4. Relevance: GS I- Indian Geography Dimensions of the Article: What does the “onset of monsoon” mean? Rainfall […]