Context Himalayan glaciers have been disappearing 65% faster since 2010 which could drastically reduce water flows in the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra. Third pole The Third Pole, also known as the Hindu Kush-Karakoram-Himalayan system refers to the region of the …
Context India has been the largest producer of millets globally. Three varieties of millet, viz., pearl millet (bajra), sorghum (jowar), and finger millet (ragi), constitute the largest share of India’s total millet production. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, …
Context Dryland farming refers to the cultivation of crops under natural rainfall conditions without or very scanty irrigation. Dryland areas are characterised by low rainfall within a range of 375 mm to 1125 mm, which are unevenly distributed, highly erratic, …
About the human shield effect In recent decades, increasing urbanization has led to ever more non-domesticated animals living in closer proximity to humans. Mesopredators, which include medium-sized carnivorous species, tend to move into human-dominated areas to avoid predation by larger …
Permafrost Permafrost is essentially any ground that stays frozen, 0 degree Celsius or lower, for at least two years straight. These permanently frozen grounds are often found in Arctic regions such as Greenland, Alaska (the United States), Canada, Russia and …
What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is an ancient disease and has been documented to have existed in Egypt as early as 3000 BC. TB most commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary …
About AIIB The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international development bank that provides financing for infrastructure projects in Asia. Headquartered in Beijing, it began operations in 2016. It includes more than 100 members worldwide (India is a founder …