Nereid: Third-largest moon of Neptune New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest that Nereid may not have originated from the Kuiper Belt, as its crystalline water ice and unique spectral signature differ from known Kuiper Belt objects. Nereid is the third-largest moon of Neptune. It was discovered by Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who […]
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Idu Mishmi Tribe
Idu Mishmi Tribe: The Idu Mishmi tribal people of Arunachal have a unique cosmology rooted in conservation. Idu Mishmi Tribe is one of the tribal groups who have been living primarily in the Dibang Valley, lower Dibang, and Lohit districts of Arunachal Pradesh. They primarily live in Mishmi Hills, bordering Tibet in Arunachal Pradesh. They […]
Loktak Lake
Loktak Lake: The northeastern state of Manipur contains the amazing freshwater body of Loktak Lake, known for its perfect circular floating islands called phumdis. It is located in the state of Manipur. It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. The lake is famous for its phumdis. Phumdis are unique, heterogeneous masses of vegetation, […]
Pulicat Lake : In News
Pulicat Lake: In News A historic Pulicat Lake draws birders and photographers from across South India who visit the lake to see the graceful flamingo in still waters. It is a vast coastal shallow, brackish water lagoon along the coast of Bay of Bengal into which streams drain. It is the second largest brackish water […]
South Korea
South Korea: The Indian Defence minister and Minister of National Defence, South Korea held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul. South Korea occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. Bordering Country: North Korea Maritime Borders: To the east by the East Sea (Sea of Japan), to the south by the East China Sea, and to […]
Tungabhadra Dam
Tungabhadra Dam: Nearly two years after Gate No. 19 was washed away, the historic Tungabhadra Dam near Hosapete stands renewed with all 33 crest gates replaced. Tungabhadra Dam, also known as Pampa Sagar, is constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna It is located in Hosapete, Ballari District of Karnataka. The dam’s […]
Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is planning to create a new paramilitary unit to protect critical minerals mining sites and transport routes. It is located in Central Africa with the equator passing through the country. Bordering countries: Angola, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, […]
Damodar River : 2 boys Drowned
Damodar River : 2 boys Drowned 2 boys were drowned while taking a bath in the Damodar River in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district. Damodar River originates from the Palamau hills of Chota Nagpur in Jharkhand. It flows through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. It is in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent and […]
Netherlands
Netherlands: The Prime Minister of India visited the Netherlands on the second leg of his five-nation tour. Netherlands is a country located in Northwestern Europe. It is bordered by Germany in the east; and Belgium in the south. It is bounded by the North Sea in the north and west. Capital City: Amsterdam The climate […]
Uturuncu Volcano : In News
Uturuncu Volcano: In News It was revealed that eruption of Mount Uturuncu volcano could become imminent, since new batches of hot magma were making their way up from the depths. It is a large dormant volcano located in southwestern Bolivia, within the Andes Mountains. Uturuncu is known as a “zombie” volcano for showing signs of […]
