Aerial Seismic Survey
OIL has started aerial seismic survey in strategic, but difficult areas to locate hydrocarbon deposits
Geography
Western Disturbances
India has experienced an unusually high number of Western Disturbances (WDs) in the last three months
Historic Cities of Delhi
Excavations at Purana Qila have revealed 9 cultural levels and a continuous history spanning over 2,500 years
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…
