News: Turkey’s glaciers, particularly on Mount Cilo and Mount Ararat, are rapidly melting due to the accelerating impacts of climate change. About Mount Cilo Mount Cilo is located in the Yüksekova district of Hakkâri Province, in the southeasternmost part of Turkey, near the borders with Iraq and Iran. It is the second-highest mountain in Turkey… Continue reading Mount Cilo
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INS Himgiri
News: Recently, the Indian Navy formally took delivery of the advanced guided-missile frigate Himgiri. About INS Himgiri It is the first Project 17A ship to be built by GRSE. It is third vessel in the Nilgiri-class series under Project 17A. These warships are designed to be versatile, multi-mission platforms capable of addressing current and future maritime… Continue reading INS Himgiri
Skill Impact Bond (SIB)
News: Women are leading the way in India’s first outcome-based Skill Impact Bond (SIB) initiative. About Skill Impact Bond (SIB) The Skill Impact Bond (SIB) is India’s first outcome-based skilling initiative. Launched: 2021 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The initiative is a collaborative effort between… Continue reading Skill Impact Bond (SIB)
How Earthquake Causes a Tsunami
News: Recently, a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami waves as high as 16 feet. About Tsunami A tsunami is a series of big waves caused by something that suddenly moves a large amount of water in the ocean—like an earthquake. Most tsunamis happen when an… Continue reading How Earthquake Causes a Tsunami
UN Nelson Mandela Prize 2025
News: Recently, Dr. Kennedy Odede, Founder and CEO of Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has been awarded the 2025 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize by the United Nations. About Nelson Mandela Prize 2025 The United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize was established by General Assembly Resolution on 6 June 2014. The Prize is awarded once every five… Continue reading UN Nelson Mandela Prize 2025
FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025
News: Divya Deshmukh becomes third Women’s World Cup Winner, defeats Humpy Koneru in FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 at Batumi, Georgia. With this victory, she becomes eligible to be India’s fourth woman to earn the Grandmaster title, following Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, and Vaishali Rameshbabu About FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 It is a premier… Continue reading FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025
New Wasps Species
News: Four new species of parasitoid wasps have been identified: Idris bianor, Idris furvus, Idris hyllus, and Idris longiscapus. About New Wasps These belong to the genus Idris (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). They are found in agroecosystems and semi-natural habitats across West Bengal, India. They are extremely small and microscopic in size. They are known to lay… Continue reading New Wasps Species
Paithani sarees
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ praised the traditional craftsmanship of Paithani sarees. About Paithani sarees Paithani sarees originated from the town of Paithan in Maharashtra, India Distinctive Style: These sarees are famous for their square motifs, vibrant colors, and intricate peacock designs on the pallu, symbolizing… Continue reading Paithani sarees
Long-Billed Bush Warbler
News: A team of five birders has recorded India’s first confirmed sighting of the Long-billed Bush Warbler in 46 years, spotting it in Ladakh’s Suru Valley. About Long-Billed Bush Warbler A medium-sized songbird with a long tail and a distinctively long, slender bill. Its scientific name is Locustella major. It is also known as long-billed… Continue reading Long-Billed Bush Warbler
Environmental Flow (E-Flow)
News: The Union Jal Shakti Minister chaired a key meeting to ensure environmental flow (e-flow) in the Ganga River and its tributaries, aiming to promote sustainable river management. About Environmental Flow (E-Flow) Definition: E-flow refers to the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater ecosystems and the livelihoods that depend on them.… Continue reading Environmental Flow (E-Flow)
