Source: The post is based on the article “The importance of the Sulina Channel to Ukraine grain trade” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2023. What is the News? Sulina Channel has provided Ukraine with an alternative passage for its grain after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal. What is the Danube… Continue reading The importance of the Sulina Channel to Ukraine grain trade
Category: Geography in News
India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year
Source: The post is based on the article “India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? India’s connection with Russia’s Arctic region has been growing, with a significant portion of cargo handled by the Murmansk port. In… Continue reading India accounts for 35% of cargo handled by Russia’s Arctic Murmansk port this year
Kerala likely to face drought due to deficit monsoon
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala likely to face drought due to deficit monsoon” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? Kerala is facing a potential drought-like condition with the monsoon deficit widening. Why does Kerala might face a potential drought-like condition? Lack of Monsoon Rainfall: The… Continue reading Kerala likely to face drought due to deficit monsoon
Steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country
Source: The post is based on the article ‘Steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country” published in PIB on 8th August 2023. What is the News? Minister of State for Jal Shakti has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country. Groundwater Level in the country: The Central… Continue reading Steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country
A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
Source: The post is based on the article “A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests” published in Hindustan Times on 23rd July 2023 What is the News? A team of scientists have found that the Dhala crater formed when an extraordinarily rare and ancient meteorite known as… Continue reading A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
Measures to curtail Urban Flooding
Source: The post is based on the article “Measures to curtail Urban Flooding” published in PIB on 31st July 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has informed Lok Sabha about the steps the government is taking to tackle urban flooding. What are Urban Floods? Click Here to read Main cause of… Continue reading Measures to curtail Urban Flooding
Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests
Source: The post is based on the article “Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests” published in The Guardian on 25th July 2023. What is the News? According to a study, the Gulf Stream system could collapse as soon as 2025. What is Gulf Stream? The Gulf Stream is a strong ocean… Continue reading Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests
A ‘dead’ Ghaggar and its tributaries wrought havoc in Haryana early July; here is how
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
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 What is the News? According to the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG), sediments at Crawford Lake in Canada’s Ontario have provided evidence of the beginning of the… 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 What is the News? A terrifying shelf cloud has recently appeared in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar amid heavy rains. What are Shelf Clouds? Source: Moneycontrol Shelf clouds are a type of arcus cloud,… Continue reading Massive shelf cloud appears in Haridwar amid heavy rains
