News: The newly installed 33 spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir are expected to address a long-standing water crisis affecting lakhs of farmers. About Tungabhadra River Origin: The Tungabhadra River originates at Koodli near Shivamogga district in Karnataka, where the Tunga and Bhadra rivers meet after rising from the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. Hindu… Continue reading Tungabhadra River
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Totapuri Mangoes
News: The Centre approved financial assistance for Karnataka’s Totapuri mango growers under the Market Intervention Scheme due to falling prices and adverse weather. About Totapuri Mangoes Totapuri is an indigenous South Indian mango variety that is widely valued for its juice and pulp. Alternative Names: It is also known as Ginimoothi, Sandersha and Banglora. Cultivated in:… Continue reading Totapuri Mangoes
AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal
News: The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 to strengthen airport public health surveillance during the ongoing Ebola outbreak. About AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 portal is an upgraded contactless Passenger Health Self-Declaration Portal for international passengers arriving in India. Aim:The portal aims to strengthen public health surveillance and identify at-risk travellers during… Continue reading AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal
Banganapalle Mangoes
News: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes from India to Singapore. About Banganapalle Mangoes Banganapalle Mangoes are a famous variety of mango primarily cultivated in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is also grown in the other… Continue reading Banganapalle Mangoes
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
News: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, has extended timelines for global tender under REPM scheme as a response to demand for same by multiple stakeholders. About Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) It is a first-of-its-kind national initiative to build a complete domestic supply chain from rare earth oxides to finished… Continue reading Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
Caspian Sea and Volga River
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
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)
