Hakki Pikki Tribe : In News Eight members of Karnataka’s Hakki Pikki tribal community, who had travelled to Central Africa for the sale of herbal products, are now facing a serious crisis after their visas expired. ‘Hakki-Pikki’ is one of the major tribal communities in Karnataka. In Kannada, the word ‘Hakki’ stands for ‘bird’ and […]
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Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes
Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes: Denotified tribes, nomadic tribes, and semi-nomadic tribes across the country are coming together to push for a “separate column” for themselves in the 2027 Census. Denotified Tribes (DNTs) are those communities which were once notified under the Criminal Tribes Acts, enforced by the British Raj between l871 and I947. Once […]
Pennaiyar River
Pennaiyar River: The Supreme Court recently directed the Centre to constitute a tribunal to adjudicate the dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the sharing of Pennaiyar River water.It is a water-sharing dispute between the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Pennaiyar River is a major river in southern India flowing through Tamil […]
Rafah Border Crossing
Rafah Border Crossing: Israel reopened Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt.It’s the southernmost post of exit from Gaza and borders Egypt’s Sinai peninsula.It is controlled by Egypt.There are only two other border crossings from and into the Gaza Strip – Erez: A crossing into Israel in northern Gaza, which is for people. Kerem Shalom: A […]
Turtle Trails
Turtle Trails: The Union Budget 2026–27 proposal to develop ‘turtle trails’ along key turtle nesting sites in Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala, has triggered concerns among conservationists.Turtle trails are designated coastal pathways and viewing infrastructure intended to promote regulated ecotourism around turtle nesting sites.Conservationists argue that introducing turtle trails threatens the darkness and tranquility essential for […]
Fuego Volcano :Explosive Eruption
Fuego Volcano: Explosive Eruption Guatemala’s Volcan de Fuego, one of Central America’s most persistently active volcanoes, produced a striking explosive eruption recently. Volcan de Fuego, which translates to “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish, is an active volcano located in Guatemala. It is a relatively young basaltic stratovolcano. It forms part of the Central American Volcanic […]
Project Himank
Project Himank: A rare sighting of the elusive snow leopard recorded by Project Himank in the High Himalayas recently, has drawn attention to successful conservation efforts alongside infrastructure development in the region.It is a project of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in the Ladakh.Objective is Development of road communication in the Ladakh region.The entire area […]
Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project : In News
Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project:In News India and Bhutan recently deliberated on the commercial optimization of power output from the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (1020 MW) and the early commissioning of the Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project (1200 MW).It is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power project. It is located in Bhutan on the right bank of the Punatsangchhu River.The project is […]
El Nino Phenomenon : July 2026
El Nino Phenomenon : July 2026 There is a chance that the El Nino phenomenon may occur after July this year, but clarity will only emerge in April, according to the director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In India, El Niño causes weak rainfall and more heat, while La Niña intensifies rainfall across South […]
Shiveluch Volcano
Shiveluch Volcano: The Shiveluch volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula erupted twice recently, sending ash plumes up to 8 kilometres above sea level. It is one of the largest and most active volcanoes located on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the most intense volcanic regions in the world. It is a stratovolcano—a steep-sloped volcano composed of […]
