News: Severe Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Kakinada and Yanam, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain. About Cyclones Cyclones are a fast inward air movement around a low-pressure area. In the Northern Hemisphere, the air circulates anticlockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it moves clockwise. Cyclones are typically associated with… Continue reading Cyclone Arnab
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Key Facts about Azerbaijan
News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku to strengthen future bilateral relations between India and Azerbaijan. Key Facts about Azerbaijan Azerbaijan is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is located at the junction of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is bounded in the east by… Continue reading Key Facts about Azerbaijan
Barak River
News: Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested after allegedly jumping into the Barak River to evade police during an operation in Assam’s Cachar district, raising border security concerns. About Barak River The Barak River is a major trans-boundary river in Northeast India and Bangladesh. It is the second largest river system in the North-Eastern region of… Continue reading Barak River
India’s Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato
News: The development of nutrient-rich purple potato varieties in India highlights efforts to improve nutritional quality and address hidden hunger. About India’s Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato The Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) has developed three coloured potato varieties through biofortification. Kufri Neelkanth (2018) Kufri Manik (2021) Kufri Jamunia (2024) Aim: This type… Continue reading India’s Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato
Atacama Desert
News: Indian researchers have identified geological sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile’s Atacama Desert that share mineralogical and environmental characteristics with Mars. About Atacama Desert Location: The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile, near the borders of Peru, Bolivia and Argentina in South America. It stretches along the Pacific coast for about 1,000 km,… Continue reading Atacama Desert
Soybean Cultivation in India
News: On the occasion of Soybean Harvest Day, the yield potential of the improved soybean Varieties NRC 268 and NRC 270 was assessed. About Soybean Cultivation in India Soybean (Glycine max) is a significant legume in the pea family (Fabaceae). It is known for its nitrogenfixing ability through symbiosis with soil bacteria Soybean is a… Continue reading Soybean Cultivation in India
Yenisei River
News: The Yenisei River was mentioned in reports about rising bear attacks in Podtesovo, a settlement on its right bank. About Yenisei River The Yenisei river is one of the major Siberian rivers. Origin: It is formed by the confluence of the Great Yenisei and Little Yenisei rivers at Kyzyl in Russia. The Great Yenisei… Continue reading Yenisei River
Mount Mukut
News: An Indian Coast Guard mountaineering team successfully scaled Mount Mukut on October 7, 2026, as part of its preparation for the 2027 Mount Everest expedition. About Mount Mukut Mount Mukut is a prominent Himalayas mountain peak. It is also known as Mukut Parbat. Location: It is located in Uttarakhand, India. It lies in the… Continue reading Mount Mukut
Key Facts about Ghana
News: Ghana’s Cabinet has recently approved a decision to seek membership of BRICS and the country will now formally apply to join the grouping. Key Facts about Ghana Ghana is a country of western Africa. It is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. Borders: It is bordered to… Continue reading Key Facts about Ghana
Siang River
News: Protests against surveys for a proposed mega hydropower project in Siang and Upper Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh sparked clashes. About Siang River In the indigenous Adi language, Si means water and Ang means heart –translating to the “water of the river’s heart”. Origin: The Siang river begins as the Yarlung Tsangpo from glaciers… Continue reading Siang River
