geography

India-made Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cells, Types and Key Components

Key Points of the Order Deadline for Adoption: By June 2026, solar companies must use domestically produced solar cells to be eligible for government procurement schemes. Currently, Indian solar companies predominantly rely on solar cells imported from China and Southeast...

Active Underwater Hot Spring in Southern Indian Ocean

Hot Spring in Southern Indian Ocean Indian oceanographers have captured the image of an active hydrothermal vent located 4,500 metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean. Hydrothermal Vents They are underwater springs found near tectonic plate boundaries ○ They...

How does La Niña Affect India’s Climate?

What is La Niña? La Niña (a cooling phase) is a natural climate phenomenon that occurs as part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) ENSO involves periodic changes in the sea surface temperatures and atmospheric conditions in the Pacific Ocean....

Why Arctic Tundra is emitting more Carbon than it Absorbs

About Arctic Tundra It is a vast, treeless biome characterized by its cold, dry and rocky terrain. Location: It is the northernmost biome, covering areas north of the Arctic Circle up to the polar ice cap. It is located between...

Iron Ore, Types, Uses, Distribution in India and in World Map

Tata Steel Ltd. has operationalised an all-woman shift (India’s first) at its Noamundi Iron Mine reinforcing its commitment to women’s empowerment. Noamundi Mine Noamundi is located in West Singhbhum district of It is famous for the mining and export of...

Santa Ana Winds return to Southern California

Context: The Franklin Fire, which began recently in Malibu, California, has impacted around 22,000 people. According to experts Santa Ana’ winds and climate change are fueling these wildfires. About Santa Ana Winds These are dry and warm (often hot) winds...

El Nino and La Nina and its Impact on Indian Monsoon

El Niño and La Niña are climatic phenomena that occur in the Pacific Ocean and significantly influence global weather patterns, including the Indian monsoon. El-Nino and Its Impact on India in 2023-2024 El Nino and La Nina are phases of...

Google DeepMind’s new GenCast AI Model

Google DeepMind has developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict the weather more accurately than the best system currently in use. This innovation represents a shift in forecasting, leveraging AI to enhance precision and accessibility while reducing computational...

Manganese Ore, Uses, Properties, Importance, Distribution

Recently, a team of scientists has claimed that Manganese (Mn) contamination of water is causing cancer in the Gangetic plains of Bihar. About Manganese (Mn) Manganese is the fifth-most abundant metal on earth. It exists in the form of oxides,...

Sathanur Dam

About Sathanur Dam Location: Constructed across the Thenpennai River (also known as Pennaiyar River) in Thandarampet Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu. Year of Construction: Built in 1958 as part of efforts to enhance irrigation, water storage, and flood control in...