News: According to the joint panel’s report to the NGT, the extraction of an estimated 10.6 lakh to 15.3 lakh tonnes of riverbed material in the Sukhnag River area has led to irreversible damage to the area’s hydrogeological systems. About the Sukhnag River It is a glacial river that flows through the Budgam district of… Continue reading Sukhnag River
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Key Facts about Tajikistan
News: India and Tajikistan discussed strengthening trade, investment, market access, regulatory cooperation, and business engagement at the 12th Joint Commission meeting. Key Facts about Tajikistan Aspects Details Location It is a landlocked country located in the heart of Central Asia. Bordered By It is bordered by Kyrgyzstan in the north, China in the east, Afghanistan in… Continue reading Key Facts about Tajikistan
Island of Mindanao
News: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of Mindanao triggered tsunami warnings and caused deaths and injuries. About Island of Mindanao Location: Island of Mindanao is located in the southern region of the Philippine archipelago. It is the second-largest island in the Philippines after Luzon and is the seventh-most populous island in the world. Surrounding Water… Continue reading Island of Mindanao
Key Facts about Armenia
News: Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party won just under half of the votes in a parliamentary election seen as a test of its handling of a peace deal with Azerbaijan. Key Facts about Armenia Aspects Description Location Armenia is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus region between Europe and Asia. Bordering nations It is bounded… Continue reading Key Facts about Armenia
Key Facts about North Korea
News: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to expand cooperation in politics, economy, and culture. Key Facts about North Korea Location North Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Bordering Nations It is bordered by China and Russia to the north… Continue reading Key Facts about North Korea
Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project
News: The government revived the long-stalled Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project after placing the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance. About Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project Location: The project is located on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. River Basin: It is being developed in the Chenab River Basin, which is a major tributary of the… Continue reading Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project
Azov Sea
News: Five Azerbaijanis were killed and three were wounded in a drone attack on two foreign cargo ships in the Sea of Azov. About Azov Sea Location: The Sea of Azov is an inland sea in Eastern Europe and is often regarded as a northern extension of the Black Sea. It is situated off the… Continue reading Azov Sea
Kshipra River
News: The Kshipra riverine system in Madhya Pradesh is facing a major crisis due to the drying up of its tributaries. About Kshipra River The Kshipra, also known as the Shipra, is a sacred river in Madhya Pradesh and is often called the “Ganga of Malwa”. Origin: It originates from Kakri-Tekdi hill in the Vindhya… Continue reading Kshipra River
Mission Senehjori and Assam’s Muga silk
News: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has launched Mission Senehjori to transform Assam’s renowned Muga silk sector into a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem. About Mission Senehjori It is a comprehensive cluster-based initiative designed to strengthen the entire Muga silk value chain. Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Mission Senehjori and Assam’s Muga silk
MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission
News: The ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission was launched to support startups and multidisciplinary consortia in developing high-impact water solutions. About MAHA Water Mission MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission is a national programme that accelerates innovation in the water sector by linking research, technology development, validation, and field deployment. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry… Continue reading MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission
