Context India’s mineral ecosystem has undergone significant transformation over the past decade, primarily due to the establishment of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 2015. This initiative aims to ensure that Read More …
Category: Geography
Impact of Arctic Sea ice on Indian Monsoon
Context In a survey researchers from India’s National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), have found that seasonal modifications in the Arctic sea ice is affecting the Indian monsoon. Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall The Indian summer monsoon rainfall (ISMR) Read More …
Cyclone Storm Asna 2024
Context As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Cyclone Asna has formed over the Kutch coast in Gujarat and adjoining areas of Pakistan. About This is the first cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea in August since 1976. The name Asna, which Read More …
Enhancing India’s Weather Forecasting Capabilities
Context The recent severe weather events have put the focus back on the country’s weather prediction capacities and ways to enhance them. Weather Prediction in India India, at present, relies upon satellite data and computer models for weather prediction. The Indian Read More …
2,500-Year-Old Earthquake Redirected the Ganga River
In the June 2024 paper in Nature Communications, scientists reported that an earthquake of magnitude 7 to 8 caused the Ganga River to dramatically shift its course approximately 2,500 years ago. Earthquakes About: Earthquake refers to the sudden shaking of the earth’s crust. It is highly Read More …
Underwater mapping reveals ice shelves
Context Recent research using autonomous vehicles for detailed underwater mapping has revealed new insights into the melting patterns of Antarctica’s ice shelves. These findings are essential for understanding the future behavior of the continent’s ice sheets and their potential impact Read More …
National Landslide Forecasting Centre
Context Recently the Union Minister of Coal and Mines inaugurated the National Landslide Forecasting Centre in Kolkata. About The NLFC is a pioneering initiative aimed at landslide risk mitigation in India and could provide early statistics to local management and groups, update Read More …
Earthquake in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Context: Recently, an earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Reason for earthquake in Andaman and Nicobar: Andaman and Nicobar Islands region is an earthquake hotspot, caused by ‘subduction’ of the Indian plate beneath the Burmese plate. Indo-Australian plate subducts beneath Read More …
Central African Republic
Context: The Central African Republic voted in a referendum on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to seek a third term in a country. About Central African Republic: The Central African Republic or CAR is located in Read More …
Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) Scheme
Context: Recently, the Minister of Earth Sciences provided information on the ACROSS scheme in Lok Sabha. About ACROSS Scheme: It is a central sector scheme under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) for atmospheric science programs. Aims: To address various aspects related to weather and climate Read More …