WOH G64 Star: For the first time, scientists have succeeded in taking a zoomed-in picture of the WOH G64 star which is located in another galaxy. WOH G64 Star is the massive star that has been imaged with remarkable sharpness by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (ESO’s VLTI). It dwells in the […]
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Uganda : In News
Uganda : In News Heavy rains in eastern Uganda triggered devastating landslides in the Bulambuli district, claiming 20 lives, displacing 750 people, and destroying 125 homes.It Landlocked country in East Africa, located in the African Great Lakes region. Lies within the Nile basin, with fertile lands and significant water bodies.
Rengma Naga Tribe : Festival Celebration
Rengma Naga Tribe : Festival Celebration The Rengma Naga tribe concluded a two-day celebration of the Ngada festival-cum-Mini Hornbill Festival at the Tseminyu RSA ground in Nagaland recently. The Rengma Naga are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian states of Nagaland and Assam. According to the 2011 Census of India, the population of […]
Red Sea : In News
Red Sea : In News Seventeen foreign tourists are missing after a yacht capsized in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, amid warnings of turbulent sea conditions.The Red Sea is a major hub for international tourism, known for its diving spots and vibrant marine life. Red Sea is an inlet of the Indian […]
Jarawa Tribe : Involvement In Election
Jarawa Tribe : Involvement In Election 19 members from the Jarawa Tribe in Andaman and Nicobar Islands had been included in India’s electoral roll. Jarawa Tribe are an indigenous tribe which lives in the Andaman Islands. They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). They inhabit parts of the Middle Andaman and South […]
Dibang Multi-Purpose Hydro Power Project
Dibang Multi-Purpose Hydro Power Project: The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution recently visited the Dibang Multi-Purpose Hydro Power project site at Arunachal Pradesh’s Dambuk village as part of her two-day tour to the Lower Dibang Valley district. Dibang Multi-Purpose Hydro Power Project is a flood control cum hydroelectric power […]
Dal Lake : Chinar Boat Race 2024
Dal Lake : Chinar Boat Race 2024 The famous Chinar boat race 2024 was organised recently inJammu and Kashmir’s Dal Lake by the Army. Dal Lake is a small mid-altitude lake situated in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains. It is named the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” […]
Ashtamudi Lake
Ashtamudi Lake: Kerala’s Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar site, faces ecological threats from pollution and habitat degradation, with recent fish deaths from algal blooms endangering biodiversity and local livelihoods.It is Situated in Kollam district, Kerala; named for its eight interconnected arms (“Ashtamudi”).
Avian Botulism at Sambhar Lake
Avian Botulism at Sambhar Lake: A mass death of migratory birds died at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, likely due to avian botulism. The outbreak is believed to be caused by high temperatures and reduced salinity in the lake.Avian botulism is a neuromuscular disease caused by toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The disease affects […]
Eastern Maritime Corridor
Eastern Maritime Corridor: The Chennai-Vladivostok eastern maritime corridor has become operational and is carrying oil, food, and machines, Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways said recently. The Chennai-Vladivostok Sea route, also known as the EMC, will link Russia’s east coast with South India. The EMC offers a significant reduction in both cargo transit time between […]
