News: Earthquake swarms are in the news due to a recent spate of seismic activity on the Greek island of Santorini and surrounding areas. About Earthquake Swarm An earthquake swarm is a sequence of many small to moderate earthquakes occurring in a localized area over a short period of time, without a single, large “mainshock”… Continue reading Earthquake Swarm
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Project Waterworth
News: Meta has announced Project Waterworth which is its most ambitious subsea cable project. About Project Waterworth Aim: The project aims to enhance global internet connectivity using AI and machine learning. Focus: It will focus on better cable deployment and maintenance for a more reliable internet. It will be the world’s longest and highest-capacity subsea… Continue reading Project Waterworth
Exercise Komodo
News: Recently, Indian Navy participated in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 and the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo in Indonesia. About Exercise Komodo Exercise Komodo is a multilateral naval exercise hosted by Indonesia. It focuses on enhancing maritime security cooperation among participating navies. Objectives Strengthen maritime interoperability among regional and global navies. Enhance coordination in humanitarian… Continue reading Exercise Komodo
Loggerhead Turtles
News: Recently, it has been found that Loggerhead turtles can learn and remember the magnetic signature of a location. They perform a ‘turtle dance’ when in an area associated with food, indicating recognition of the magnetic signature. This behaviour provides evidence that turtles use the Earth’s geomagnetic field for navigation. About Loggerhead Turtle The loggerhead… Continue reading Loggerhead Turtles
TrailGuard AI
News: TrailGuard AI has recently made headlines due to its remarkable success in reducing poaching at Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve. About TrailGuard AI TrailGuard AI is an advanced, AI-powered surveillance system designed for conservation and anti-poaching efforts. It uses artificial intelligence and real-time image transmission to detect human and animal movement in protected forest areas,… Continue reading TrailGuard AI
Gulf of Eilat
News: A recent study highlights the resilience of Gulf of Eilat coral reefs, which faced a 3,000-year growth hiatus due to a likely sea-level drop from global cooling. Despite this, they recovered as coral species reemerged from deeper waters. About the Gulf of Eilat The Gulf of Eilat (also known as the Gulf of Aqaba)… Continue reading Gulf of Eilat
Sovereign Green Bonds in India
News: Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) are in the news because India has struggled to generate strong investor demand for them despite their potential to fund the country’s green transition. About Green Bonds Green bonds are debt instruments issued by governments, corporations, or multilateral banks to raise capital for projects that reduce emissions or enhance climate… Continue reading Sovereign Green Bonds in India
COMPACT Initiative
News: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. About COMPACT Initiative The US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) initiative aims to enhance defence collaboration, facilitate technology transfer, and boost bilateral… Continue reading COMPACT Initiative
F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters
News: The potential sale of F-35 stealth fighters to India signals a major shift in India’s defence strategy, as it would be a significant enhancement to its air power. About the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter The F-35 Lightning II stealthy, multirole fighter jets are designed for a wide range of tactical missions. The aircraft… Continue reading F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters
Anamudi Shola National Park
News: Anamudi Shola National Park is in the news due to the Kerala Water Authority’s (KWA) plan to construct a check dam across the Silandhi River in Vattavada, which requires the use of 0.0442 hectares of forest land from the park. About Anamudi Shola National Park It is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala,… Continue reading Anamudi Shola National Park
