Falkland Islands: India extended support to Argentina’s campaign to restart international negotiation on the Falklands Territorial Issue. Falkland Islands, also called Malvinas Islands or Spanish Islas Malvinas, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 300 miles northeast of the southern tip of South America and a […]
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Atal Bridge
Atal Bridge: This bridge is built on the banks of the Sabarmati Riverfront, Sabarmati River which flows through the city of Ahmedabad. This bridge is about 300 meters long and 14 meters wide. Sabarmati River is a monsoon-fed river originating in Aravalli hills (Udaipur) and draining in the Gulf of Cambay in the Arabian Sea. […]
Third Consecutive La Nina Event
Third Consecutive La Nina Event: Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predicted, that a third consecutive event of La Nina could be underway which could lead to unusual weather effects in various countries. There is an extended period of La Nina in 2022. It is the first time that this has happened since the 1950s when […]
Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (VPHEP)
Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (VPHEP): An independent panel of the World Bank is considering a plea by residents of Haat village, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand to investigate environmental damage from the under-construction Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (VPHEP) in the district. The 444-MW VPHEP is being built by the Tehri Hydropower Development Corporation (THDC), a […]
Cloudburst
Cloudburst: Over 20 people have been killed in the destruction caused by cloudbursts and flash floods in different parts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand recently. A cloudburst is a localised but intense rainfall activity. Short spells of very heavy rainfall over a small geographical area can cause widespread destruction, especially in hilly regions where this […]
Golden Joint Of Chenab Railway Bridge
Golden Joint Of Chenab Railway Bridge: The ‘Golden Joint’ of Chenab Railway bridge was inaugurated on August 13, 2022. It was decked with the National flag to celebrate the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. It is the highest railway bridge in the world. It is located in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. About the Chenab […]
Agasthyamalai Elephant Reserve : India’s 31 Elephant Reserve
Agasthyamalai Elephant Reserve : India’s 31 Elephant Reserve The central government has notified Agasthyamalai Elephant Reserve (Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli, TN) as India’s 31 elephant reserve This will be the 5th elephant reserve in the state. The forest department may be eligible for additional financing through the centrally sponsored Project Elephant after notifying the Agasthiyarmalai Elephant […]
Akasa Air
Akasa Air: First Flight of Akasa Air from Mumbai to Ahmedabad inaugurated. Akasa Air is the 7th schedule airline with brand name of SNV Aviation having Corporate Headquarters at Mumbai with Boeing Max – 8 aircraft. Akasa Air plans to be a low-cost carrier with single fleet and all economy seats. Akasa Air is planning […]
Coral Reefs In Great Barrier Reef
Coral Reefs In Great Barrier Reef: According to the Australian Institute of Marine Science’s (AIMS) annual long-term monitoring report, Australia’s northern and central Great Barrier Reef (GBR) has experienced high levels of coral reef cover over the past 36 years. The researchers also warned that the gains could be quickly reversed due to rising global […]
Gaza Strip
Gaza Strip: Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip were exchanging fire in the worst bout of cross-border violence since an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas last year. The Gaza Strip or simply Gaza, is a Palestinian enclave on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Egypt on the southwest for […]
