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A Spatial Shift of Heatwaves in India
Why in News Recently, a study has found a spatial shift of heatwaves in India, now occurring in new regions in the country. It also added that...
12 Oct 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News Recently, the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma, one of Spain's Canary Islands, erupted. Key Points About: The Cumbre Vieja...
22 Sep 2021 Physical Geography
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Drainage Patterns and Drainage Systems of India
Drainage: The flow of water through well-defined channels is known as ‘drainage’ and the network of such channels is called a...
14 Sep 2021 Physical Geography
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Changing Rainfall Pattern in North East India
Why in News Recently, an analysis showed a changing rainfall pattern in North East (NE) India because of Climate Change. The National Action Plan...
13 Sep 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News A new island has been discovered that is located off the Greenland’s coast. Key Points Measuring 60×30 metres and with...
10 Sep 2021 Physical Geography
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Impact of Climate Change on El Nino and La Nina
Why in News According to recent research, climate change can cause extreme and more frequent El Niño and La Niña events. The...
06 Sep 2021 Physical Geography
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Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano: Japan
Why in News Recently, the Fukutoku-Okanoba Submarine Volcano exploded in the Pacific Ocean, off Japan. Earlier, a surge of Earthquakes and the...
01 Sep 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News Recently, a surge of earthquakes and the ground swelling at the southern part of the crater was noticed at Hawaii’s Kilauea...
31 Aug 2021 Physical Geography
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This article is based on Tauktae, Yaas and planning for the next which was published in The Hindu on 24/08/2021. It talks about the challenges of...
24 Aug 2021 Physical Geography
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Introduction About: A Mangrove is a small tree or shrub that grows along coastlines, taking root in salty sediments, often underwater. The...
23 Aug 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News According to a recent study by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), the Pensilungpa Glacier located in Ladakh’s...
14 Aug 2021 Physical Geography
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Changing Landscape of Alps: Europe
Why in News A recent study by the ETH technical university in Zurich, Switzerland shows that climate change has dramatically altered the Swiss Alp...
20 Jul 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News The Pacific North-west, known for its moderate climate, is experiencing a “historic” heat wave. The heat wave is being...
20 Jul 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has highlighted Moon’s Wobble as a potential problem in the...
19 Jul 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News Recently, the UAE’s Hope spacecraft has captured images of glowing atmospheric lights in the Mars night sky, known as discrete...
06 Jul 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News Recently, the Pacific Northwest and some parts of Canada recorded temperatures around 47 degrees, causing a "historic" heat...
02 Jul 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News Ukraine and the United States launched joint naval Exercise ‘Sea Breeze’ in the Black Sea in a show of Western cooperation...
29 Jun 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News In a recent event, Russia alleged that the British warship had breached its territorial waters in Black Sea which Britain and most of...
25 Jun 2021 Physical Geography
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Why in News 21st June is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, technically this day is referred to as Summer solstice. In Delhi, the day...
21 Jun 2021 Physical Geography
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Black Carbon and Glacier Melting
Why in News The report titled “Glaciers of the Himalayas: Climate Change, Black Carbon and Regional Resilience” says that the glaciers...
05 Jun 2021 Physical Geography