geography

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...

Copper Ore, Distribution, Reserves and Production

India faces a potential copper shortage as new Quality Control Order (QCO) norms for refined copper imports restrict non-Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified imports. Challenges with BIS Certification In 2023-24, India sourced 80% of its copper imports from Japan. The...

Rabi Crops, Factors Affecting Crop Growth and Concerns

High October temperatures and shortages of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer have significantly impacted the planting of rabi (winter-spring) season crops in India. However, conditions improved after mid-November, leading to a recovery in sowing activities. Cropping Seasons in India Overview of...

Stone Crushing Industry Impact on Human Health and Agriculture Output

What is a Stone Crushing Industry? The stone crushing industry involves the extraction, processing, and production of crushed stone, gravel, and other aggregate materials used primarily in construction and infrastructure projects. This sector forms a critical part of the construction...