geography

Ocean Warming, Issues, Impact and Measures to be Taken

Context The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that February 2024 saw the highest-ever recorded average global sea surface temperature (SST) of 21.06°C, surpassing the previous record of 20.98°C set in August 2023. This unprecedented increase is part of a...

Forest Fires in 2024: Data and Analysis

Context: IAF joined the Tamil Nadu Government’s efforts to tackle forest fires in the Nilgiris. It is using the "Bambi Bucket", deploying a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to dump 16,000 litres of water on the fires. Forest Fire Season In India...

El Nino Phenomenon and Effect of El Niño 2023-2024 on Global Climate

Context: The 2023-2024 El Niño has become one of the top five strongest recorded, impacting global climate even as it begins to weaken. More in News Global Sea-Surface Temperatures: Despite El Niño's influence, the WMO has observed exceptionally high sea-surface...

Agalega Islands and its Geopolitical Significance

Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius’ PM Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated an airstrip and the St James Jetty on North Agaléga Island in the Indian Ocean. Agaléga Islands A group of two islands belonging to Mauritius Location: Lies...

Natural Disasters, Definition, Types and Examples

Natural disasters are catastrophic events that stem from various natural phenomena on Earth, with a history spanning the planet's 4.54 billion years. These events, ranging from floods and hurricanes to tsunamis and earthquakes, have had profound effects on the environment...

Recent Earthquake in Japan, Magnitude, Causalities, Impacts

Recent Earthquake in Japan A series of major earthquakes in Japan killed at least 55 people and injured dozens. Fires sparked by the quakes destroyed over 100 homes in Wajima city. Rescuers are battling time constraints to save those trapped...

Manganese Ore, Uses, Properties, Importance, Distribution

Manganese Ore Manganese is an important raw material used in the smelting of iron ore and the production of ferroalloys. Manganese deposits can be found in nearly every geological formation. It is, however, primarily associated with the Dharwar system. Odisha...

What are Cyclones?, Types, Formation, Naming, Cyclones in India

Context: Cyclone Michaung formed from a low-pressure area that developed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on December 2, 2023. The low-pressure area intensified into a depression on December 3, 2023, and into a cyclonic storm on December 4, 2023....

Yamuna River, Origin, Catchment Area, Tributaries, Pollution

Toxic foam was seen floating on the surface of the Yamuna River in Delhi amid alarming air pollution levels in the city. The Yamuna River, which flows through the Indian capital of Delhi, has been plagued by the issue of...

Lithium Triangle, Lithium Reserves in India and World Map

India is in talks with Chile and Bolivia for tapping into lithium mining and sourcing the Lithium mineral that remains the cornerstone for the country’s switch to green mobility. Lithium Reserves in India A geological survey of India has found...