Vasundhara Lake: Early Warning for Glacial Lake Floods
Exam Relevance:UPSC GS-I: Himalayan Geography | Glaciers and River SystemsUPSC GS-III: Disaster Management | Early-Warning Systems | Climate Change Why in News? Uttarakhand has begun work on its first glacial lake early-warning system at Vasundhara Tal in Chamoli district. The project aims
UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise: Statehood, Maritime Rights and Climate Resilience
Exam Relevance UPSC GS-I: Physical Geography | Oceanography | Effects of Climate Change UPSC GS-II: International Institutions | International Agreements | Global Cooperation UPSC GS-III: Environmental Conservation | Climate Change | Disaster Management Prelims: UNGA | UNCLOS | Maritime Zones | Small Island Developing
Deep-Sea Mining: Balancing Mineral Security and Marine Conservation
Exam Relevance UPSC GS-I: Distribution of mineral resources; ocean-floor features. UPSC GS-II: UNCLOS, international institutions and governance of global commons. UPSC GS-III: Critical minerals, indigenous technology, biodiversity conservation and environmental impact assessment. HPAS: Geography, science and technology, environmental conservation and resource security. Why in News? India’s
Kishau Multipurpose Project: Key Facts, Yamuna Water Sharing and Significance
The Kishau Multipurpose Project has come into focus after six Yamuna basin states signed an agreement to move ahead with the long-pending project. Located on the Tons River along the Himachal Pradesh–Uttarakhand border, the project is significant for water storage,
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 |
Puga Valley Geothermal Project: India’s First | UPSC | HPAS
The Puga Valley geothermal project in Ladakh marks a major milestone in India’s clean-energy journey. Why in the News? On 17 July 2026, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, V. K. Saxena, commissioned two geothermal wells drilled by the ONGC Energy Centre at
Loktak Lake: Largest Freshwater Lake in Northeast India
Loktak Lake in Manipur is Northeast India’s largest freshwater lake, famous for phumdis, Keibul Lamjao National Park and the endangered Sangai deer.
Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary in News: Rare Albino Himalayan Tahr Highlights Conservation Significance
A rare albino Himalayan tahr has been spotted in Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, bringing attention to this ecologically rich high-altitude protected area. Known for its diverse flora, endangered fauna, and sacred Manimahesh Temple, the sanctuary plays a vital role
Zojila Pass: Strategic Importance and Avalanche Risks in the Himalayas
Zojila Pass is in news after a deadly avalanche incident. This article covers its location, history, strategic importance, avalanche risks, and Zoji-la Tunnel—highly relevant for UPSC/HAS Prelims and Mains.
What Is the Alaknanda Galaxy? India’s Major Astronomical Discovery
The discovery of the Alaknanda Galaxy by Indian researchers marks a major breakthrough in understanding early cosmic evolution. Found using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, this 12-billion-year-old spiral galaxy displays a well-defined structure similar to the Milky Way—challenging existing theories