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Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand

What is the News? Earlier this year, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had discovered Buddhist Remains from Hazaribagh’s Sadar block located at the eastern side of Jharkhand’s Sitagarha hills. What did the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) discover? ASI had discovered the remains of a Buddhist monastery along with some Shaivite remains which includes: Four… Continue reading Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand

“Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study

What is the News? According to a study by the National Institute of Oceanography(NIO), Chilika lake was once a part of the Bay of Bengal. About Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is Asia’s largest brackish water lake located in the State of Odisha. A narrow spit separates it from the Bay of Bengal. Click Here to… Continue reading “Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study

India eyes “Cape of Good Hope” after the block in Suez Canal

What is the News? When the Suez Canal was blocked recently, India had explored the option of re-routing the ships via the Cape of Good Hope.  About Cape of Good Hope: Location: It is a rocky headland. It is on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. The Cape of Good Hope route… Continue reading India eyes “Cape of Good Hope” after the block in Suez Canal

Significance of Tulip Garden in “Zabarwan Range” of J&K

What is the News? The Prime Minister through a tweet asked everyone to visit a tulip garden in Jammu and Kashmir. The garden is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. About the Tulip garden  The tulip garden is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan range. It is Asia’s largest tulip garden, spreading… Continue reading Significance of Tulip Garden in “Zabarwan Range” of J&K

Ecuador’s “Sangay Volcano” erupted

What is the news? Ecuador’s Sangay volcano erupted and blew clouds of ash as high as 8,500 meters (8.5 km) into the sky.  About Sangay Volcano: Sangay is an active stratovolcano in central Ecuador. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Stratovolcanoes or composite volcanoes are conical volcanoes. They are composed… Continue reading Ecuador’s “Sangay Volcano” erupted

El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”

What is the news? El Salvador becomes the first Malaria-free country in Central America and the third in America.  It received a Malaria-free certificate from the World Health Organization (WHO). About Malaria: Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. It is transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Types: There… Continue reading El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”

Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia

What is the News? In a development that could increase tensions between Russia and the US, Russian energy major Gazprom has said that it has resumed building the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Nord Stream 2 Pipeline: It is a 1,200km-long offshore natural gas pipeline being constructed from Russia to Germany across the Baltic Sea. The… Continue reading Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Germany and Russia

Denmark to build world’s ‘first energy island’ in North Sea

What is the News? Denmark’s government has approved a plan to build an artificial island in the North Sea. It is a part of its effort to switch to green energy. What is Energy Island? An energy island is based on a platform that serves as a hub for electricity generation from surrounding offshore wind… Continue reading Denmark to build world’s ‘first energy island’ in North Sea

Importance of Ladakh’s Pangong Tso Lake

Pangong Tso Lake is an endorheic lake (landlocked) located in eastern Ladakh. It lies partly in India’s Ladakh region and partly in Tibet. The lake is formed from Tethys geosyncline. The lake literally translates into a “conclave lake”. Pangong means conclave in Ladakhi and Tso means a lake in the Tibetan language. The Karakoram Mountain… Continue reading Importance of Ladakh’s Pangong Tso Lake

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