geography

Wheat Production in India, Impact of Rising Temperatures on Wheat

Context: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that March 2025 will experience above-normal temperatures and a higher number of heatwave days. This coincides with India’s wheat harvest season, posing a serious threat to wheat production. Wheat Production in India...

A Holistic Approach for Cleanliness of River Ganga

Context: The National Ganga Plan has been allocated a financial outlay of ₹3,400 crore for the year 2025-26. Cleanliness of River Ganga: Namami Gange Programme and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) Launched In: 2014 Under: Ministry of Jal Shakti...

Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), Significance and Potential Impacts

Context: A study by the University of Melbourne has predicted that the ACC may weaken by 20% by 2050 under a high carbon emissions scenario. About Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) It is the world's strongest ocean current, moving in a...

Himalayan Communities in India, Location and Tribes

Context: Recently, Norway’s Parliament issued a formal apology for its assimilation policies (known as Norwegianisation) targeting the Sami, Kven, and Forest Finn peoples. More in News Alongside the apology, the government proposed measures to address ongoing discrimination, such as protecting...

SC asks FRI to Conduct Tree Census in Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ)

Context: The Supreme Court has directed the Forest Research Institute (FRI) to carry out a tree census in the Taj Trapezium Zone. About Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) is a defined area of 10,400 sq km around...

Copper Ore Reserves and Production in India

Context: The Indian Government has secured a 9,000 sq. km block in Zambia to explore copper and cobalt. About Copper Ore Copper is a good conductor of electricity and is ductile (able to be drawn out into a thin wire)....

Planets Align in the Sky During Planetary Parade

Context: Recently, on 28th February, seven planets lined up for a rare "planetary parade”. About Planetary Parade It is an astronomical event where multiple planets appear to line up in the night sky in the order of their distance from...

Mount Fentale Volcano Emits Methane

Context: An extraordinary volcanic event has been recorded at Mount Fentale, where the volcano has emitted vast amounts of methane into the atmosphere. About Mount Fentale Location: Awash National Park in the Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Methane emissions from volcanoes are...

Strategy for Securing Reliable Critical Minerals Supply

Context: In the 20th century, oil was the primary driver of global conflicts, shaping America’s involvement in wars like the Gulf War. Today, critical minerals (lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earths, etc.) are the backbone of future technologies. What are Critical...

Coal-Fired Power Plants and Their Impact on India’s Crop Yields

Context: A recent study led by researchers at Stanford University has revealed that coal-fired power plants are significantly reducing India’s rice and wheat yields. Major Pollutants and Their Effects on Crops Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ) Phytotoxic (toxic to plants) – interferes...