Source- This post is based on the article “Navy thwarts hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? Indian Navy Marine Commandos (MARCOS) successfully thwarted a hijacking attempt in the North Arabian Sea, ensuring the safe evacuation of all 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from… Continue reading Navy thwarts hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea
Category: Geography in News
Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas
Source- This post is based on the article “Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas ” published in “Live mint” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Angola has opted to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to a disagreement concerning oil production quotas. Note- Several other… Continue reading Angola quits OPEC amid dispute over oil production quotas
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Source– This post is based on the article “Bihar: Reduced human activity, including mining bans, helped increase tiger numbers in Valmiki reserve” published in “DownToEarth” on 20th December 2023. Why in the News? The increase in tiger numbers in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar was facilitated by diminished human activity, including bans on mining.… Continue reading Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Himalayas Cool Amid Global Climate Crisis, Stumping Scientists
Source– This post is based on the article “Scientists stunned as Himalayas get cooler despite global climate crisis” published in “Wion” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? According to a study published in the journal Nature Geoscience, a surprising Himalayan phenomenon was highlighted that could slow down the impact of the global climate… Continue reading Himalayas Cool Amid Global Climate Crisis, Stumping Scientists
India’s First Winter Arctic Expedition
Source– This post is based on the article “RRI Bengaluru to participate in first winter Indian expedition to Arctic region” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? India has launched its first winter expedition to arctic region. The team from Raman Research Institute(RRI) was chosen as the initial group of… Continue reading India’s First Winter Arctic Expedition
India’s extreme rainfall ‘corridor’
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s extreme rainfall corridor” published in “The Hindu” on 13th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have discovered a stable “highway” over India where large-scale extreme rainfall events occur simultaneously during monsoons. What are the Key Findings of the study related to Indian Monsoon? 1) Global… Continue reading India’s extreme rainfall ‘corridor’
Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Source: The post is based on the article “Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have released a study on the natural vegetation cover in the Cauvery basin. What are the… Continue reading Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Source– This post is based on the article “Dissecting the discord between Guyana and Venezuela: Conflagration or pacification?” published in “DownToEarth” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Venezuela held a nonbinding referendum to strengthen the nation’s century-old claim to the oil-rich Essequibo territory governed by Guyana. What is the dispute between Guyana… Continue reading Guyana and Venezuela Conflict
Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Source– This post is based on the article “Mining for critical minerals: what is the auction process, and why is it important?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? In November 2023, Government started first ever critical minerals auction process for commercial mining by private sector. This is the… Continue reading Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Indonesia’s Volcano Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued
Source– This post is based on the article “Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued” published in “The Times of India” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Mount Marapi, an active volcano situated on Sumatra Island in Indonesia, has erupted again, causing deaths of many. What is Mount Marapi?… Continue reading Indonesia’s Volcano Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued
