Climate Services Report 2023
Context: Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released Climate Services report 2023. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Report Findings on Climate-Health Integration World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) History: Headquarters and Membership: Governance Structure: The governance structure of WMO comprises several key bodies responsible for policy-making, decision-making, and the day-to-day operations of the organization: […]
Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project
Context: A landslide has damaged part of the under-construction 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam which has affected the flow in the Subansiri river downstream. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Subansiri Hydel Project Incident: Hydel Project Operations: Recent Setback: Blockage of Diversion Tunnel: Central Electricity Authority’s (CEA) Recommendation: […]
Southern Peninsular India: Sixth Driest October in 123 Years
Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recent analysis regarding the rainfall patterns in Southern peninsular India, spanning 123 years of records, exposed that the region encountered its sixth driest October in its meteorological history. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Factors Influencing Rainfall Deficiency in Southern Peninsular India Confluence of Northeast Monsoon and Cyclone Hamoon: El […]
Tectonic Activity on Venus
Context: A recent study suggests that Venus, often considered Earth’s sister planet, might have undergone tectonic activity roughly 3.5 to 4.5 billion years ago. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Venus’ Tectonic History: Unveiling Earth’s “Sister” Plate Tectonics on Earth Venus: Earth’s Enigmatic Twin Implications of Venus’ Tectonic History Plate Tectonics’ Impact on […]
Ken-Betwa Link Project
Context: The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) recently secured final forest clearance after a significant government push. While the forest clearance is secured, the project’s wildlife clearance remains under scrutiny at the Supreme Court of India. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Drainage System in India, Projects to improve Irrigation), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Inter-State Relations) Dimensions of the Article: Interlinking of Rivers As of now, […]
Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has ordered the Punjab Government to complete Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, warning the Government to comply with its orders. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Drainage System in India, Projects to improve Irrigation), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Inter-State Relations) Dimensions of the Article: Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal The tribunal Sharing of river waters The shares […]
Glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)
Context: At least 10 people have been killed and 80, including 23 Army personnel, are missing in Sikkim after the South Lhonak Lake – a glacial lake situated in the state’s northwest at 17,000 ft – burst due to incessant rains. This resulted in the rise of water levels in (downstream areas) Teesta River that […]
About The Annular Solar Eclipse
Context: The Annular solar eclipse will occur on October 14 and will be visible across different parts of the world. Relevance: GS-I Geography Dimensions of the Article: Solar eclipse Types of Solar Eclipse Total Solar Eclipse: Partial Solar Eclipse: Annular Solar Eclipse: Hybrid Solar Eclipse (Annular-Total Eclipse): Why does the Solar Eclipse not occur during […]
About The Pink Diamond
Context: Recently, Western Australian scientists unearthed a story behind the formation of pink diamonds, connecting it to the ancient supercontinent Nuna, and the mysterious geological activities it experienced over 1.3 billion years ago. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Pink diamonds: Rarity and Coveted Gemstones: Unique Crystalline Structures: Origin from the Kimberley […]
Libya’s Catastrophic Flooding
Context: More than 5,000 people are known to have died and thousands more are missing after devastating floods swept through the Libyan port city of Derna. Entire neighbourhoods disappeared into the sea as a huge tsunami-like torrent of water swept through the city. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Factors Behind the Catastrophic […]