News: Sikkim will host a three-day river festival on the Rangeet River to promote sustainable angling, river conservation, tourism and community participation. About Rangeet River The Rangeet, or Rangit River is the largest river in Sikkim. Origin: It originates from a glacier of Mount Kabru in the lower Kanchenjunga region. Course: It begins its course in… Continue reading Rangeet River
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Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project and Subansiri River
News: The Expert Appraisal Committee recommended environmental clearance for SUHEP, subject to Stage-1 forest clearance and concerns over tree felling. About Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) SUHEP is a run-of-the-river hydropower project planned on the Subansiri River basin. Location: The project is planned near Menga, 20 km from Daporijo in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district.… Continue reading Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project and Subansiri River
Namya River
News: Four Nagas were allegedly killed by Myanmar-based extremists who crossed the Namya River from Myanmar and attacked civilians in Manipur. About Namya River Namya River is a transboundary river flowing between Manipur in India and Myanmar. It drains into the Yu River, which is a major tributary of the Chindwin River basin. Strategic importance:… Continue reading Namya River
Super El Nino and Impacts on Weather
News: India may record around 15,800 additional heat-related deaths from September 2026 to February 2027 due to unusually high temperatures associated with the current “Super El Niño.” About Super El Niño El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon that affects weather patterns around the world. How it is developed: During El Niño, the trade winds… Continue reading Super El Nino and Impacts on Weather
Kallakkadal
News: Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a red alert along the entire Keralam coast, warning of high waves and possible Kallakkadal conditions. About Kallakkadal Kallakkadal refers to coastal flooding caused by swell waves during the pre-monsoon season (April-May) and sometimes during post monsoon along the southwest coast of India. Meaning:… Continue reading Kallakkadal
Emi Koussi Volcano
News: A 2024 astronaut photo captured a snow-like salt deposit on northern Chad’s Emi Koussi volcano, surrounded by ancient lava, vents, and waterways. About Emi Koussi Volcano Location: Emi Koussi volcano is a pyroclastic shield volcano located in Northern Chad. It’s located within the Tibesti Massif, a volcanic mountain range that straddles the border between… Continue reading Emi Koussi Volcano
Drought Declaration in India
News: Calls to declare drought are rising in Maharashtra as rain deficit and water scarcity affect agriculture and crop prospects. About Drought Declaration in India Drought is generally considered as a deficiency in rainfall over a period, causing water shortage and adverse impacts on vegetation, animals or people. Governing Framework: Disaster Management Act, 2005: It… Continue reading Drought Declaration in India
Key Facts about Djibouti
News: United nations warned that renewed fighting in Yemen could drive 10,000 refugees to Djibouti and displace over 2.3 lakh people within Yemen. Key Facts about Djibouti Location: Djibouti is located on the northeast coast of the Horn of Africa. Borders: It is bounded by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and southwest,… Continue reading Key Facts about Djibouti
Damodar River
News: Historically rare hilsa fish have been spotted recently swimming upstream in the Damodar River. About Damodar River Origin: Damodar River rises in the Palamu Hills of Chhotanagpur in Jharkhand. It is a river flowing across the Indian states of West Bengal and Jharkhand. It is known as the Sorrow of Bengal. It has varying landforms such… Continue reading Damodar River
Subic Bay
News: Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA). About Subic Bay Subic Bay is an embayment of the South China Sea. It is located on the southwestern coast of Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is situated 35… Continue reading Subic Bay
