geography

Mission for Extra-Long Staple (ELS) Cotton Promotion

Context: The Union Finance Minister has announced a five-year mission in the Union Budget to improve productivity, sustainability, and quality in cotton farming, with a focus on ELS cotton varieties. About Extra-Long Staple (ELS) Cotton It is a cotton variety...

Kurdistan Region in Iraq and Key Cities

Context: Recently, India has sent humanitarian assistance to support residents of the Kurdistan region in Iraq. About Kurdistan Region Kurdistan region is a geo-cultural area spanning across parts of Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria, where the Kurdish people live. Kurds...

Greenland’s Crystal Blue Lakes Turned Brown

Context: According to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences over 7,500 lakes in western Greenland have turned brown. What Triggered This Transformation? - Unusual Weather Patterns in 2022 Greenland typically receives snowfall from...

Cabinet Announced 6% Hike in Jute MSP to Revive Production

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has fixed the minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute for the 2025-26 marketing season at ₹5,650 a quintal, an increase of ₹315 from last year. About Jute and its Production Jute...

Yala Glacier in Himalayas Projected to Vanish by 2040s

Context: Yala Glacier in Nepal is predicted to disappear by the 2040s due to rapid retreat and mass loss. About Yala Glacier Retreat Location: Langtang Valley, central Nepal. It is one of the most studied glaciers in Nepal and represents...

Russia Ships Reactor Vessel to Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP)

Context: The VVER 1,000-MWe reactor vessel for the sixth unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project was recently shipped by Russia. About Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) is the largest nuclear power station in India,...

List of Major Earthquakes in Japan, Magnitude, History and its Impact

On January 13, 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, with its epicentre in the Hyuga-Nada Sea near Miyazaki Prefecture. The quake occurred at 9:19 p.m. local time. It prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami...

Z Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir Inaugurated by PM Modi

The Z-Morh Tunnel, a significant infrastructure project in Jammu and Kashmir, is poised to revolutionize connectivity in the region. This 6.5 km long tunnel, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2025, is part of a larger effort to...

Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP), Components and Benefits

Context: PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river-linking project on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) Aim: To transfer excess water from the Ken River...

Link Between Fluoride Levels and IQ Loss

Context: A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), USA has linked higher fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children. Key Findings of the Study Impact of Fluoride on IQ: For every 1...