Photo courtesy: CCO, Kune falls, Khandala, Lonavla, Maharashtra
Abstract: The southwest monsoon begins its long journey from the high-pressure region of Mascarenes High, veering slowly towards the Indian subcontinent. During their course, they are influenced by a host of oceanic and topographical factors.
A K Srivastava is a scientist at the India Meteorological Department, Pune. ak60.srivastava@imd.gov.in. Ajit Tyagi is a former Director General of India Meteorological Department. The article should be cited as Srivastava A.K. and A. Tyagi, 2019. Monsoon Season, Geography and You, 19(18): 24-29
India is set to embark on a new chapter in its Polar exploration journey with the construction of Maitri II. The Indian government plans to establish a new research station near the existing Maitri ba...
The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM), approved by the Government of India in 2021 under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), represents a strategic step in realizing Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14:...
China recently announced restrictions on the export of seven rare earth elements (REEs), soon after US President Donald Trump decided to impose tariffs. As the world's dominant supplier—responsible fo...
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) marked a watershed moment on September 15, 2025, signing a 15-year contract with the Indian government, revolutionising deep-sea exploration. India has been gr...