Persian Gulf

News– The US President Donald Trump plans to officially rename the ‘Persian Gulf’ as the ‘Arabian Gulf’ during a visit to Saudi Arabia, aligning with the preferences of Arab Gulf nations. Persian Gulf. About Persian Gulf Location– The Persian Gulf is a shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, located in Western Asia, and bordered… Continue reading Persian Gulf

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)

News- The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) reported substantial damage to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) barrages following the 2023 flooding incident. About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) It is a multi-purpose irrigation project located on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Telangana. The Godavari River, often referred to as the ‘Dakshin Ganga‘, is the… Continue reading Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)

Western Disturbances

News- Recently, heavy rain and strong winds lashed Delhi and nearby areas, causing waterlogging and flight delays at the airport. The weather was triggered by a fresh Western Disturbance over northern India. About Western Disturbances Definition– Western Disturbances are eastward-moving, extra-tropical weather systems that bring sudden winter rainfall to the northwestern parts of the Indian… Continue reading Western Disturbances

Natural Hydrogen

News: A growing number of sizable companies, from mining giants to energy majors, are embracing the hype for natural hydrogen. About Natural Hydrogen It refers to hydrogen gas that is generated and found naturally in the earth’s crust or atmosphere, rather than being produced artificially through industrial processes. It is also called white/gold/geological hydrogen, to… Continue reading Natural Hydrogen

Continental Self

News: India raises continental-shelf claim in Arabian Sea region by nearly 10,000 square km. About Continental Shelf The ocean floors can be divided into four major divisions: (i) Continental Shelf; (ii) Continental Slope; (iii) Deep Sea Plain; (iv) Oceanic Deeps. Besides, these divisions there are also major and minor relief features in the ocean floors… Continue reading Continental Self

Zero Shadow Day (ZSD)

News: The Cosmology Education and Research Training Center (COSMOS), Mysuru, of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics observed ‘Zero Shadow Day’ recently. Zero Shadow Day (ZSD). About Zero Shadow Day (ZSD) ZSD is a fascinating astronomical phenomenon that occurs twice a year in locations situated between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. All… Continue reading Zero Shadow Day (ZSD)

Krishna river

News- Due to extreme heat, the Krishna River has dried up earlier than expected, significantly disrupting irrigation in Karnataka’s Bagalkot, Vijayapura, and Yadgir districts. About Krishna river Origin: The Krishna River originates near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats, located in Satara district, Maharashtra. It is India’s third-longest river, following the Ganges and Godavari. In terms… Continue reading Krishna river

Scarborough Shoal

News- China has accused the Philippines of an intrusion into the disputed waters of Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea (SCS). About Scarborough Shoal It is the largest atoll in the South China Sea, situated about 220 km west of the Philippines. While it lies within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines,… Continue reading Scarborough Shoal

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