First Supermoon Of 2023: As per Scientists, the first supermoon of 2023, which will be seen in July, will appear brighter in the night sky compared to any other full moon that has been witnessed this year. Supermoon occurs when the Moon’s orbit is closest to the Earth at the same time that the Moon […]
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Pangong Tso Lake : Ramp Up Infrastructure
Pangong Tso Lake : Ramp Up Infrastructure Three years after the violent clash between Indian and Chinese forces in Galwan both countries ramp up infrastructure on north bank of Pangong Tso. Pangong Tso lake is one of the most famous lakes in Leh Ladakh, derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means […]
Shift In Snowfall To Rainfall : Study
Shift In Snowfall To Rainfall : Study According to a recent study, the Himalayas Mountains and other mountains across the Northern Hemisphere are likely to see 15 per cent more rain for every 1-degree Celsius rise. Key Findings of the report:- Climate change could cause a shift in snowfall to rainfall in mountain regions across […]
Second-Largest Road Network In The World : India
Second-Largest Road Network In The World : India India now has the second-largest road network in the world, after the US. In 2013-14, the total length of National Highways was 91,287 km, which has increased to 1,45,240 km in 2022-23. India has a total length of 4,219 km of expressways. The total length of National […]
Canary Islands : More Than 30 Migrants Dead
Canary Islands : More Than 30 Migrants Dead A boat tragedy occurred recently, around the Canary Islands in Spain. More than 30 migrants are feared dead after a small boat headed for Spain’s Canary Islands sank. Neither Spanish nor Moroccan authorities have confirmed about how many people had been on board the vessel or how […]
Lake Victoria : Report
Lake Victoria : Report A new scientific report published in the journal Nature shows that significant precipitation changes and increasing extreme climate events affecting the large human populations as well as endemic biodiversity of Lake Victoria Basin Key findings of the report: Heavy rains, wind storms, and floods threaten the survival and water access of […]
Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano: Around 13,000 people have been evacuated from the northeast Philippines as the country’s most famous volcano, Mayon, continued to burst lava. Mayon Volcano is an active volcano in southeastern Luzon, Philippines. Its name is derived from the local word for beautiful lady, daragang Mayon. It is called the world’s most perfect volcanic cone […]
Kilauea Volcano : Erupted Recently
Kilauea Volcano : Erupted Recently The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted recently, according to an advisory from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Kilauea Volcano is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield volcano, located on the southern part of the Island of Hawaii, known as Big Island. It is near-constantly erupting from vents […]
Cyclone Biporjoy
Cyclone Biporjoy: Cyclonic Storm “Biporjoy” intensifies in the Arabian Sea, posing significant risks and uncertainties for the affected regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports the storm’s rapid development, expecting it to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm with winds reaching 115-125 kmph and gusts of 140 kmph on June 8, 2023. The name ‘Biparjoy’ […]
The Ocean Census Initiative
The Ocean Census Initiative: A new initiative called ‘The Ocean Census initiative’ aims to discover 100,000 new marine species within ten years, utilizing advanced technologies like high-resolution imagery, DNA sequencing, and machine learning. Scientists estimate that only about 10% of marine species have been formally described, leaving approximately 2 million species unidentified. The Ocean Census […]
