Category: Geography Current Affairs

New Pamban Bridge : Likely To Be Inaugurated By The Prime Minister The new Pamban Bridge is likely to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister in a few months. New Pamban Bridge is India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge. It connects Rameswaram on Pamban Island to Mandapam on the mainland in Tamil Nadu. The total […]

GHG bulletin : World Meteorological Organisation The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) reported that greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere reached record levels in 2022, primarily driven by the use of fossil fuels. Key Findings: Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, the most significant GHG, reached 9 parts per million, 50% higher than pre-industrial levels. The […]

Dnieper River: Russia’s military recently said that its forces had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to forge a bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River. Dnieper River is the fourth-longest river in Europe (after the Volga, the Danube, and the Ural). In Russian, the river’s name is Dnepr. In Ukrainian, it is Dnipro, and […]

Vadhvan Port : Initiated Process For Construction The Vadhavan Port Project Ltd. (VPPL) has initiated the process for construction of the ₹76,220 crore port and public hearings are likely to begin in the next few months. Vadhavan Port is a proposed Rs 75,000 crore container port project at Vadhavan in Maharashtra. The port will be […]

Saturn’s Rings : Study Saturn’s rings will briefly disappear from view in 2025 due to an optical illusion caused by the planet’s tilt (which happens every 13 to 15 years), and the alignment of its rings with Earth’s line of sight. The rings will gradually reappear as Saturn continues to revolve around the Sun. According […]

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Union Territories (UTs) and cities in Northeastern states find themselves in the lower ranks of the Smart Cities Mission progress. According to data from the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry as of November 3, approximately 22% of total projects (1,745 out of 7,947) are still ongoing. These ongoing projects account for 33% […]

Phreatomagmatic Eruption: A new island near Japan’s Ogasawara island chain was formed by phreatomagmatic eruption. It is an eruption that involves both magma and water. It typically interacts explosively leading to concurrent ejection of steam and pyroclastic fragments. Phreatomagmatic ash is formed by the same mechanism over a wide range of basic and acidic compositions. […]

Composite Water Management Index: The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) has been a pivotal tool in India, serving as a significant barometer for assessing states’ efficacy in water management. However, recent developments have raised queries regarding its future, casting doubts on its continuity. The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) is launched by NITI Aayog to […]

Mount St Helens : More Than 400 Earthquakes Recorded A report by the US Geological Survey (USGS) revealed that around 400 earthquakes have been recorded under Mount St Helens since mid-July this year. Mount St Helens is a volcanic peak in the Cascade Range of southwestern Washington, United States of America. It is part of […]