Himalayan Glacier Collapse: Nepal Flood Lessons for India
The suspected Himalayan glacier collapse behind Nepal’s devastating flash flood has highlighted the growing vulnerability of the Himalayan region. The incident is especially important for India, where similar glacier-related disasters have occurred in recent years. Exam Relevance: UPSC Prelims GS-I |
India’s First Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs)
Recently, India launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) of India at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The Guide is an important
India’s Shakti Ki Saptadhara
Context During the Independence Day address on 15 August 2026, the Prime Minister outlined “Shakti Ki Saptadhara”—seven strategic streams for advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat and achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. What is Shakti Ki Saptadhara? The term Saptadhara literally means “seven streams”. It draws
Glaw Lake Becomes India’s 101st Ramsar Site
Glaw Lake, also known as Glow Lake, in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as India’s 101st Ramsar Site and the state’s first wetland of international importance. Located within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, this high-altitude freshwater lake supports