Tag: The Times of India

Staghorn and Elkhorn corals

News: It has observed that Staghorn and elkhorn corals grew so numerous throughout the Florida Reef Tract for decades that divers reported swimming through underwater thickets. About Staghorn Corals Staghorn corals are one of the most important corals in the Caribbean. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Acropora cervicornis. They, along with elkhorn coral and star… Continue reading Staghorn and Elkhorn corals

Bhadra River

News: Water from the Bhadra Reservoir reached Gonur Lake in Chitradurga, marking a key milestone in the trial run of the Upper Bhadra Project’s branch canal. About Bhadra River The Bhadra River a major river and flows through Karnataka.  Origin: It originates in the Western Ghats and flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau. Course of river: … Continue reading Bhadra River

Dimna Lake

News: Dimna Lake, Jamshedpur was among 25 lakes across the country after which spectator galleries were named during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort. About Dimna Lake Location: It is located at the foothills of the Dalma Hills, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Area: It is a man-made reservoir covering an area of approximately 27… Continue reading Dimna Lake

PowerBank-50

News: The company’s PowerBank-50 successfully powered a payload aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 ‘Aagaman’ mission. About PowerBank-50 Designed by: It is an indigenously developed satellite battery pack designed by the Hyderabad-based spacetech startup TakeMe2Space. It is designed specifically for small satellites. It is India’s first indigenously developed satellite battery to achieve the coveted ‘flight heritage’ status. Note:… Continue reading PowerBank-50

Exercise ROTOR CLAP III

News: The Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded the week-long Exercise ROTOR CLAP III at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About Exercise ROTOR CLAP III  It is a specialised weeklong helicopter exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to validate mission planning, coordination, rapid response, and interoperability under simulated combat conditions. Edition: This is… Continue reading Exercise ROTOR CLAP III

Undavalli Caves

News: For two days, the 7th-century Undavalli Caves became a vibrant venue for the first Andhra Pradesh Telugu Mahotsavam, celebrating the Telugu language, literature, music, poetry, folk songs, storytelling, and cultural traditions. About Undavalli Caves They are a monolithic caves are example of Indian rock-cut architecture.  Location: They are located near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.  They… Continue reading Undavalli Caves

Lower Lake and Bhoj Wetlands

News: After addressing encroachment and environmental issues at Bhopal’s Upper Lake, the NGT has now turned its focus to the Lower Lake, part of the Bhoj Wetland. About Lower Lake Lower Lake is a man-made lake located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as Chhota Talaab. Constructed by: It was constructed by Chote… Continue reading Lower Lake and Bhoj Wetlands

Narmada River

News: A viral video of thousands of litres of milk poured into the Narmada River during a ritual has sparked outrage, renewing debate on faith, environment, and resource use. About Narmada River The Narmada is the fifth largest west-flowing river of peninsular India. It is also known by other names such as Rewa, Amarja, Mekalkanya,… Continue reading Narmada River

World Happiness Report 2026

News: World Happiness Report 2026 was recently released by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. About World Happiness Report 2026 About: It is an annual report which provides an insight into the global picture of social media and happiness. Published by: It is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University… Continue reading World Happiness Report 2026

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