What Is Humboldt’s Enigma? Humboldt’s enigma has garnered increased attention in the field of ecology as researchers seek to understand the unexpected biodiversity found in mountain ecosystems, challenging traditional beliefs. Sparked by Alexander von Humboldt’s observations, it questions the conventional notion that tropical regions, fueled by ample sunlight, are the primary centres of biodiversity on […]
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Very Dense Fog In Few State : IMD
Very Dense Fog In Few State : IMD The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning about a strong probability of “very dense fog” in Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi. IMD has also accompanied alerts with maps from the INSAT 3D satellite, and sometimes from the INSAT 3DR satellite. The IMD uses INSAT -3D and INSAT-3DR […]
Ratle Hydro Electric Project
Ratle Hydro Electric Project: The government recently announced diversion of Chenab river water through diversion tunnels to expedite the 850-MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project in Jammu & Kashmir Ratle Hydro Electric Project is an 850 MW run-of-river hydroelectric power project being built on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir. The […]
Lake Retba
Lake Retba: The Lake Retba’s waters are virtually devoid of life and are on the verge of disappearing due to pollution and mining. Lake Retba is also known as Lac Rose the Pink Lake. It is located north of the Cap Vert peninsula of Senegal, northeast of Dakar The lake is isolated from the sea […]
Soligas And Yeravas
Soligas And Yeravas: The Soligas and Yeravas, indigenous groups living in the Western Ghats, forage foods from the biodiversity-rich region, forming a significant part of their diets. The recently launched book “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles” chronicles the diverse foods foraged by these tribes, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and addressing the […]
Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island: The Cochin Port Joint Trade Union Forum has urged the Prime Minister of India to take effective steps to revive the lost glory of Willingdon Island. Willingdon Island is among the most beautiful locations in the Kochi area. This is a man-made island, named after Lord Willingdon who was a British Viceroy of […]
Kolam Tribes
Kolam Tribes: The Central government will extend basic facilities to the endangered Kolam tribe under the Jan Jati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan, with a focus on health and education. Kolam tribes, also known as Kolamboli, Kulme and Kolmi, occupy a major portion of Madhya Pradesh. The main concentration of this tribe is on the plains […]
Panama Canal
Panama Canal: Scientists recently stumbled upon a lost forest in the Panama Canal, dating back around 22 million years. Panama Canal is an artificial waterway that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a conduit for maritime trade. It was cut through one of […]
Mahanadi River Basin
Mahanadi River Basin: The state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) recently discovered two significant natural gas reserves in the Mahanadi basin block in the Bay of Bengal. Mahanadi River Basin is the 8th largest river basin in the country, with a total catchment area of 139681.51 sq. km, which is nearly 4.28% of the […]
Koraput Kala Jeera Rice : GI Tag
Koraput Kala Jeera Rice: GI Tag Koraput Kala Jeera Rice got GI Tag. Koraput Kala Jeera Rice is grown in Koraput district’s Tolla, Patraput, Pujariput, Baliguda, and Mohuli areas. It is called the ‘Prince of Rice’. It is an aromatic variety of rice. It is popular for its black colour, good aroma, taste, and texture. […]
