Source-This post on Mission Aspides-EU launches Red Sea mission is based on the article “EU launches Red Sea mission as U.S. ship attacked twice” published in “The Hindu” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? The European Union has recently launched a Red Sea mission named Mission Aspides, which aims to protect shipping in… Continue reading Mission Aspides-EU launches Red Sea mission
Category: Places in News
Papua New Guinea
Source-This post on Papua New Guinea is based on the article “Police say 53 men massacred in Papua New Guinea tribal violence” published in “The Hindu” on 19th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, numerous men lost their lives in a fresh outbreak of tribal conflict in the remote highlands of Papua New Guinea. About… Continue reading Papua New Guinea
Stone age wall discovered in Baltic Sea
Source-This post on Stone age wall discovered in Baltic Sea is based on the article “Scientists accidentally find a mysterious one-km-long wall in Baltic Sea” published in “Hindustan Times” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, scientists have discovered a Stone Age wall beneath the Baltic Sea in Germany. It is believed to… Continue reading Stone age wall discovered in Baltic Sea
Aral Sea Shrinking
Source-This post on Aral Sea Shrinking is based on the article “How climate change is accelerating the ‘decades-long demise’ of the Aral Sea” published in “Hindustan Times” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, NASA’s Earth Observatory shared an in-depth analysis of the factors contributing to the disappearance of the Aral Sea. What… Continue reading Aral Sea Shrinking
Aldabra giant tortoise
Source-This post on Aldabra giant tortoise is based on the article “Madagascar: giant tortoises have returned 600 years after they were wiped out” published in “Down To Earth” on 5th February 2024. Why in the News? The Aldabra giant tortoise reintroduction project was started in 2018 to reintroduce Aldabra giant tortoises in Madagascar’s natural habitats.… Continue reading Aldabra giant tortoise
Soda Lakes
Source-This post is based on the article “Shallow soda lakes show promise as cradles of life on Earth” published in “Physics.Org” on 22th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, researchers have found that a shallow ‘soda lake’ in western Canada bears resemblance to Darwin’s concept of “warm little ponds,”. It is believed to be… Continue reading Soda Lakes
Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration
Source-This post is based on the article “Wadge Bank facing threat from hydrocarbon exploration” published in “Deccan Chronicle” on 20th Janauary 2024. Why in the News? Wadge Bank faces a potential threat as the Indian government considers offering three oil and gas blocks for exploration and development. The blocks designated for exploration coincide with the… Continue reading Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration
A Brief About Soligas and Yeravas Tribes in 2024
Source-This post is based on the article “What do tribal groups like the Soligas and Yeravas eat?” published in “DownToEarth” on 14th January 2024. Why in the News? A Brief About Soligas and Yeravas Tribes, A newly released book “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles,” documents the wild foods gathered by the Soligas and Yeravas… Continue reading A Brief About Soligas and Yeravas Tribes in 2024
PM Modi Visit Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi
Source-This post is based on the article “PM Modi visits historic temple linked to Ramayana in Lepakshi. Know its significance” published in “India Today” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? PM Modi Visit Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, The Prime Minister recently visited the Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh. He is completing the… Continue reading PM Modi Visit Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi
Chancay Port: China’s new mega port project in South America
Source-This post is based on the article “China widens trade highway in South America with new mega port project” published in “The Hindu” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? China has constructed a mega deep-water port in the Chancay city, Peru(a South American country). Operations are scheduled to commence in late 2024. About… Continue reading Chancay Port: China’s new mega port project in South America
