Lake Retba: The Lake Retba’s waters are virtually devoid of life and are on the verge of disappearing due to pollution and mining. Lake Retba is also known as Lac Rose the Pink Lake. It is located north of the Cap Vert peninsula of Senegal, northeast of Dakar The lake is isolated from the sea […]
Category: Geography Current Affairs
Soligas And Yeravas
Soligas And Yeravas: The Soligas and Yeravas, indigenous groups living in the Western Ghats, forage foods from the biodiversity-rich region, forming a significant part of their diets. The recently launched book “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles” chronicles the diverse foods foraged by these tribes, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and addressing the […]
Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island: The Cochin Port Joint Trade Union Forum has urged the Prime Minister of India to take effective steps to revive the lost glory of Willingdon Island. Willingdon Island is among the most beautiful locations in the Kochi area. This is a man-made island, named after Lord Willingdon who was a British Viceroy of […]
Kolam Tribes
Kolam Tribes: The Central government will extend basic facilities to the endangered Kolam tribe under the Jan Jati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan, with a focus on health and education. Kolam tribes, also known as Kolamboli, Kulme and Kolmi, occupy a major portion of Madhya Pradesh. The main concentration of this tribe is on the plains […]
Panama Canal
Panama Canal: Scientists recently stumbled upon a lost forest in the Panama Canal, dating back around 22 million years. Panama Canal is an artificial waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a conduit for maritime trade. It was cut through one of […]
Mahanadi River Basin
Mahanadi River Basin: The state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) recently discovered two significant natural gas reserves in the Mahanadi basin block in the Bay of Bengal. Mahanadi River Basin is the 8th largest river basin in the country, with a total catchment area of 139681.51 sq. km, which is nearly 4.28% of the […]
Koraput Kala Jeera Rice : GI Tag
Koraput Kala Jeera Rice: GI Tag Koraput Kala Jeera Rice got GI Tag. Koraput Kala Jeera Rice is grown in Koraput district’s Tolla, Patraput, Pujariput, Baliguda, and Mohuli areas. It is called the ‘Prince of Rice’. It is an aromatic variety of rice. It is popular for its black colour, good aroma, taste, and texture. […]
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL)
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL): Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also named Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, India’s longest sea bridge covering 21.8 km (16.5 km over the sea), has been inaugurated and is open for public commute. The bridge is expected to witness over 70,000 vehicles daily, improving connectivity between Mumbai and […]
Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link
Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) officially known as Atal Setu Nhava Sheva Sea Link, a monumental 22 km sea bridge. This mega-infrastructure project aims to revolutionize travel between Sewri and Chirle, promising a significant reduction in travel time. Key Highlights of MTHL: […]
Uganda To Host 19th NAM Summit
Uganda To Host 19th NAM Summit: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Uganda from January 15-20, 2024, to attend the 19th edition of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit. The NAM is a forum of 120 developing countries that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. It aims to represent […]
