Sulawesi Island : Earthquake An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Sulawesi in Indonesia recently. Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes, is a large island in Southeast Asia, in the Indonesian archipelago. It is part of the island chain known as the Greater Sunda Islands. It is the 11th largest island in the world. It covers an […]
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Lampedusa Island : 20 People Died
Lampedusa Island : 20 People Died At least 20 people have died after a migrant boat capsized off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa recently. Lampedusa Island is the largest (21 sq.km.) of the Isole Pelagie (Pelagie Islands), an island group that includes the Linosa and Lampione islets. Administratively Lampedusa is part of the autonomous […]
Mississippi River : Two people died
Mississippi River: Two people died Two people died when a helicopter crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, recently. Mississippi River is the longest river in the United States and the second longest in North America. It starts at Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota and flows south until it reaches […]
2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report
2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report: The 2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report by the Central Ground Water Board’s (CGWB) reveals widespread contamination of India’s groundwater. With over 600 million Indians depending on groundwater daily this pollution has become a serious public health crisis, not just an environmental issue. Causes for India’s Groundwater Contamination Crisis: Unregulated discharge […]
India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor & Gaza War
India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor & Gaza War: India hosted envoys from partner nations to discuss progress on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Talks focused on trade, energy, and digital connectivity despite delays caused by the Gaza conflict. India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor & Gaza War: Launched: G20 Summit, New Delhi (Sept 2023). Partners: India, Saudi […]
Muthuvan Tribe : Protest
Muthuvan Tribe : Protest A rare convention of the Muthuvan community has taken on a novel mission to protect their language and culture, organising a three-day special conference as part of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The Muthuvans, or Mudugars, live on the border hill forests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. There […]
Colorado River : Diminishes
Colorado River : Diminishes The Colorado River, a vital water source for millions, faces a crisis as its flow diminishes, prompting states to vie for future water rights. Colorado River is a major river of North America. It rises in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, U.S. It flows generally west and south for 1,450 miles […]
India’s Longest-Route Vande Bharat Express Launched on This Corridor
India’s Longest-Route Vande Bharat Express Launched on This Corridor: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Nagpur–Pune Vande Bharat Express, the longest-route Vande Bharat train in India, along with two other new train services. The flag-off ceremony was conducted through video conferencing, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis present at […]
Cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region
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 […]
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 […]
