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Source-This post on Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected is based on the article “Why scientists voted down proposal to declare start of the Anthropocene — and what it means” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a committee of 18 scientists have voted against the proposal to declare the… Continue reading Anthropocene epoch declaration rejected

Source- The post on Desert star dunes is based on the article “Scientists reveal secrets of Earth’s magnificent desert star dunes” published in “The Hindu” on 5th March 2024. What is the News? Scientists unveiled the first in-depth study of star dunes, revealing the internal structure of these geological features. About Sand Dunes 1. About: Star dunes are… Continue reading Desert star dunes

Source-This post on India’s first underwater Metro line is based on the article “PM Modi unveils multiple metro projects, including Kolkata underwater corridor” published in “The Hindu” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata. About India’s first Underwater Metro line 1.… Continue reading India’s first underwater Metro line

Source-This post on INS Jatayu: India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep is based on the article “Why INS Jatayu, India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep, matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Navy will officially commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu on March 6, 2024.… Continue reading INS Jatayu: India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep

Source-This post on Ecocide- Belgium recognizes ‘ecocide’ as both national and international crime is based on the article “Cockpit of Europe: Belgium leads continent in becoming first to recognise ‘ecocide’ as crime” published in “DownToEarth” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? Belgium, known as Europe’s cockpit, has become the first in the European Continent… Continue reading Ecocide- Belgium recognizes ‘ecocide’ as both national and international crime

Source-This post on Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP) is based on the article “Nepal-India official dialogue silent on landmark Pancheshwar project” published in “The Hindu” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? Despite the recent agreement between India and Nepal, discussions over the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP) are still deadlocked. What is Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project… Continue reading Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project (PMP)

Source-This post on Badwater Basin in Death Valley is based on the article “Driest place in North America has been home to a lake for 6 months, show NASA images” published in “DownToEarth” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? In North America’s driest region, Badwater Basin in Death Valley has been persisting and… Continue reading Badwater Basin In Death Valley

Source– This post on Kiru Hydel Project has been created based on the article “CBI raids places linked to Satya Pal Malik: What is the Kiru Hydel Project, focus of corruption allegations?” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)  has recently conducted raids… Continue reading Kiru Hydel Project

Source-This post on Vaitarna River has been created based on the article “Bull shark that attacked fisherman was first sighting in Vaitarna river” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? A fisherman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district was attacked by a bull shark in the Vaitarna river. About Vaitarna River Origin–… Continue reading Vaitarna River

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

Source-This post on Char Area-Riverine Islands of Brahmaputra River has been created based on the article “Will reclaim ‘char’ areas from encroachers: Assam CM” published in “The Hindu” on 17 February 2024. Why in the news? Assam government has recently announced that it would undertake a mission to reclaim the chars from encroachers to safeguard… Continue reading Char Areas- Riverine Islands of Brahmaputra River

Source-This post on Pandaram lands has been created based on the article “Lakshadweep residents fume as administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands” published in “The Indian Express” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? Lakshadweep administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands, allegedly insisting that such property belongs to the government.… Continue reading Pandaram lands

Source-This post on Rip currents is based on the article “INCOIS, ISRO to study rip currents for safer beaches” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have initiated a joint project aimed at… Continue reading Rip currents

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

Source-This post on Kaji Nemu is based on the article “‘Kaji Nemu’ declared as State Fruit, Assam government says will benefit farmers” published in “The New Indian Express” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? The Assam government recently declared the GI-tagged ‘Kaji Nemu’ (Citrus Limon) as the official State Fruit. About Kaji Nemu… Continue reading Kaji Nemu

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

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

Source-This post on Gomti River has been created based on the article “Over 600 rescued turtles released in Gomti river” published in “Hindustan Times” on 10 February 2024. Why in the news? Over 600 turtles seized from smugglers were released into the Gomti river in forest area of Malihabad near Chandrika Devi Temple. About Gomati… Continue reading Rescued Turtles Released in Gomti River

Source-This post on Kaladan multimodal Project has been created based on the article” 98% Of Kaladan Project’s Cross-Border Road In Mizoram Now complete: Official” published in” REALTYNXT” 28 January 2024. Why in the news? Kaladan project is getting delayed due to ongoing Political crisis in Myanmar. About Kaladan multimodal Project Background-The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport… Continue reading Kaladan multimodal Project

Source-This post on Messinian Event has been created based on the article “Israeli scientists find new underwater canyon near Cyprus” published in “THE TIMES OF INDIA” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? The Geological Institute of Israel recently uncovered an underwater canyon near Cyprus that dates back to the Messinian Event. About Messinian… Continue reading Messinian Event

Source- This post on Mekong River has been created based on the article “Dam projects across the Mekong River in Laos raises fears” published in “The Hindu” on 3 February 2024. Why in the news? A multibillion-dollar dam project on river Mekong in Laos’s Luang Prabang city, may result in the city losing its UNESCO status.… Continue reading Mekong River

Source-This post on wheat blast has been created based on the article “Researchers: Wheat blast could reduce production by 13 %” published in “WORLD-GRAIN.com” on 2 February 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have estimated that a wheat blast disease that may spread in the future could reduce global wheat production by 13% by 2050.… Continue reading Wheat Blast

Source-This post on South China Sea has been created based on the article “Philippines and Vietnam agree to expand cooperation in South China Sea, which Beijing also claims” published in “The Hindu” on 30 January 2024. Why in the news? The Philippines and Vietnam have recently signed agreements to avoid incidents in the South China… Continue reading South China Sea

Source-This post on Ratle Hydroelectric Project has been based on the article “Govt diverts Chenab river water to expedite hydroelectric project in Jammu and Kashmir” published in “Deccan Herald” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? The government has announced diversion of Chenab river water through diversion tunnels  to expedite the 850-MW Ratle Hydro… Continue reading Ratle Hydro Electric Project

Source-This post on Alpenglow Phenomenon has been created based on the article “NASA astronaut shares photos of ‘alpenglow’ from space: What is it?” published in “The Economic Times” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? Recently, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara of the International Space Station shared some amazing photos of “alpenglow” phenomenon observed near… Continue reading Alpenglow Phenomenon