Historic Cities of Delhi
Excavations at Purana Qila have revealed 9 cultural levels and a continuous history spanning over 2,500 years
Geography
Shallow Earthquakes- Why are they more Dangerous?
Recently, Indonesia witnessed a relatively small earthquake that claimed a disproportionate number of lives, apart from damaging thousands of building…
Ram Setu- Origin, Significance and Threats
On November 10th, the apex court gave 4 weeks’ time to the central government to clarify its stand on a plea seeking ‘national heritage’ status …
Shallow Water Bodies- Features, Significance and Conservation
The current era, called Anthropocene, is witnessing human interference in every aspect of the planet’s ecosystem. This includes the freshwater habit…
The Indian Antarctic Bill 2022
Background: In 1956, India became the 1st country to request for the item ‘The Question of Antarctica’ to be listed on the 11th UN General…
Mining Sector in India – Prospects, Challenges and the Way Forward
As per the latest data released by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, mineral production in India rose by 10.9 per cent year-on-year in May 2…
Rare Earth Elements and Minerals – Uses, Major Producers and India’s Position
In recent days, the international politics and proxy disinformation campaigns between China and the US over the production of rare earth minerals have…
Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022 – Objections raised and the way forward
The newly released Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022, measured by Yale and Columbia universities, ranks India at the bottom position among 18…
Heatwave in India – Reasons, effects and the way forward
Heatwaves are common in India during May and June but summer began early this year with severe heat conditions being consistently reported over large …
