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
Category: Geography in News
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
When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave
Source: The post is based on the article “When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? ” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tam Pà Ling cave?3 What are the key findings made at Tam Pà Ling cave?4 What are the dating methods used at the Tam… Continue reading When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave
Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas” published in Down To Earth on 27th June 2023 What is the News? A study has found signs of active tectonic deformations in the Piedmont alluvial plains of northern Haryana. What… Continue reading Our study shows growing zone of active tectonic deformation in northern Haryana plains south of Himalayas
Explained | Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by 2030s, say scientists
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by 2030s, say scientists” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Melting of Arctic Ice in Summer3 What is the Blue Ocean Event?4 What are the consequences of Ice free Arctic… Continue reading Explained | Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by 2030s, say scientists
Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How groundwater extraction influences Earth’s rotation?3 What did the researchers now find out?4 About Groundwater Depletion in India What is the News? A study published… Continue reading Humans’ groundwater extraction has affected the earth’s rotation: study
