Auroras : Rare Phenomenon Captured The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) above Mount Saraswati captured a rare phenomenon as a geomagnetic storm struck Earth’s magnetic field, creating unique auroras. The auroras are normally seen at higher altitudes in parts of Alaska, Norway, and other countries. This was the first time that the aurora was captured on […]
Category: Geography Current Affairs
What Is Sun Halo?
What Is Sun Halo? The people of Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj were graced by an inspiring phenomenon called Sun Halo. It is an optical phenomenon that occurs due to sunlight refracting millions of hexagonal ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. When white light passes through unique hexagonal ice crystals found in upper-level cirrus clouds, causing the […]
Quasars
Quasars: According to a new study Quasars the brightest and the most powerful objects in the universe The quasi-stellar radio sources (Quasars) were first discovered six decades ago. These are very luminous objects in faraway galaxies that emit jets at radio frequencies. They are located in supermassive black holes, which sit in the centre of […]
Hakki Pikki Tribal Community
Hakki Pikki Tribal Community: More than 181 members of the Hakki Pikki tribal community from Karnataka are stuck in violence-hit Sudan. The Hakki Pikki tribe is a semi-nomadic tribe traditionally engaged in bird catching and hunting, living in forest areas in west and south India. It is a Scheduled Tribe in Karnataka and their origin […]
Heatwaves
Heatwaves: Casualties were observed from an apparent heat stroke while attending a government award function in Navi Mumbai. This incident highlights the potential risks from heatwaves, which are expected to increase in intensity and frequency due to climate change. Several factors, such as long-distance travel, underlying health conditions, and lack of access to drinking water […]
Polar Crown Prominences
Polar Crown Prominences: An Argentina-based astronomer captured a structure that looked like a wall of plasma on the surface of the sun. Polar crown prominences (PCP) are similar to normal solar prominences, which are loops of plasma, or ionized gas, that is ejected from the solar surface by magnetic fields. They occur near the sun’s […]
Bishnoi Community : Protest
Bishnoi Community : Protest People from the Bishnoi community are protesting against the “widespread” felling of Khejri trees for setting up solar power plants in Rajasthan. Bishnoi community belong to a Hindu religious sect found in the Western Thar Desert and some northern states of India. They trace their origins to the teachings of Guru […]
Great Nicobar Island Project
Great Nicobar Island Project: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stay on the Great Nicobar Island project worth ₹72,000 crore and created a committee to review the environmental clearance granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Great Nicobar Island Project is a mega project to be implemented at the southern […]
Muthuvan Tribe
Muthuvan Tribe: A report of the committee of experts appointed by the Kerala High Court regarding human-elephant conflict stated that traditional settlements of the Muthuvan tribal community have coexisted with the wild animals in Chinnakkanal. Muthuvan tribe people live on the border hill forests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They speak slightly two different dialects […]
Hybrid Solar Eclipse
Hybrid Solar Eclipse: A ‘hybrid’ solar eclipse called the Ningaloo Eclipse is set to happen on April 20, 2023. Hybrid solar eclipse is a type of solar eclipse that looks like an annular solar eclipse or a total solar eclipse, depending on the observer’s location along the central eclipse path. During a hybrid solar eclipse, […]
