Imaging Active Hydrothermal Vents: India’s Deep Ocean Mission recently achieved a landmark by capturing high-resolution images of an active hydrothermal vent 4,500 meters below the Indian Ocean’s surface. Hydrothermal vents are underwater hot springs near tectonic plate boundaries, expelling hot water and minerals from beneath the Earth’s crust into the ocean. They were first identified […]
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China Approves $137-Billion Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Near Indian Border
China Approves $137-Billion Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Near Indian Border: China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra) in Tibet, close to the Indian border. Estimated at $137 billion, this project raises strategic and environmental concerns for India and Bangladesh. The massive hydropower dam, located at a tectonic […]
Sagar Island : In News
Sagar Island : In News Sagar Island in West Bengal where the iconic Gangasagar Mela takes place every January is getting impacted by climate change. Sagar Island is also known as Ganga Sagar or Sagardwip is located in the Ganges delta, lying on the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal It consists of 43 villages. […]
72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council
72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council: 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala, Tripura. The Union Home Minister stressed the need for police forces in the Northeastern (NE) States to shift focus from insurgency control to ensuring citizens’ constitutional rights, reflecting a new phase of governance in the region.The NEC, established […]
Denali Fault
Denali Fault: The Denali Fault split apart the ancient connection of landmasses. Denali Fault, located in southern Alaska, has played a crucial role in shaping Earth’s geological history. A study reveals that three sites along the Denali Fault were once part of a single geologic feature, symbolizing the final joining of two landmasses millions of […]
Protected Area Pemit
Protected Area Pemit: The Indian government has reinstated the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland due to security concerns stemming from the influx of people from neighbouring countries.An official document required for foreign nationals to visit certain “protected” areas in India under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958.
Baiga Tribe: Jodhaiya Bai
Baiga Tribe: Jodhaiya Bai Jodhaiya Bai, a celebrated Baiga tribal artist and Padma Shri awardee, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. Her death was reported from her native Lodha village in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh.The Baiga Tribe is one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). […]
Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland
Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland: The Union Home Ministry has reimposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland due to rising security concerns over foreign influx from neighboring countries.The decision highlights the government’s renewed focus on monitoring foreign movements and addressing security issues in these sensitive regions.The PAR […]
Santa Ana Wind
Santa Ana Wind: Experts suggest that Santa Ana winds and climate change are fueling wildfires in Malibu coastal town of Malibu, California. Santa Ana Wind is named after Southern California’s Santa Ana Canyon. Santa Ana winds are dry and warm (often hot) winds in the Southern California area that blow in from the desert — […]
Golan Heights
Golan Heights: Israel recently agreed to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights. Golan Heights is a hilly area overlooking the upper Jordan River valley on the west. It is a Syrian territory occupied by Israel since 1967. The area’s name is from the biblical city of refuge Golan in Bashan. It is bounded […]
