Cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region: A devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least four people and sweeping away homes.A cloudburst is defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as rainfall exceeding 100 mm/hour over a small area (20–30 sq km). A 2023 IIT Jammu & NIH study redefined […]
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Sahel Region
Sahel Region: Russia has tightened its grip over the Sahel region in West Africa, signing a key nuclear agreement with Niger recently. It is a semi-arid region of western and north-central Africa. A 5,000 kilometre belt of land, the Sahel stretches from Africa’s Atlantic Coast to the Red Sea. It forms a transitional zone between […]
Enhancing Northeast Connectivity for Act East Policy
Enhancing Northeast Connectivity for Act East Policy: India’s Act East Policy aims to transform the North-East into a gateway to Southeast Asia. The commissioning of the 51.38-km Bairabi–Sairang rail line in Mizoram is a key step toward this. The region has seen remarkable development in roads, railways, airports, and digital networks under initiatives like the […]
De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes
De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes: There is a call for the establishment of a permanent national commission for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes. Denotified Tribes (DNT) also known as Vimukta Jati, are the tribes that were listed originally under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 as criminal tribes. Once a tribe becomes “Notified” as a […]
Krasheninnikov Volcano
Krasheninnikov Volcano: The eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano was recently recorded for the first time.The Volcano erupted on 2 August 2025, three days after a nearby magnitude 8.8 earthquake. Ash emissions reached an altitude of 20,000 ft. Krasheninnikov Volcano is an active complex volcano located in the Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. The Kamchatka Peninsula lies […]
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes erupted, spewing ash up to 18 km high and covering nearby villages with volcanic debris. Mount Lewotobi is located on the Indonesian island of Flores. It lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” known for intense seismic activity. The volcano is […]
NHAI Sustainability Report 2023-24
NHAI Sustainability Report 2023-24: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released its second Sustainability Report for FY 2023–24, detailing significant achievements in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations. The report aligns with India’s Mission LiFE, and the principles of a circular economy. Despite a 20% increase in National Highway construction, […]
Tsunami : After Earthquake Struck Russia
Tsunami : After Earthquake Struck Russia A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula recently, triggering tsunami warnings across the northern Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii, and down to New Zealand. A tsunami is a series of waves generated by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean. Tsunamis can have devastating and wide-ranging effects, especially […]
Dorjilung Hydropower Project
Dorjilung Hydropower Project: With infrastructure work starting on Bhutan’s Dorjilung Hydropower Project, Tata Power’s stake signals India’s growing private-sector role in cross-border renewable energy diplomacy. It is a planned 1125 MW run-of-river project situated in the eastern Lhuentse and Mongar Districts of Bhutan on the Kurichhu River, a tributary of the Drangmechhu that flows into India. […]
Klyuchevskoy volcano
Klyuchevskoy volcano: The Klyuchevskoy volcano, the tallest active volcano in the Northern Hemisphere, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast.It is a stratovolcano, known for its steep conical shape and intense volcanic activity.Situated on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia, about 100 km from the Bering Sea. It is a Part of the […]
