Places in News: Malta
21 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1964, after more than 150 years of British rule. ...
Geography
Geography
Geography
Saharan Dust: A Lifeline for Oceanic Ecosystems
21 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The study from Florida State University focuses on how iron bound to dust from the Sahara transforms as it...
Geography
Mahadayi Project
21 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The long-standing Mahadayi water project, aimed at addressing chronic water scarcity in three districts of north Karnataka (Belagavi, Dharwad,...
Geography
Earth to Gain a Temporary ‘Mini-Moon’
20 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent study has revealed that a small asteroid named 2024 PT5 will temporarily enter Earth’s gravitational field in...
Geography
Places in News: Lebanon
20 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Pager explosion in Lebanon. About: It lies along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Syria...
Geography
Scheme to Ensuring Water Security
19 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union government is set to launch a ₹4,500-crore scheme aimed at ensuring water security for farmers. This move...
Geography
Precision Farming
18 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Central government is considering allocating ₹6,000 crore to promote precision farming. More on News The Union Ministry...
Geography
Lucara’s Sixth 1,094-carat Diamond Recovery
18 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Lucara Diamond Corp. recovered a 1,094-carat rough diamond from the Karowe Mine in Botswana, marking the company’s sixth stone...
Geography
New Algorithm Enhances Precipitation-Type Classification Over Tibetan Plateau
18 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have unveiled a new algorithm that significantly improves...
Geography
Retreat of Glaciers and Mitigation of Climate Change
17 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The retreat of glaciers is one of the most visible indicators of climate change, but according to a global...
Geography
Cotton Revolution
17 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The steady decline in cotton yields over the past decade signals the waning of India’s cotton revolution, which began...
Geography
Mission Mausam
13 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Cabinet approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with a ₹2,000 crore investment over two years to enhance India’s weather forecasting...
Geography
Controversy Over Mumbai’s Salt Pans
13 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Centre recently approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to Dharavi Redevelopment Project...
Current Affairs
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
11 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A comprehensive global research review, co-authored by University of Minnesota professors and over 20 international experts, has been published...
Current Affairs
The Unusual Dynamics of Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean
10 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The North Indian Ocean contributes significantly to the moisture needed for the summer monsoon, which involves substantial evaporation from...
