Category: GS 1
Glacial lakes in the Himalayas
With the monsoon season setting in, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Department (USDMA) is set to do a vulnerability study of the 13 glacial lakes, five of them in “high risk zone” from the coming month.
Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate: What happened — and how sea level rise is affecting the world
The relocation of around 300 families from Gardi Sugdub in Panama’s Guna Yala province marks a significant response to the threats posed by rising sea levels.
Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy
The article discusses India’s abysmal Geological conservation
How dangerous is methanol poisoning?
38 people died after consuming spurious liquor in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu.
Global Gender Gap Report 2024
India has slipped two places on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap index to 129th place.
Marine Heatwaves
According to a study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), marine heatwaves, which are associated with the swift development of cyclones, are projected to rise tenfold. This means an increase from the present average of 20 days per year to an estimated 220–250 days per year.
India’s Arctic imperative
In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.
Urbanization, no liberating force for Dalits
Despite Ambedkar’s optimism, the urban landscape in India remains deeply divided along caste lines
Gone too soon — the subject of youth suicide in India
Suicide is a pressing issue in India, with the country holding the unfortunate distinction of having the highest number of suicides globally.
Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?
Indian Meteorological Department predicts above-average heat wave days for India, impacting multiple regions.
The human-dog relationship, conflict and coexistence
The media often highlights sensational stories of human-dog conflict, but these narratives oversimplify complex socio-ecological dynamics.
World Water Day
The World Water Day initiative, serves as a global platform to raise awareness and mobilize action on pressing water-related challenges.