State of Global Water Resources 2025 Report

Subject: CME Context: The WMO’s State of Global Water Resources 2025 report has warned of persistent groundwater depletion in India, particularly in north-western regions. State of Global Water Resources 2025 Report About State of Global Water Resources 2025 Report: What it is? An annual global assessment by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that tracks the …

Day Zero

Source:  IT Subject:  Environment Context: The concept of “Day Zero” has re-entered global focus as the United Nations warned that worsening climate change, groundwater depletion, and weak water governance could push many cities—including in India—towards acute water collapse. About Day Zero: What it is? “Day Zero” refers to the point at which a city or …

Land Subsidence

Source:  NIE Context: Severe land subsidence in Chamoli’s Nanda Nagar, Uttarakhand has destroyed seven buildings and left 16 others at risk, forcing evacuations and triggering panic among residents. About Land Subsidence: What it is? Land subsidence is the gradual settling or sudden sinking of the Earth’s surface due to movement of underground materials. It may …