Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano: Japan’s Coast Guard recently reported signs of activity at the Fukutoku-Okanoba submarine volcano. Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano is an active submarine volcano that is part of the Volcano Islands of Japan in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Izu-Bonin arc formed by subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the Philippine Sea Plate. Its […]
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Vasundhara Lake
Vasundhara Lake: The Uttarakhand state is installing first early-warning system at Vasundhara Tal in Chamoli to monitor it in real time. Vasundhara Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is situated at an elevation of about 4,795 meters in the Raikana valley. It serves as an originating source for […]
What is Galaxy Frog?
What is Galaxy Frog? The rarely sighted Galaxy frog returned to the spotlight after the Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department of Tamil Nadu, shared new images of the frog, as its galaxy-like spots are being studied. Galaxy Frog is a small, nocturnal amphibian. It is one of the rarest amphibians in […]
Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN)
Unified Complex Radio Antenna (UNICORN): Japan recently called on India to fast-track internal official processing of the agreement on the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) naval radar system. UNICORN, also known as NORA-50, is a shipborne integrated antenna system. It is a mast with integrated communication systems that is engineered to dramatically enhance a warship’s […]
Didymocarpus nautiyalii
Didymocarpus nautiyalii: Botanists recently discovered a new plant species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district, highlighting the rich botanical diversity of the Eastern Himalaya. Didymocarpus nautiyalii is a new plant species. It was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district. It belongs to the Gesneriaceae, a family of flowering plants. The small herb grows on moist rock […]
UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise
UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise: The United Nations General Assembly recently adopted its first declaration on sea level rise, with member states, including the US, agreeing on a common text. UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly during a high-level plenary meeting on September 24, 2026. It is the […]
Indian Peafowl : In News
Indian Peafowl : In News Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve recently recorded the Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) for the first time, adding a new species to the protected area’s biodiversity record and another chapter to Assam’s rich birdlife. Indian peafowl are a species in a group of birds called pheasants. The males are called […]
Dengue Early Warning System
Dengue Early Warning System: Kerala scientists recently developed a Dengue Early Warning System (DEWS) using machine learning, six years of case data, and weather variables to forecast district-level dengue trends and help health authorities act before outbreaks intensify. Dengue (break-bone fever) is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV). While many dengue […]
Tiangong Space Station : In News
Tiangong Space Station: In News Pakistan is set to send its first astronaut into space under a cooperation programme with China, with one of two Pakistani candidates expected to join a short-duration mission aboard China’s Tiangong space station as a payload specialist. The Tiangong Space Station, translating to ‘Sky Palace’, is a Chinese-owned and operated […]
Swell wave
Swell wave: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a Red Alert across all coastal districts in Keralam, warning residents and authorities of dangerous sea conditions caused by potential Swell waves. Swell waves are long-wavelength ocean waves formed on the surface of the seas and travel away from their places of […]
