News: A recent study found that the Caspian Sea is shrinking mainly because of human activities, along with the impact of climate change. About Caspian Sea The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water and an enclosed water body surrounded by land on all sides. Location: It is located between Asia and… Continue reading Caspian Sea and Volga River
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Volcán de Fuego
News: Tourists on Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego ran for safety after the volcano erupted and burning rocks fell across the trekking route. About Volcán de Fuego Location: Volcán de Fuego is located in Guatemala near the historic city of Antigua. Meaning: It means “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish. Type of Volcano: It is a young basaltic stratovolcano… Continue reading Volcán de Fuego
Omega Block
News: Western Europe is facing a severe heatwave, and the Omega Block or heat dome effect has trapped hot air over the region. About Omega Block Omega Block is an atmospheric weather pattern in which a high-pressure area remains between two low-pressure zones and traps warm air. Naming: It is called the Omega Block because the wind flow… Continue reading Omega Block
BHARATI Initiative
News: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully concluded first cohort of BHARATI Initiative. About BHARATI Initiative BHARATI stands for – Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement. Launched by: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under Ministry of Commerce & Industry Aim: This initiative aims… Continue reading BHARATI Initiative
Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)
News: Human-bear encounters are increasing across Kashmir as shrinking habitats and changing land use have led to more attacks on people. About Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) The Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) is a medium-sized bear species of the bear family (Ursidae) native to Asia. It is also known as the Moon Bear. Habitat: The species… Continue reading Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)
Solanum Pandeyi
News: A new species of wild brinjal Solanum Pandeyi, has been discovered from one of the remote islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by a scientist from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). About Solanum Pandeyi It is a new species of wild brinjal recorded in the evergreen forest of the Middle Andaman. It was found growing… Continue reading Solanum Pandeyi
Vaigai River
News: The roadside on the southern bank of the Vaigai River has turned into a dumping ground, with various types of waste littering both the roadside and the riverbank. About Vaigai River The Vaigai River is the major river that flows in Tamil Nadu. It is also called Kritamaala. Origin: It rises in the Varushanad Hills of… Continue reading Vaigai River
Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
News: Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. About Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. Led by: The initiative is jointly led by the United… Continue reading Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis)
News: A new study reports the first confirmed record in India of the Sistan sand boa (Eryx sistanensis) in the northern Thar Desert in Rajasthan. About Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis) The Sistan Sand Boa is a rare, non-venomous snake. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Eryx sistanensis. It was first identified in Iran in 2020. It has… Continue reading Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis)
Index of Services Production (ISP)
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is set to launch the Index of Services Production (ISP) in July 2026. About Index of Services Production (ISP) The Index of Services Production (ISP) aims to monitor the progress of the services sector. Proposed by: It is proposed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The proposed approach has… Continue reading Index of Services Production (ISP)
