Bakhira Lake: A new study that measured magnetic minerals accumulated in sediments below the Bakhira Lake over 25000 years helped track past changes in climate and how they have influenced rainfall, weathering, sediment transport and lake processes in northern India. Bakhira Lake is located in the Ghaghara–Rapti alluvial system. It represents a perennial oxbow/floodplain wetland […]
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Mount Anak Krakatau
Mount Anak Krakatau: A series of intense volcanic eruptions at Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau blanketed Jakarta and surrounding provinces in dense ash clouds.An active volcanic island and stratovolcano featuring a pyroclastic cone. Its name translates to Child of Krakatoa in Indonesian.Located in Situated in the Sunda Strait between the major islands of Java and Sumatra, […]
Luxembourg
Luxembourg: During an official visit to India, Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister strongly backed India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Luxembourg is small, landlocked sovereign grand duchy in northwestern Europe, functioning as a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary representative democracy. Capital: Luxembourg City. Border Nations: Bordered by […]
Hindon River : In News
Hindon River: In News Two men are feared to have drowned in the Hindon River near Haibatpur in Greater Noida recently. Hindon River is a tributary of the Yamuna River. It originates in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Siwalik Hills. It flows across the industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana […]
Sasthamcotta Lake : In News
Sasthamcotta Lake : In News A young newly-wed couple was recently found dead in Sasthamcotta Lake near the Ambalakkadavu area. Sasthamcotta Lake, also known as Sasthamkotta Lake, is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. The lake is named after the ancient Sastha temple (a pilgrimage center) located on its bank. It is surrounded by hills […]
Ghepan Lake
Ghepan Lake: Learning from the devastation caused by the flood resulting from a glacial burst in Nepal, the Lahaul-Spiti district administration recently decided to further strengthen monitoring and precautionary measures regarding the Ghepan Glacial Lake. Ghepang Ghat glacial lake, known locally as Ghepan Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake located in the Lahaul region of […]
Attunli Hydroelectric Project
Attunli Hydroelectric Project: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects recently recommended environmental clearance for SJVN Limited’s 680 MW Attunli Hydroelectric Project in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. Attunli Hydroelectric Project is a 680 MW run-of-river hydropower project in the Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. The project envisages an […]
Larak Island
Larak Island: Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan after the Larak Island strike. Larak Island is a small island located in the Strait of Hormuz. It is to the south of Hormuz Island, southeast of Bandar Abbas and southeast of the eastern end of Qeshm Island. The island sits close to […]
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario: The US President signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”, citing its significance as a US asset and part of American heritage. Canada opposed the move, stating that the name Ontario has Indigenous Wendat origins and is over 400 years old, predating both the Canadian Confederation and the US […]
Barrier Lake
Barrier Lake: The newly formed barrier lake on the Nepal-Tibet border poses an immediate, catastrophic threat to Nepal. A barrier lake is more commonly known as a landslide dam or lake. It is created in a river valley when landslide debris completely blocks a stream or river. The displaced material effectively becomes a natural dam, […]
