Southwest Monsoon-IMD Predicts Excessive Rainfall
Context: September monsoon forecast by IMD, predicts excessive rainfall for south, west, central India Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical Phenomenon, Climatology) Dimensions of the Article: Details What is Monsoon? Importance of Monsoon for India Issues with Prediction of monsoon in India La Niña Details: AS per the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department […]
What is Zombie Ice?
Context: The melting of the Greenland ice sheet will unavoidably raise the global sea levels by at least 10.6 inches or 27 centimetres, no matter what climate action the world decides to take right now. This is because of ‘zombie ice’, which is certain to melt away from the ice cap and blend into the […]
Cloudbursts In Himachal Pradesh
Context: Over 20 people have been killed in destruction caused by cloudbursts and flash floods in different parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the last three days. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical Geography, Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate Change and its effects), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
Increasing Cloudburst Incidents in India
Context Over the last three days, cloudbursts and flash floods have killed over 20 people in various parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Relevance GS Paper 1:Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunamis, Volcanic activity, cyclones etc. Mains Question Discuss the measures to prevent and mitigate the devastating effects of cloudbursts, highlighting the causes and […]
Rare Earth Elements
Context: India is keen to join a global alliance to ensure the supply of rare earth elements Relevance: Geography (Distribution of Key Natural Resources, Mineral & Energy Resources), GS Paper-II: International Relations (India and its Neighborhood) Dimensions of the Article: Supply chain disruptions About Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) What are REMs? Strategic importance of REMs […]
Sakurajima Volcano Erupted on Japan
Context: Recently, the Sakurajima Volcano erupted on Japan’s major western island of Kyushu. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Sakurajima Volcano? Stratovolcano What is Sakurajima Volcano? Sakurajima is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes and eruptions of varying levels take place on a regular basis. It is an active stratovolcano. The largest historical eruptions […]
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Focus: GS I- Geography Why in News? Recently, Jawaharlal Nehru Port became the first major port of the country to become a 100% Landlord port of India having all berths being operated on PPP model. About Jawaharlal Nehru Port Navi Mumbai, where it is located, is India’s top port for handling containers, handling around half […]
Micronesia’s Geography
Context: The Federated States of Micronesia, a small island country in the Pacific that is home to around 110,000 people, is one of the latest places on Earth to experience an outbreak of Covid-19, after two and a half years of successfully protecting itself from the virus. Relevance: GS I- Geography (Places in News) Micronesia’s […]
Wildfires Intensifying in Europe
Context: Europe is battling intense wildfires with countries like Spain, Greece and France struggling to stamp out fires and contain the damage. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is wildfire? What causes Wildfire? How dangerous is inhaling wildfire smoke? What is wildfire? A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns in the wildland vegetation, often […]
Tropical Ozone Hole
Context: A new ozone hole has been detected over the tropics, at latitudes of 30 degrees South to 30 degrees North, a recent study claimed. But some experts are divided over this. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Ozone Layer and what are Ozone Holes? Ozone creation and destruction Tropical Ozone […]