News: Recently, a massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage, the stormy strait that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. About Drake Passage The Drake Passage is located between Cape Horn at the tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. The passage is named after Sir Francis Drake, who was the first Englishman to… Continue reading Drake Passage
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Mission Sudarshan Chakra
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra on August 15, 2025, during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. About Mission Sudarshan Chakra It is India’s ambitious plan to build a multi-layered integrated air and missile defence shield. The project aims to provide a complete nationwide security cover by… Continue reading Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
News: The CCEA has cleared an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore for building the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. Tato-II Hydroelectric Project About Tato-II Hydroelectric Project The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project is a 700 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project located on the Siyom River in Arunachal Pradesh. It will have a reservoir… Continue reading Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
News: The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) opened on 5 August 2025 in Awaza, Turkmenistan. About United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) This is a high-level event is convened once every ten years to address the specific challenges faced by 32 landlocked developing nations. The conference brought together world… Continue reading United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
Mount Cilo
News: Turkey’s glaciers, particularly on Mount Cilo and Mount Ararat, are rapidly melting due to the accelerating impacts of climate change. About Mount Cilo Mount Cilo is located in the Yüksekova district of Hakkâri Province, in the southeasternmost part of Turkey, near the borders with Iraq and Iran. It is the second-highest mountain in Turkey… Continue reading Mount Cilo
Skill Impact Bond (SIB)
News: Women are leading the way in India’s first outcome-based Skill Impact Bond (SIB) initiative. About Skill Impact Bond (SIB) The Skill Impact Bond (SIB) is India’s first outcome-based skilling initiative. Launched: 2021 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The initiative is a collaborative effort between… Continue reading Skill Impact Bond (SIB)
Manasarovar Lake
News: The Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra has officially resumed after a five-year hiatus, with the first group of 36 Indian pilgrims reaching Manasarovar Lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. About Manasarovar Lake Location: Manasarovar Lake (also called Mapam Yum Tso in Tibetan) is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region (Xizang) of China. It lies at… Continue reading Manasarovar Lake
Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The arrest and subsequent bail of farmers accused of entering the Sharavati Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar taluk with country-made weapons has triggered widespread unrest. About Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Sharavathi River Valley in Sagar Taluk of Shivamogga District, Karnataka. It was established by merging the… Continue reading Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary
Treasury Bills
News: India has renewed a USD 50 million Treasury Bill for the Maldives through the State Bank of India (SBI), extending financial assistance for another year. Treasury Bills About Treasury Bills Treasury Bills (T-Bills) are short-term debt instruments issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India (GOI). They… Continue reading Treasury Bills
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
News: Recently, a woman was killed in an incident of human-wildlife conflict that occurred in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). About Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve It lies in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest National Park. The total area of the tiger reserve is 1,727 Sq.km, which… Continue reading Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
