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China Begins Construction of Mega Hydropower Dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet 📍 Location: Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region 🏞 River: Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo in China) Key Highlights China has officially commenced construction of a massive hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo) in Nyingchi, close to the India-Tibet border in Arunachal Pradesh, stirring concerns …
Read MoreIndia’s Coastline Length Increases by 3,500 Km Why in the News? India’s coastline length has increased by nearly 3,582 km (48%) due to more accurate satellite measurements and inclusion of offshore islands, impacting territorial understanding, coastal regulations, and development planning. This significant change in the Indian coastline measurement has far-reaching implications for various aspects of …
Read MoreKochi Shipwreck Declared State-Specific Disaster Event Why in the News? The Kerala government declared the Kochi shipwreck a state-specific disaster after MSC Elsa 3, an MSC container vessel, experienced capsizing off the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea on May 24. This incident poses significant threats of Kerala oil pollution, water pollution, and potential environmental …
Read MoreIndia’s Heat-Health Crisis Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? India is witnessing worsening heat waves, straining its public health systems. Experts at a national climate-health conference called for urgent, preventive, and equity-based reforms to handle rising heat-related illnesses and address the growing heat health crisis. Introduction India is experiencing increasingly severe heat waves …
Read MoreClimate Change to Intensify Cyclones, Threaten Ecosystems Why in the News ? A recent study warns that under the SSP5-8.5 climate scenario, global warming will make tropical cyclones more intense and frequent, expanding their reach to new regions and severely endangering ecosystems like mangroves worldwide by 2100. This highlights the urgent need for climate change …
Read MoreWhy in News? A Nature study (Feb 19, 2024) found that melting glaciers have raised global sea levels by nearly 2 cm this century. This rise accelerates coastal flooding, displaces populations, and threatens ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for climate action. Causes of Sea Level Rise: Glacial Melting: A study in Nature (Feb 19, 2024) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A study highlights how coal mining dust in Jharsuguda, Odisha, reduces plants’ ability to absorb carbon, exacerbating global warming. The research underscores the need for effective dust control measures to protect local ecosystems. Coal Mining in Jharsuguda: Coal discovered in Jharsuguda, Odisha, in 1900; major coal producer, generating over 15 million …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Shompen, an isolated tribe in Great Nicobar Island, confronts threats to their traditional lifestyle from a massive development project, though they made strides in political participation by voting in the recent Lok Sabha elections. About Shompen Tribe: The Shompen are one of India’s most isolated Indigenous communities, residing in the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Study Published: A new study in Science revealed the devastating impact of a marine heatwave on Alaskan seabirds. Record-breaking Event: The heatwave, dubbed “The Blob,” occurred from 2014 to 2016, causing the largest documented die-off of a single wild bird species. Key Findings Mass Die-off: Over 4 million common murres perished …
Read MoreWhy in the news? UNCTAD reports that global trade disruptions, notably due to the Red Sea shipping crisis, have led to longer maritime routes and higher greenhouse gas emissions. Over 600 vessels have been diverted from the Suez Canal to the Cape of Good Hope, increasing voyage time and emissions, with serious implications for global …
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