Groundwater Crisis in Karnataka’s Hard Rock Region ### 🧭 Context * Karnataka, especially the Deccan Plateau region, is experiencing severe groundwater depletion. * The Upper Arkavathy watershed (near Bengaluru) is a case study showing how intensive borewell usage and unsustainable…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission and research at the International Space Station (ISS): ### 🔭 Who is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla? * He is an Indian Air Force officer and the first Indian to fly to space as part…
Sariska Tiger Reserve ### 📰 Latest Development: Issue: A new plan has been drawn to rationalise the boundary of the Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) of Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan. Why it matters: This plan could reopen over 50 marble and…
Why Is the Election Commission De-listing Political Parties? Because many parties exist only on paper, not in real life. These are called “**letter pad parties**” — they don’t contest elections, don’t respond to notices, and often don’t even have an…
Bauxite 🪨 What is Bauxite? 🌍 World Distribution and Production 🇮🇳 Bauxite Reserves and Production in India 🔑 Key Takeaways
What Is the Locust Attack All About? The term “locust attack” refers to the rapid, large-scale invasion of farmlands by swarms of desert locusts, which can cause devastating damage to crops and vegetation. These attacks often follow unusually favourable climatic…
Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros ### 📍 Why in News? – A suspected case of poaching of the one-horned rhino has been reported from Kaziranga National Park, Assam — a key conservation concern. — ## 🧬 About the Greater One-Horned Rhino –…
Mango Cultivation in India ### 🍋 Basic Facts – Scientific Name: *Mangifera indica* – Family: Anacardiaceae – Type: Tropical fruit; India’s national fruit – Origin: Native to India and Southeast Asia – Climate: Grows best in tropical and subtropical climates…
### 4.1 Strengthening Air Pollution Regulations – Enforce strict NO₂ emission limits for coal plants. – Install Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) to track real-time pollution levels. – Strengthen the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to include…
