Continental Shelf: India has increased its claim in the Central Arabian Sea, as part of its ‘extended continental shelf’ by nearly 10,000 sq.km but also modified an earlier claim to avoid a long-standing dispute with Pakistan over the maritime boundary between the two countries. Continental Shelf is the edge of a continent that lies under […]
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Arun-III Hydro Power Project
Arun-III Hydro Power Project: Indian Minister of Power and Housing Affairs, recently visited the Arun-III Hydel Project, which is being constructed with Indian assistance, during his official trip to Nepal. It is a 900 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project located on the Arun River in the Sankhuwasabha District of Eastern Nepal. It envisages about 70 m […]
Quantum Gravity Gradiometer
Quantum Gravity Gradiometer: NASA scientists have proposed an innovative use of cold atom-based Quantum Gravity Gradiometers (QGGs) to measure how the Earth’s mass distribution is changing, especially due to climate change. NASA scientists propose placing a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer onboard a satellite to detect minute gravitational changes. In a QGG, atoms of a specific element […]
Poas Volcano : Erupted Recently
Poas Volcano : Erupted Recently The Poás volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most popular tourist attractions, erupted recently. Poás is one of Costa Rica’s most active volcanoes. The volcano is located within the Poas Volcano National Park. It is a composite stratovolcano with an irregular complex form and a basal area of about 400 sq.km. […]
India’s Largest Cruise Terminal Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) Begins Operations
India’s Largest Cruise Terminal Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) Begins Operations: India’s largest cruise terminal, the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), officially began operations. Inaugurated by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, the MICT marks a significant boost to India’s cruise tourism and maritime infrastructure. Designed to cater to 1 million passengers […]
Hindu Kush Himalaya : Lowest Snow
Hindu Kush Himalaya : Lowest Snow The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region recorded its lowest snow persistence in 23 years during the 2024–2025 winter, according to a new report published recently. The HKH mountains extend around 3,500 km over eight countries — Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan. It covers an area […]
Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel
Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel: The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link’s (USBRL) completion, marked by the Katra–Sangaldan section, ensures year-round, faster rail access to the Kashmir Valley. The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, also known as the Banihal Railway Tunnel, is currently India’s longest transportation railway tunnel, measuring 2 kilometers in length. It is part of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail […]
Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project
Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project: The NHPC’s plan to start generating electricity from the 2000 megawatt Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project (LSHP) has triggered downstream impact worries in Assam. It is a 2000 MW run-of-the-river hydro project being constructed on the Subansiri River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra. It is located on the borders of Arunachal Pradesh […]
Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent
Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent: A hidden landmass called the Davis Strait proto-microcontinent has been found beneath the icy waters of the Davis Strait, the body of water that separates Canada’s Baffin Island from Greenland. Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent is a newly discovered submerged microcontinent located around the Davis Strait, a large stretch of water located between Canada’s […]
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR): The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) clarified that no decision has been made to implement GNSS-based tolling from May 1, 2025. Instead, an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)-FASTag-based barrier-less toll system will be introduced at selected plazas.ANPR uses high-performance cameras to capture and read vehicle number plates, enabling […]
