News: A recent volcanic eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia released an ash cloud soaring up to an astounding 11 kilometers into the sky. About Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It lies along the tectonically active Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone… Continue reading Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
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Strait of Hormuz
News: The Strait of Hormuz has been in the news recently due to escalating tensions and intense military clashes between Iran and Israel in West Asia. About Strait of Hormuz Location: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway located between Iran and Oman. It connects the Persian Gulf (north) with the Gulf of Oman… Continue reading Strait of Hormuz
Shipki La
News: Recently, Himachal Pradesh has opened the Shipki La Pass for domestic tourists. Shipki La About Shipki La Shipki La is a motorable mountain pass located in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, near the India-Tibet (China) border. It sits at an altitude of 3,930 metres above sea level. The Sutlej River, known as Langqên Zangbo in… Continue reading Shipki La
Indravati National Park
News: Security forces have recovered the bodies of five Maoist cadres during the ongoing anti-Naxal operations in the Indravati National Park area of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh. Indravati National Park. About Indravati National Park Location: It is a national park located in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh state of India. Naming: The park derives its name… Continue reading Indravati National Park
Asafoetida (Heeng) Cultivation
News: The first flowering and seed set of heeng at Palampur was reported on May 28, 2025, by CSIR, showing heeng can indeed be successfully cultivated in India. Facts about Asafoetida (Heeng) It is a herbaceous plant of the umbelliferae family. It is a perennial plant which produces oleo-gum resin from the roots after five… Continue reading Asafoetida (Heeng) Cultivation
Kalvarayan Hills
News: In a first, girl from tribal community in Kalvarayan Hills earns her seat in IIT. About Kalvarayan Hills Location: They are a major range of hills situated in the Eastern Ghats of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Acting as a watershed: Along with the Pachaimalai, Javadi, and Shevaroy hills, they separate the… Continue reading Kalvarayan Hills
Chenab Rail Bridge
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge on Friday, celebrating a historic milestone in India’s infrastructure development. The bridge holds the distinction of being the world’s highest railway bridge. Chenab Rail Bridge. About Chenab Rail Bridge The Chenab Rail Bridge stands at a height of 359 metres above the riverbed, making it… Continue reading Chenab Rail Bridge
7 Summits Challenge
News: Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest person in the world to complete the legendary 7 Summits challenge. 7 Summits Challenge. About 7 Summits Challenge The Seven Summits Challenge is a renowned mountaineering achievement that involves climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. This… Continue reading 7 Summits Challenge
Mt. Khangchendzonga
News: Sikkim Chief Minister has urged the Centre to ensure that Mt. Khangchendzonga, the world’s third-highest peak, regarded as sacred by the people of the State, is made out of bounds for mountaineers. About Mt. Khangchendzonga It lies in the eastern Himalayas, straddling the India–Nepal border, located between Sikkim (India) and Taplejung District (Nepal). Kangchenjunga… Continue reading Mt. Khangchendzonga
Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)
News: The southwest monsoon arrived early, reaching Kerala on May 24 and Mumbai by May 26 — the earliest ever. The IMD says this was mainly due to favourable weather patterns, especially the Madden–Julian Oscillation. About Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) It is a tropical atmospheric phenomenon characterized by a moving system of winds, clouds, and pressure… Continue reading Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)
