geography

Solar Flares: NASA Warns of Solar Storms, Blackouts and Auroras expected on Earth

Context: NASA's satellites have recorded a powerful solar flare. What are Solar Flares? Solar flares are intense bursts of radiation caused by the sudden release of magnetic energy from the Sun. These flares emit high-speed particles and energy into space....

Mahadayi River, Origin, Tributaries and Significance

Context: A new scientific paper by CSIR-NIO and INCOIS claims that Karnataka’s diversion of the Mahadayi River will have a limited ecological impact on Goa, sparking protests by local groups in Goa. About Mahadayi River The Mahadayi River, or the...

Major Ports in India List, Map, Names and their Location

India's major ports have achieved historic milestones in Fiscal Year 2024-25, demonstrating impressive growth and bolstering the nation's global competitiveness. Cargo handling reached approximately 855 million tonnes, marking a 4.3% increase from the previous fiscal year. Check this article to...

Mullaperiyar Dam, History, Issue and Dispute

Context: The Supreme Court said experts with specialised knowledge and not politicians are required to find a solution to the prolonged dispute between Tamil Nadu and Kerala over the maintenance of the 125-year-old Mullaperiyar dam. The Mullaperiyar Dam dispute is...

Baglihar Dam & India’s Hydroelectric Power Projects on the Chenab River

Baglihar Dam, or the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, is one of India's flagship hydropower projects along the Chenab River. Built in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, the dam represents India's increasing focus on renewable energy and strategic water management under...

Vizhinjam International Seaport Project, Phases, Benefits

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram. The Vizhinjam seaport has been completed at an estimated Rs 8,867 crore. The Prime Minister inaugurally commissioned the first phase of the complex in the presence...

Indus Water Treaty 1960 Suspended by India after Pahalgam Terror Attack

Context: In the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has decided to suspend the Indus Water Treaty. India has decided to put the Indus Waters Treaty on hold, as announced by Foreign Secretary Vikram...

Tobacco Cultivation in India: Relief to Tobacco Farmers

Context: The government has amended the Tobacco Board Rules, 1976, to extend the registration validity for Virginia tobacco growers from one year to three years. About Tobacco Cultivation in India Tobacco cultivation in India was introduced by the Portuguese in...

Use of AI in Weather Forecasting in India

Context: Mission Mausam, launched in September 2024 with ₹2,000 crore over two years, aims to improve India’s weather forecasting through enhanced observations, AI-driven models, and better climate data analysis. The Ministry of Earth Sciences has established a dedicated AI and...

Harnessing Spiritual Aastha for River Rejuvenation

Context: Events like the Maha Kumbh Mela, where more than 60 crore people congregated in Prayagraj, represent the epitome of India's riverine spirituality. This deep-rooted spiritual reverence (aastha) can be turned into a pragmatic tool (astra) for the ecological rejuvenation...