Damodar River: In News River and fishery department experts in West Bengal are still unable to explain why hilsas are frequently found upstream in the Damodar River. Damodar River is a major river of eastern India and an important part of the Ganges River System. It flows through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. […]
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Nevados de Chillán Volcano
Nevados de Chillán Volcano: Chile’s Nevados de Chillán volcano erupted in an eruptive pulse recently, sending ash and volcanic material about 380 metres above the crater. Nevados de Chillán Volcano is a large composite stratovolcanic complex located in the Southern Volcanic Zone of the Chilean Andes. It’s one of the most active volcanoes in the […]
What is the Outer Space Treaty?
What is the Outer Space Treaty? US President Donald Trump recently posted ‘The Moon Is Ours’ on Truth Social, but the 1967 Outer Space Treaty rules out any country owning lunar territory. Outer Space Treaty is an international agreement that governs how nations act in space. Formally known as the “Treaty on Principles Governing the […]
Sea of Japan : In News
Sea of Japan: In News It was reported that North Korea fired two missiles into the Sea of Japan with the launches taking place within hours of each other. The Sea of Japan, or East Sea, is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. It is bounded by Russia and Sakhalin Island in the […]
Bhil Tribe : In News
Bhil Tribe : In News The Rajasthan High Court recently issued notices to the State government and other authorities on a petition seeking a 9% sub-quota for the Bhil community within the existing 12% reservation for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category The Bhils are considered one of the oldest tribes in India and are identified […]
Sohar Port
Sohar Port: With the Strait of Hormuz in a chokehold due to Iran-U.S. hostilities, Oman has pitched investment opportunities in Sohar Port to India that could provide uninterrupted access to energy resources from the Persian Gulf. Sohar Port is a deep-sea port situated in northern Oman, on the Gulf of Oman. It is one of […]
Fitzroy River
Fitzroy River: The Fitzroy River, home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles, has recently been approved to host rowing and canoeing at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. Fitzroy River is a major river located in Queensland, Australia. It is formed by the confluence of the Dawson and Mackenzie rivers on the slopes of the Great […]
Vaitarna River : Two teenagers Drowned
Vaitarna River : Two teenagers Drowned Two teenagers recently drowned in the Vaitarna River in Maharashtra’s Palghar district while attempting a reel during the Ganeshotsav holiday.Vaitarna River is one of the west-flowing rivers in the region north of Mumbai and south of the Tapi River.It originates from the southern slopes of the Triambak-Anjaneri hills near […]
Vallur Thermal Power Project
Vallur Thermal Power Project: The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently admitted an application alleging that the Vallur Thermal Power Project is discharging hot effluent directly into the Kosasthalaiyar river and its backwaters in violation of environmental and CRZ clearances. It is a coal-fired power project located in the Tiruvallur District of […]
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert: For decades, China has been planting trees and other vegetation around the edges of the Taklamakan Desert, one of the world’s largest and driest deserts, in an effort to stop desertification and hold back shifting sand. The Taklamakan Desert, located in southwest Xinjiang in northwest China, is one of the world’s largest sandy […]
