Geography

Scheme to Ensuring Water Security

Context: The Union government is set to launch a ₹4,500-crore scheme aimed at ensuring water security for farmers.  This move...

Precision Farming

Context: The Central government is considering allocating ₹6,000 crore to promote precision farming.   More on News The Union Ministry...

Lucara’s Sixth 1,094-carat Diamond Recovery

Context: Lucara Diamond Corp. recovered a 1,094-carat rough diamond from the Karowe Mine in Botswana, marking the company’s sixth stone...

New Algorithm Enhances Precipitation-Type Classification Over Tibetan Plateau

Context: Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have unveiled a new algorithm that significantly improves...

Retreat of Glaciers and Mitigation of  Climate Change

Context: The retreat of glaciers is one of the most visible indicators of climate change, but according to a global...

Cotton Revolution

Context: The steady decline in cotton yields over the past decade signals the waning of India’s cotton revolution, which began...

Mission Mausam

Context: The Union Cabinet approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with a ₹2,000 crore investment over two years to enhance India’s weather forecasting...

Controversy Over Mumbai’s Salt Pans

Context: The Centre recently approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to Dharavi Redevelopment Project...

Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Context: A comprehensive global research review, co-authored by University of Minnesota professors and over 20 international experts, has been published...

The Unusual Dynamics of Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean

Context: The North Indian Ocean contributes significantly to the moisture needed for the summer monsoon, which involves substantial evaporation from...

Unexpected Rainfall in the Sahara Desert

Context: According to a recent study by Severe Weather Europe, a significant portion of the Sahara is set to receive...

La Niña

Context: This year, all major global agencies missed the mark in predicting the onset of La Niña.   More on...

Carbon Pricing

Context: State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024, show encouraging advancements, yet further efforts are necessary to meet the desired...

Places in News: Singapore

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Singapore for a two-day visit aimed at enhancing India-Singapore bilateral relations.   About...

Places in News: Brunei 

Context: The Indian Prime Minister has arrived in Brunei, marking a historic moment as the first  Prime Minister to visit...