Source– This post is based on the article “India launches ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist cyclone-hit Myanmar” published in “The Hindu” on 18th May 2023. Why in the News? India launched ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist Myanmar which has been devastated by Cyclone Mocha. What is Operation Karuna? 1. India has launched “Operation Karuna” to provide humanitarian… Continue reading Operation Karuna
Category: Geography in News
Somalia Floods
Source– This post is based on the article “Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Somalia is facing severe flooding, triggered by heavy seasonal downpours, which have been exacerbated by El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole. The United Nations has labelled this… Continue reading Somalia Floods
High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Scientists at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) have discovered how equatorial forests survived in much warmer times on Earth. Background: Around 50 million… Continue reading High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
Lake Titicaca: In South America’s Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell
Source: The post is based on the article “Lake Titicaca: In South America’s Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell” published in “The Print” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? Lake Titicaca is experiencing record-low water levels due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, prolonged dry conditions and unusual high temperatures.… Continue reading Lake Titicaca: In South America’s Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell
Seismic Activity in Iceland: As thousands of earthquakes rock Iceland, a volcanic eruption to follow?
Source: The post is based on the article “Seismic Activity in Iceland: As thousands of earthquakes rock Iceland, a volcanic eruption to follow?” published in “Down To Earth” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? Iceland is currently facing a notable surge in seismic activity, with about 1,400 earthquakes detected in the last 24… Continue reading Seismic Activity in Iceland: As thousands of earthquakes rock Iceland, a volcanic eruption to follow?
Ben Gurion Canal Project
Source– This post ”Ben Gurion Canal Project” is based on the article ”A plan to join the Red Sea with Mediterranean — an alternative to the Suez Canal” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 November 2023. Why in the News? Ben Gurion Canal Project back in news after Israel pushes to destroy Hamas in… Continue reading Ben Gurion Canal Project
Auroras: Ladakh observatories spot red aurora
Source: The post is based on the article “Auroras: Ladakh observatories spot red aurora” published in “Indian Express” on 11th November 2023 Why in the News? The Hanle and Merak observatories in Ladakh have captured images of an intense red aurora. What are Auroras? Specifications Details Definition Auroras are patterns of bright lights in the… Continue reading Auroras: Ladakh observatories spot red aurora
New island born near Ogasawara island chain in Japan
Source– This post “New island born near Ogasawara island chain in Japan” is based on the article “New island is born in Japan after undersea volcanic eruption” published in “The Times of India” on 10 November 2023. Why in the News? Recently, a new island emerged near Japan’s Ogasawara island chain after an undersea volcanic… Continue reading New island born near Ogasawara island chain in Japan
Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry
Source: The post is based on the article “Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry” published in “Indian Express” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project has experienced a setback due to a landslide that blocked the only operational diversion tunnel. This obstruction… Continue reading Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project: How ignored landslide warnings led to Subansiri running dry
Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana
Source: The post is based on the article “Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana” published in “The Hindu” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? A 3,000-year-old circular geoglyph was recently discovered in Telangana’s Medchal-Malkajgiri district. What is Geoglyph? Specifications Details Definition 1. Geoglyph refers to a design that is drawn… Continue reading Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana
