Once-in-a-Century Floods in East Africa
Context: The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has characterized the recent floods in Somalia and neighboring East African countries as a once-in-a-century event. The floods, triggered by torrential rainfall and influenced by climatic factors like El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole, have displaced hundreds of thousands of people. The impact […]
About The Leonid Meteor Shower
Context: Many skywatchers in India and around the globe are poised for a cosmic treat—the Leonid Meteor Shower, which has already been underway since November 6, is set to reach its peak in the pre-dawn hours of November 17–18, 2023. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Leonid Meteor Shower: Formation of Dust Cloud: […]
About The Mount Etna Volcano
Context: The Mount Etna volcano began erupting again on the island of Sicily, sending ash miles into the sky. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Mount Etna Eruption Characteristics Diverse Styles: Comparison with Other Volcanoes Duration of Activity: Examples: Why do volcanoes erupt? Some famous volcanoes Here are some famous volcanoes in the […]
What are Auroras?
Context: NASA recently shared an incredible picture of an aurora captured from the International Space Station. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Formation of Auroras: Carbon Dioxide Aurora: -Source: Indian express
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 […]