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05Mar 2025

Kashmir’s Drought Preparedness: Strategies for a Dry Summer

Syllabus: GS-1: Geographical Features and their Location GS-3: Environmental Pollution & DegradationConservation Focus: Kashmir has witnessed a rainfall deficit of 80-90%, raising concerns about drought-like conditions in the coming months. In response, SKUAST researchers have developed adaptation strategies for farmers, focusing on water conservation, crop rotation, drought-resistant seeds, and efficient irrigation methods to mitigate the …

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03Mar 2025

Tea Leaves Naturally Remove Heavy Metals from Water: Study

Why in the News? A study published in ACS Food Science & Technology found that tea leaves adsorb heavy metals like lead and cadmium during brewing. This discovery highlights tea’s potential role in reducing heavy metal exposure, benefiting global public health. How Tea Leaves Remove Heavy Metals? A new study reveals that tea leaves can …

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31Jan 2025

High Ammonia Levels in Yamuna Threaten Delhi Water

Why in the news? Delhi CM accused Haryana of releasing high ammonia levels into the Yamuna, impacting the water supply. Haryana denied the allegations. Rising pollution from industries and untreated sewage has worsened Delhi’s water treatment challenges. Recent Controversy: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP-led Haryana government of deliberately “poisoning” Delhi’s water supply by …

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26Oct 2024

Caspian Sea: World’s Largest Inland Waterbody Faces Challenges

Why in the News? The Caspian Sea, a unique landlocked body of water, has been shrinking since the mid-1990s, with this decline accelerating since 2005. This trend raises environmental concerns, impacting regional ecosystems and biodiversity. About Caspian Sea:Geography and Location The Caspian Sea, covering approximately 386,400 sq. km, is the largest inland water body globally, …

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