Lanjia Saora Tribe: It is observed that among the younger members of the Lanjia Saora Tribe community, tradition is being reinterpreted and negotiating modernity on its own terms. Saora is one of the ancient tribes of Odisha and categorized as a particularly vulnerable tribal group. Other names: Savaras, Sabaras, Saura, Sora, etc. A small number […]
Category: Geography Current Affairs
Turkiye
Turkiye: India and Turkiye held 12th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) to restore bilateral relations ruptured during the India-Pakistan conflict last year. Turkiye is a transcontinental Eurasian country. The major part of the country lies in the Anatolian Plateau of Western Asia while a small part is located on Southeastern Europe’s Balkan Peninsula. It […]
Hydropower Projects in Arunachal Pradesh
Hydropower Projects in Arunachal Pradesh: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved investments of about ₹40,175 crore for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh—the 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project and the 1,200 MW Kalai‑II Hydro Electric Project.Kamala Project: The Kamala project, on the Kamala River(tributary of the Subansiri River) across Kamle, Kra Daadi […]
Mount Semeru
Mount Semeru: The Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupted multiple times and sent thick columns of ash up to 1,100 metres above its summit. It is located in East Java, Indonesia. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. It is positioned within a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate subducts beneath the Eurasia […]
India’s Major Ports Surge with Record Cargo
India’s Major Ports Surge with Record Cargo: India’s major ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways handled 915 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025–26, with 7.06% growth, reflecting efficiency gains under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Further, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance operational efficiency, logistics optimization, and decision-making, marking […]
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: India has sent Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief materials to Afghanistan, which is currently facing a difficult situation due to recent floods and earthquakes. Afghanistan is a landlocked mountainous country in Southern Asia. It is bordered by six nations – by Pakistan in the east and south; Iran in the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and […]
IMD Summer Forecast 2026
IMD Summer Forecast 2026: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its summer forecast (April to June 2026). The forecast predicts an increase in the number of heatwave days across most parts of East, Central, Northwest India, and the Southeast Peninsula, alongside a nationwide rise in minimum (night time) temperatures. Key Highlights of IMD Summer Forecast […]
Bab el-Mandeb Strait : In News
Bab el-Mandeb Strait: In News As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran deepens, attention is now shifting southwards to another narrow stretch of water, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. It is also known as the “Gate of Tears” in Arabic, referring to the large number of shipwrecks that have occurred in this region. […]
Zojila Pass : Snow Avalanche
Zojila Pass: Snow Avalanche A massive snow avalanche has hit the Zojila Pass in Ladakh. Zojila Pass, also known as ‘The Mountain Pass of Blizzards’, is a high mountain pass located in the Kargil district of Ladakh. It is located on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh highway (NH-1). It lies in the Greater Himalayan Range. Avalanche is a […]
Honshu Island
Honshu Island: An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.2 struck off the east coast of Japan’s largest island, Honshu, recently. Honshu, historically known as Akitsushima, is the largest of the four main islands of Japan. It lies between the Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west). It is the second-most populous island in the world […]
