Category: Geography
Betwa River
Betwa river is struggling to maintain its natural flow due to human led developments.
Vizhinjam Port
Recently, Vizhinjam Port has received environment nod for phase II, III development.
Fair Allocation of Krishna Water
During a meeting with the Union Jal Shakti Minister, the Chief Minister of Telangana emphasized the need for the central government to ensure a fair allocation of Krishna River water to the state.
Majuli Island
A survey conducted by Aaranyak, a biodiversity conservation organization, highlighted a rise in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island.
Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)
Scientists caution that, in a scenario of high carbon emissions, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (ACC) could decrease in speed by approximately 20 percent by the year 2050.
High Mountain Asia (HMA)
A study reveals that climate change has increased the frequency of floods in High Mountain Asia (HMA) since 2000.
VOC Port | Major Ports in India
VOC Port Authority is exploring the possibility of setting up a shipbuilding facility in Thoothukudi.
Reclassification of Major Minerals
Ministry of Mines reclassifies Barytes, Felspar, Mica, and Quartz as Major Minerals.
India’s Overseas Port Investments | Chabahar port
Chabahar Port received a special mention in Donald Trump’s memo
Autonomous System Industry Alliance | Underwater Domain Awareness
India and USA announced Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) initiative for Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA)
Vishwamitri River | Mugger Crocodiles
Government of Gujarat conducted a crocodile census in the Vishwamitri river.
Glacial Retreat
A recent study has found that the eastern Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh experienced a loss of 110 glaciers between 1988 and 2020.