Source: The post is based on the article ‘Steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country” published in PIB on 8th August 2023. What is the News? Minister of State for Jal Shakti has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country. Groundwater Level in the country: The Central… Continue reading Steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country
Category: Geography in News
A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
Source: The post is based on the article “A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests” published in Hindustan Times on 23rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dhala Crater?3 What are Ureilites?4 How was Dhala Crater formed? What is the News? A team of… Continue reading A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
Measures to curtail Urban Flooding
Source: The post is based on the article “Measures to curtail Urban Flooding” published in PIB on 31st July 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has informed Lok Sabha about the steps the government is taking to tackle urban flooding. What are Urban Floods? Click Here to read Main cause of… Continue reading Measures to curtail Urban Flooding
Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests
Source: The post is based on the article “Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests” published in The Guardian on 25th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gulf Stream?3 How does the Gulf Stream impact weather and climate?4 Why has the study predicted about the Gulf Stream? What is… Continue reading Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests
A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how
Source: The post is based on the article “A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how” published in Down To Earth on 17th July 2023 What is the News? Ghaggar River and its tributaries have caused widespread devastation in Haryana after reclaiming their floodplains. Where is Ghaggar River?… Continue reading A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how
Scientists say the ‘Anthropocene epoch’ began in the 1950s: What it means, significance
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists say the ‘Anthropocene epoch’ began in the 1950s: What it means, significance” published in Indian Express on 13th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Anthropocene epoch?3 What is the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG)?4 What did the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) find out?5… Continue reading Scientists say the ‘Anthropocene epoch’ began in the 1950s: What it means, significance
Massive shelf cloud appears in Haridwar amid heavy rains
Source: The post is based on the article “Massive shelf cloud appears in Haridwar amid heavy rains” published in Livemint on 11th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Shelf Clouds?3 Formations of Shelf Clouds:4 Distinctive Features of Shelf Cloud:5 Significance and implications of Shelf Clouds: What is the News? A terrifying shelf… Continue reading Massive shelf cloud appears in Haridwar amid heavy rains
WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Source: The post is based on the article “WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer” published in Down To Earth on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released Ozone and UV Bulletin after a gap of seven years. What are the key… Continue reading WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong lake
Source: The post is based on the article “India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong lake” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? India and China are busy with construction in the Pangong Lake area. What is China and India building along the Pangong Lake? China: China… Continue reading India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong lake
Scientists detect the universe’s ‘noisy’ gravitational wave background: What it means and why you should care about it
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect the universe’s ‘noisy’ gravitational wave background: What it means and why you should care about it” published in Indian Express on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? Scientists have said that they have found evidence to suggest that the universe is filled with low-frequency… Continue reading Scientists detect the universe’s ‘noisy’ gravitational wave background: What it means and why you should care about it
