News: Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed that the Water Resources Department (WRD) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) must ensure that no further dumping of debris, sand or construction material takes place in the Cooum river in Chennai. About Cooum River Origin: The Cooum River originates in Cooum village in Tiruvallur… Continue reading Cooum River
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OPU–IVF–ET technology and Cattle Breeds
News: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, has successfully produced five healthy Sahiwal calves, including a female, through test-tube embryo transfer (OPU–IVF–ET) technology. About OPU–IVF–ET technology The ‘OPU–IVF–ET’ technology stands for ‘Ovum Pick-Up (OPU) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Embryo Transfer. Mechanism of technology In this process, mature eggs are collected from animals using… Continue reading OPU–IVF–ET technology and Cattle Breeds
Myntdu River
News: The Liar Pamkam and Mynkrem tributaries of the Myntdu river have been severely damaged by rampant debris dumping during the construction of the Jowai bypass road. About Myntdu River Origin: The Myntdu River originates in the Jaintia Hills District of Meghalaya, near the village of Mihmyntdu, approximately 2 km from the district headquarters of… Continue reading Myntdu River
Zambezi River and Kariba Dam
News: A 500MW Floating Solar Plant is being designed to be installed at Kariba Dam to boost power supply in Zimbabwe. About Zambezi River and Kariba Dam About Zambezi River The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa (after Nile, Congo, Niger). Origin: It starts off in a shallow depression in Angola’s southern highlands,… Continue reading Zambezi River and Kariba Dam
Rossby Waves and Wet Bulb Temperature
News: A recent study links warming oceans with rising humid heatwaves, highlighting atmospheric processes like Rossby waves influencing large-scale heat extremes. About Rossby Waves Rossby waves are large horizontal atmospheric undulations that move westward and influence global weather and climate patterns. Mechanism Role of coriolis effect: The Rossby waves form due to the variation of… Continue reading Rossby Waves and Wet Bulb Temperature
Blue Zones
News: The concept of Blue Zones highlights regions with exceptional longevity, offering lessons on healthy lifestyles amid rising stress, poor diet, and inactivity. About Blue Zones Blue Zones are specific geographic regions where people live significantly longer, healthier lives (often passing 100) due to lifestyle, diet, and social factors rather than genetics alone. Introduced by:… Continue reading Blue Zones
Aghanashini River
News: UNESCO has advised the Government of India to strictly follow World Heritage Convention conservation guidelines for the proposed Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project. About Aghanashini River Location: It is west flowing river in Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. Origin: It originates from Gadihalli (Sirsi) at an altitude of 676 m in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.… Continue reading Aghanashini River
Areca Nut Cultivation in India
News: Researchers and farmers are now trying to restore traditional soppina betta lands and return to more sustainable practices related to arecanut cultivation. About Areca Nut Cultivation in India About Arecanut Cultivation It is usually referred to as Areca palm, yellow palm, butterfly palm etc. The arecanut palm is the source of a common chewing… Continue reading Areca Nut Cultivation in India
Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
News: A pilot plant for Nd-Fe-B rare earth permanent magnets has been established at ARCI, Hyderabad to strengthen self-reliant manufacturing ecosystem. About Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) Rare Earth Permanent Magnets Nd-Fe-B magnets are the strongest permanent magnets that can maintain high magnetic force without external power. Made up of: These magnets are made from Neodymium, Iron, and… Continue reading Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
Hindon River
News: A five-day research survey found zero dissolved oxygen levels at several locations, making the Hindon river uninhabitable for aquatic life. About Hindon River Origin: It originates in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Siwalik Hills at about 800 m elevation. Nature: The river is entirely rain-fed, with higher flow during the monsoon… Continue reading Hindon River
