San Andreas Fault: According to new research, stress along the San Andreas fault in Southern California has reached the highest levels in 1,000 years. San Andreas Fault is a major continental transform boundary that is situated in the extreme western part of the continent of North America. It is believed that the San Andreas Fault […]
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Thamirabarani River
Thamirabarani River: Researchers have expressed concern over the declining otter population in Tamil Nadu’s Thamirabarani River due to the increasing destruction of their natural habitat in recent years. The Thamirabarani River – also known as the Tamraparni River or Porunai River, a rare perennial river in southern India flowing entirely through the Tamil Nadu The […]
Draft Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tribal Councils Election Rules 2026
Draft Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tribal Councils Election Rules 2026: The administration of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has proposed the Draft Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tribal Councils (Preparation of Electoral Rolls and Conduct of Elections) Rules, 2026, introducing a formal electoral framework for Nicobarese tribal councils. The proposal has sparked debate among the Nicobarese […]
Giant’s Causeway
Giant’s Causeway: Geochronologists, investigating how the Giant’s Causeway was created, recently discovered it was formed over 5.5m years, 8m years less than previously estimated. It is located on the coastal edge of the Antrim Plateau in Northern Ireland. The region consists of 6 kilometers (4 miles) of stepping-stone-like black basalt columns. Each stone is a […]
Indrayani River
Indrayani River: Residents and environmental activists have expressed concern after dozens of dead fish were found floating in the Indrayani River near Dehu recently. Indrayani River is located in Maharashtra. It is a tributary of the Bhima River (a tributary of the Krishna River). It is a rain-fed river that originates from the Western Ghats, […]
Armenia
Armenia: Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party has won the Parliamentary election. Armenia is a landlocked country, located in the south of Caucasus mountain range. It is bounded by Georgia in the north, Azerbaijan in the east, Iran in the southeast and Turkey in the west. Geographical Features of Armenia is impacted by highland continental, hot […]
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands: The World Bank recently approved an additional US$9 million in financing to help the Republic of the Marshall Islands manage sharply higher energy costs that are affecting households, businesses, public services and the national budget. The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is a country located in the central Pacific Ocean. It lies […]
Shiveluch Volcano
Shiveluch Volcano: The Shiveluch Volcano in Russia’s Far East erupted recently, sending ash plumes 10 km into the air and triggering red-level aviation alerts for the area. Shiveluch Volcano is one of the largest and most active volcanoes located on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the most intense volcanic regions in the world. It is […]
Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis: Aurora Borealis more popularly called ‘northern lights’ was expected to be visible in India. It is popularly called as ‘northern lights’. The phenomenon is called ‘northern lights’ because they are concentrated around the North Pole or the magnetic pole in Earth’s northern hemisphere. They are frequently seen in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Canada, […]
Zojila Tunnel : Closer To Completion
Zojila Tunnel : Closer To Completion The strategic Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil moved closer to completion with its final breakthrough, marking a major milestone in all-weather connectivity to Ladakh. The Zojila Tunnel is a high-altitude road tunnel connecting Jammu & Kashmir with Ladakh and is expected to provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir, Kargil […]


