Source-This post on Atmospheric Research Testbed (ART) is based on the article “Govt: Lab to monitor sea water quality and testbed to track monsoon systems inaugurated” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Earth Sciences inaugurated the first phase of the Atmospheric Research Testbed in… Continue reading Atmospheric Research Testbed (ART)
Category: Geography in News
Sela Tunnel
Source-This post on Sela Tunnel is based on the article “PM Modi inaugurates Sela Tunnel” published in “Live Mint” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the strategically significant Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. About Sela Tunnel Location– The tunnel is situated at an altitude of 13,700 feet… Continue reading Sela Tunnel
Sponge Iron
Source-This post on sponge iron has been created based on the article “‘Ore shortage’ hitting steel production, says sponge iron industry, seeks ban on exports” published in “Bussiness news” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The sponge iron industry held that an Ore shortage is hitting steel production. About sponge iron 1. About: i)… Continue reading Sponge Iron
Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected
Source-This post on Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected is based on the article “Why scientists voted down proposal to declare start of the Anthropocene — and what it means” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a committee of 18 scientists have voted against the proposal to declare the… Continue reading Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected
Desert star dunes
Source- The post on Desert star dunes is based on the article “Scientists reveal secrets of Earth’s magnificent desert star dunes” published in “The Hindu” on 5th March 2024. What is the News? Scientists unveiled the first in-depth study of star dunes, revealing the internal structure of these geological features. About Sand Dunes 1. About: Star dunes are… Continue reading Desert star dunes
India’s first underwater Metro line
Source-This post on India’s first underwater Metro line is based on the article “PM Modi unveils multiple metro projects, including Kolkata underwater corridor” published in “The Hindu” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata. About India’s first Underwater Metro line 1.… Continue reading India’s first underwater Metro line
INS Jatayu: India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep
Source-This post on INS Jatayu: India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep is based on the article “Why INS Jatayu, India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep, matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Navy will officially commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu on March 6, 2024.… Continue reading INS Jatayu: India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep
Ecocide- Belgium recognizes ‘ecocide’ as both national and international crime
Source-This post on Ecocide- Belgium recognizes ‘ecocide’ as both national and international crime is based on the article “Cockpit of Europe: Belgium leads continent in becoming first to recognise ‘ecocide’ as crime” published in “DownToEarth” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? Belgium, known as Europe’s cockpit, has become the first in the European Continent… Continue reading Ecocide- Belgium recognizes ‘ecocide’ as both national and international crime
Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP)
Source-This post on Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP) is based on the article “Nepal-India official dialogue silent on landmark Pancheshwar project” published in “The Hindu” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? Despite the recent agreement between India and Nepal, discussions over the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP) are still deadlocked. What is Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project… Continue reading Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP)
Badwater Basin In Death Valley
Source-This post on Badwater Basin in Death Valley is based on the article “Driest place in North America has been home to a lake for 6 months, show NASA images” published in “DownToEarth” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? In North America’s driest region, Badwater Basin in Death Valley has been persisting and… Continue reading Badwater Basin In Death Valley
