Stable Auroral Arc: The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Ladakh captured stunning images of a rare red-colored aurora known as a Stable Auroral Arc. Stable Auroral Arc is a rare atmospheric phenomenon which was observed during a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. Unlike auroras, which occur when charged particles from space hit the atmosphere causing it […]
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National Coal Index
National Coal Index: The National Coal Index (NCI) rose 3.83 points to 143.91 in September amid growing demand for coal. National Coal Index is a price index which reflects the change in the price level of coal on a particular month relative to the fixed base year. This price index combines the prices of coal […]
Klyuchevskoy Volcano : Erupted
Klyuchevskoy Volcano : Erupted The Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Klyuchevskoy volcano is one of the most famous volcanoes in It is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, with a height of 4,750 metres. The volcano consists of a truncated cone with a central crater. It is a stratovolcano. It […]
Geoglyph
Geoglyph: A geoglyph in the form of a circle said to be 3,000 years old has been recently unearthed on the outskirts of Mudichu Thalapalli in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district of Telangana. Geoglyph is a large design or motif (generally longer than 4 metres) produced on the ground and typically formed by clastic rocks or similarly […]
Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) Model : Awarded By NHAI
Toll Operate Transfer (TOT) Model : Awarded By NHAI The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently awarded two highway monetisation projects worth Rs 6,584 in the toll, operate, and transfer (TOT) mode. In 2016, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) authorised the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to monetise public-funded national highway […]
Hunter’s Moon Lunar Eclipse
Hunter’s Moon Lunar Eclipse: Hunter’s Moon Lunar Eclipse is predicted to be seen on October 28th,2023. The “Hunter’s Moon” will officially be 100% illuminated at 3:35 p.m. EST on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The Hunter’s Moon is one of the many names given to the full moons throughout the year. The Hunter’s Moon can sometimes […]
Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project
Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project: The government of India approved the inclusion of the Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP). Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project envisages the construction of a dam near Jamrani village across river Gola, a tributary of river Ram Ganga, in the Nainital district of […]
Hamoon : Cyclonic Storm
Hamoon : Cyclonic Storm The cyclonic storm “Hamoon” that has formed over the Bay of Bengal has rapidly intensified into a severe cyclonic storm as per recent reports. Cyclone Hamoon is brewing near India over the Bay of Bengal. Southern states in India are likely to witness rainfall this week. According to the India Meteorological […]
Cyclone Tej
Cyclone Tej: Cyclone Tej, initially forming over the Arabian Sea, has intensified into an extremely severe cyclonic storm, with projections indicating a northwestward trajectory and an expected landfall near Al Ghaidah (Yemen). The name ‘Tej,’ which means ‘speed’ in Hindi, was chosen by India. A yellow alert has been issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD) […]
Montreux Convention
Montreux Convention: The Turkish Ministry of National Defence recently announced that it will impose restrictions on the passage of warships belonging to countries not bordering the Black Sea within the framework of the Montreux Convention. Montreux Convention is an agreement concerning the Dardanelles Strait and the Bosporus Strait, also known as the Turkish straits or […]
