Karewas: Kashmir Valley’s ancient mound formations
Context Kashmir’s highly fertile alluvial soil deposits called ‘karewas’ are being destroyed in the name of development, much to the peril of local people The Kashmir valley owes much of…
What is the Blue Blob?
Context The Blue Blob is a cold patch located south of Iceland and Greenland and little is known about it. Key Findings However, a recent study theorises that it may have…
India’s first geological park
Context India's first geological park will be built in Lamheta, Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. About India’s first geological park The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has approved the setting up of…
Bomb cyclone hits eastern U.S.
Context Recently, ‘Bomb cyclone’ hits eastern U.S., triggers transport chaos, outages. Key Details The U.S. Eastern Seaboard is one of the regions where bombogenesis is most common. That’s because storms…
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire? Context The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted over the weekend, sending ash and smoke thousands of feet into the air. The volcano, situated…
Chennai to be developed as a Sponge City
Chennai to be developed as a sponge city Context It is time to adopt innovative water management strategies and transform Chennai into a sponge city to tackle urban flooding. Key…
ACROSS Scheme
Context Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ACROSS Scheme i.e. ‘Atmosphere and Climate Research-Modeling Observing Systems and Services’ along with its eight sub-plans for the next fiscal…
Katol L6 Chondrite Meteorite
Context Recently, a study led by IIT Kharagpur researchers within the Katol L6 Chondrite meteorite could help us understand the formation and evolution of the Earth. Key Findings They have…
The New National Water Policy (NWP)
The New National Water Policy (NWP) Context In November 2019, the Ministry of Jal Shakti had set up a committee to draft the new National Water Policy (NWP). This was…
Pensilungpa Glacier
Context The Pensilungpa Glacier located in Ladakh’s Zanskar Valley is retreating due to increase in temperature and decrease in precipitation during winters, a recent study has found. Key Findings on…