Alaknanda River: Heavy rains in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand have triggered a surge in the water level of the Alaknanda River, creating a flood-like situation in the region. Alaknanda River is a Himalayan river in the state of Uttarakhand. It is one of the two main headstreams of the Ganges River, the other being the Bhagirathi River. […]
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Kariyachalli Island
Kariyachalli Island: The Tamil Nadu government has started an initiative to save the sinking Kariyachalli island. Kariyachalli Island is located in the Gulf Of Mannar region which is one of India’s most ecologically sensitive marine zones. Kariyachalli is one of the 21 islands in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park region, located on the […]
Refugee, Deportation and Related Issues in India
Refugee, Deportation and Related Issues in India: India has intensified its action against illegal migrants, particularly along the eastern border, through measures such as deportation and pushbacks, in the wake of recent national security concerns and political developments in Bangladesh.However, increasing cases of wrongful expulsions, including of Indian citizens, have raised serious concerns regarding citizenship […]
Earth’s Oldest-Known Rocks
Earth’s Oldest-Known Rocks: A volcanic rock belt in Quebec’s (Canada) Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt, dated to be 4.16 billion years old, has been identified as the oldest-known rock on Earth, originating from the Hadean eon (4.5–4.03 billion years ago), when Earth itself was formed about 4.6 billion years ago.The rocks are metamorphosed volcanic basalt, formed when […]
Mud Volcano
Mud Volcano: The Wandan mud volcano recently erupted in Taiwan, sending bubbling mud shooting into the air as locals ignite ejected gases with burning rags. A mud volcano is a small volcano-shaped cone of mud and clay, of height usually less than a few meters, and often a few decimeters. It is built by a […]
Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt
Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt: Scientists determined that rocks from the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt are approximately 4.16 billion years old, using two independent radioactive dating methods. The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt is a region of ancient rock formations located on the eastern shore of Hudson Bay in Quebec, Canada. These rocks have been known for their exceptional age […]
Tawi River : Nine men were rescued
Tawi River : Nine men were rescued Nine men were rescued recently in a joint operation by police and SDRF teams after they were trapped in the Tawi river following a sudden rise in the water level due to rains. Tawi River is a major left-bank tributary of the Chenab River and an important river […]
Cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh
Cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh: Cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh triggered devastating flash floods, killing two people and leaving over a dozen missing.A cloudburst is a sudden, highly intense rainfall event, releasing ≥100 mm of rain in under one hour over a localized area (~10 km²). These […]
Banakacherla Project
Banakacherla Project: A new inter-state water conflict has emerged between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the Banakacherla reservoir project, with Telangana alleging violation of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The Banakacherla Reservoir Project is a proposed irrigation infrastructure by the Andhra Pradesh government aimed at diverting surplus Godavari River water to address drought conditions […]
Enhanced Rock Weathering
Enhanced Rock Weathering: Big business with tech giants, airlines and fast fashion firms lining up to buy carbon credits from enhanced rock weathering (ERW) projects. Enhanced Rock Weathering aims to speed up the natural capture and storage of carbon dioxide — a planet-warming greenhouse gas and also to turbocharge a natural geological process called weathering. […]
