Source- This post on Mekong River has been created based on the article “Dam projects across the Mekong River in Laos raises fears” published in “The Hindu” on 3 February 2024. Why in the news? A multibillion-dollar dam project on river Mekong in Laos’s Luang Prabang city, may result in the city losing its UNESCO status.… Continue reading Mekong River
Category: Geography in News
Wheat Blast
Source-This post on wheat blast has been created based on the article “Researchers: Wheat blast could reduce production by 13 %” published in “WORLD-GRAIN.com” on 2 February 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have estimated that a wheat blast disease that may spread in the future could reduce global wheat production by 13% by 2050.… Continue reading Wheat Blast
South China Sea
Source-This post on South China Sea has been created based on the article “Philippines and Vietnam agree to expand cooperation in South China Sea, which Beijing also claims” published in “The Hindu” on 30 January 2024. Why in the news? The Philippines and Vietnam have recently signed agreements to avoid incidents in the South China… Continue reading South China Sea
North sea
About North sea Aspects Description About 1. The North Sea is a northern European sea and part of the Atlantic Ocean. 2. The North Sea connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the English Channel in the southwest and to the Baltic Sea in the east via the Kattegat and Skagerrak straits. 3. The Kiel Canal… Continue reading North sea
Ratle Hydro Electric Project
Source-This post on Ratle Hydroelectric Project has been based on the article “Govt diverts Chenab river water to expedite hydroelectric project in Jammu and Kashmir” published in “Deccan Herald” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? The government has announced diversion of Chenab river water through diversion tunnels to expedite the 850-MW Ratle Hydro… Continue reading Ratle Hydro Electric Project
Alpenglow Phenomenon
Source-This post on Alpenglow Phenomenon has been created based on the article “NASA astronaut shares photos of ‘alpenglow’ from space: What is it?” published in “The Economic Times” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? Recently, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara of the International Space Station shared some amazing photos of “alpenglow” phenomenon observed near… Continue reading Alpenglow Phenomenon
Soda Lakes
Source-This post is based on the article “Shallow soda lakes show promise as cradles of life on Earth” published in “Physics.Org” on 22th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, researchers have found that a shallow ‘soda lake’ in western Canada bears resemblance to Darwin’s concept of “warm little ponds,”. It is believed to be… Continue reading Soda Lakes
Lake Retba
Source-This post has been created based on the article” Senegal’s pink lake is on the verge of disappearing — how to protect it” published in “Down to Earth” on 19 January 2024. Why in the news? Lake Retba, located in Senegal, is under threat of extinction due to increase in Nitrate level and pollution. About… Continue reading Lake Retba
Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration
Source-This post is based on the article “Wadge Bank facing threat from hydrocarbon exploration” published in “Deccan Chronicle” on 20th Janauary 2024. Why in the News? Wadge Bank faces a potential threat as the Indian government considers offering three oil and gas blocks for exploration and development. The blocks designated for exploration coincide with the… Continue reading Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration
A Brief About Soligas and Yeravas Tribes in 2024
Source-This post is based on the article “What do tribal groups like the Soligas and Yeravas eat?” published in “DownToEarth” on 14th January 2024. Why in the News? A Brief About Soligas and Yeravas Tribes, A newly released book “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles,” documents the wild foods gathered by the Soligas and Yeravas… Continue reading A Brief About Soligas and Yeravas Tribes in 2024
