Source- This post on Kumaon Himalayas has been created based on the article “SC halts 90-acre project in Kumaon Himalayas on a plea challenging ‘single window’ clearances” published in “The Hindu” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court has put a stop to a project covering 90 acres in the ecologically sensitive… Continue reading Kumaon Himalayas
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Mount Ibu
Source-This post on Mount Ibu has been created based on the article “Ash soars 4 km into sky as Indonesian volcano erupts with dramatic purple lightning” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Mount Ibu has erupted again, sending ash 4 km into the air, with purple lightning flashing… Continue reading Mount Ibu
Ujani Dam
Source-This post on Ujani Dam has been created based on the article “6 Drown As Boat Capsizes In Dam Backwaters In Pune” published in “NDTV” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, a boat capsized in the backwaters of Ujani Dam in Maharashtra’s Pune district, drowning six persons, including two children. About Ujani Dam… Continue reading Ujani Dam
Auroras
Source-This post on Auroras is based on the article “Aurora Borealis: What are northern and southern lights? Why do they occur?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? A powerful solar storm recently caused a dazzling array of colors to light up the skies in several locations worldwide. About… Continue reading Auroras
Shinku La tunnel
Source-This post on Shinku La tunnel has been created based on the article” BRO to complete 2 roads near China border, start work on world’s highest tunnel” published in “Hindustan Times” on 7 May 2024. Why in the news? The Border Roads Organisation is getting ready to start building the Shinku La tunnel, the world’s… Continue reading Shinku La tunnel
Darfur Region (Sudan)
Source- This post on Darfur Region (Sudan) is based on the article “People eating ‘grass and peanut shells’ in Darfur” published in CNN on “3rd May 2024” Why in News UN has warned of starvation related deaths in the Darfur Region of Sudan as people are being forced to eat ‘grass and peanut shells’ due to… Continue reading Darfur Region (Sudan)
Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer
Source-This post on Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer is based on the article “Warming of Indian Ocean to accelerate: IITM study” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? As per the study, from 1950-2020, the Indian Ocean had become warmer by 1.2°C and climate models expect it to heat up… Continue reading Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer
Mount Erebus
Source-This post on Mount Erebus has been created based on the article “Home News It’s Raining GOLD Worth $6000 Everyday In Antarctica From Mount Erebus, Watch Video” published in “India.com” on 21 April 2024. Why in the news? Mount Erebus, an active volcano in Antarctica, has been in the news for emitting gold dust valued… Continue reading Mount Erebus
Ringwoodite
Source-This post on Ringwoodite has been created based on the article “Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700 km Below Earth’s Surface, Holds Three Times More Water Than All Oceans Combined” published in “Agriculture World” on 17 April 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have recently discovered a hidden ocean which is 700 km below earth’s Surface. The… Continue reading Ringwoodite
Salas y Gómez
Source-This post on Salas y Gómez has been created based on the article “Scientists find ‘pristine’ ocean mountain range with 50 unknown species” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 April 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have recently discovered 160 marine species while exploring the Salas y Gómez region. About Salas y Gómez Introduction-It… Continue reading Salas y Gómez
