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Coal Distribution & Types 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Coal Distribution & Types

Why in news: Angul district in Odisha is a major hub for coal mining. India's major coal-producing states, consistently leading in output and reserves, are Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, with Odisha often topping…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Stratospheric Aerosol Injection 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Stratospheric Aerosol Injection

Why in news: SAI involves injecting aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight and cool the planet. Inspired by volcanic eruptions, which naturally cool Earth by spewing aerosols into the atmosphere. Suggested as a supplement to emissions reductions, not a replacement.…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Bharat Forecasting System, IMD & C-FLOOD 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Bharat Forecasting System, IMD & C-FLOOD

Why in news: The government unveiled the new “Bharat Forecasting System” (BFS) for improved weather prediction. The BFS is developed by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). It will provide weather forecasts with a 6 km resolution, the highest in the…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Southwest Monsoon - Factors & Issues 03 May 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Southwest Monsoon - Factors & Issues

Southwest Monsoon is primary rainy season, contributing over 70% of annual rainfall between June-September. Monsoon winds first reach the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal around the third week of May. IMD declares monsoon onset when it reaches Kerala, with the normal onset date…

Decode Civils · 3 May 2026

Earthquake Zonation 25 Apr 2026

Current Affairs · Geography

Earthquake Zonation

New Quake Map Planned Bureau of Indian Standards released revised Earthquake Design Code, 2025 (IS 1893), introducing new highest-risk Zone VI and placing the entire Himalayan region under it. The updated map places 61% of India’s landmass and 75% of the population under…

Decode Civils · 25 Apr 2026