Kavaratti Island
The Prime Minister received a warm welcome in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, recently as he arrived to inaugurate and lay the foundation for numerous development projects. About Kavaratti Island: Kavaratti is the capital…
Karman Line
The Kármán line lacks a specific national demarcation, resembling the concept of international waters. About Karman Line: Located at 100 km (62 miles) above sea level, it is an imaginary line that…
Heatwave Deaths: Why a Heat Stroke Kills, and How to Stay Safe
Why in News? Amid heatwave deaths being reported in parts of the country, Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a meeting with senior officials of the India Meteorological Department, National Disaster Management…
Lake Victoria
Recently, a new scientific report published in the journal Nature shows that significant precipitation changes and increasing extreme climate events affecting the large human populations as well as endemic biodiversity…
Heat waves in India
At least 68 people admitted to a district hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia are suspected to have died between June 15 and 18 due to scorching heatwave conditions, with temperatures…
Mediterranean Sea
Russia’s Defence Ministry recently said that a Russian warship and cargo ship rescued 68 people overnight from a boat in the Mediterranean Sea. About Mediterranean Sea: Location: It is an intercontinental…
Gira Waterfall
Around 19 people, including 10 women, were recently injured after being stung by honeybees near Gira Waterfall. About Gira Waterfall: It is a seasonal waterfall in the Western Ghats of India. Location: It…
Hindu Kush Himalayas
According to a new report from International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) have seen a 65 per cent faster loss of glacier mass About…
Gulf of California
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Gulf of California recently. About Gulf of California: The Gulf of California, also called the Sea of Cortez is a large inlet of the eastern Pacific Ocean along the northwestern coast of Mexico. …
Miyazaki Mango
Tripura grows the Miyazaki mangoes. In the international market, the Miyazaki mango is priced at around ₹2.70 lakh per kg. Key details: The Miyazaki mango was originally grown in Miyazaki city in Japan.…
India’s Biggest Natural Arch
A team of the Geological Survey of India recently discovered India’s biggest natural arch during their survey of coal in Kenduadihi block in Odisha’s Sundargarh district. Why in News: The…
Cyclone Biparjoy
Why in News? Developed in the Arabian Sea, cyclone Biparjoy is heading towards the northern Gujarat coast, with landfall expected on June 15. What’s in Today’s Article? About Tropical Cyclone…
Anak Krakatau volcano
Recently, Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has erupted, spewing ash as high as 3 kilometres into the air. About Anak Krakatau volcano: This volcano island is located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait…
Ishad Mango
Recently, the delicious Ishad mango from Uttara Kannada (Karnataka) has earned its much-awaited geological indicator (GI) tag. About Ishad mango: It is grown predominantly around Ankola, is tasty and contains a…
Mayon Volcano
Recently, around 13,000 people have been evacuated from the northeast Philippines as the country’s most famous volcano, Mayon, continued to ooze lava. About Mayon Volcano: It is an active volcano in southeastern Luzon, Philippines.…
Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Power Project
State-run hydropower company NHPC Ltd. Will soon start trial runs for the Subansiri Lower project. About Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Power Project: It is the biggest hydroelectric project undertaken in India so far.…
Cauvery Water Management Authority meet at Delhi
The Cauvery Water Management Authority’s meeting is going to be held in New Delhi on June 16, 2023. About the meet: The agenda for the meeting will be; Advent of the southwest…
Cyclone Biparjoy
After Mocha in the Bay of Bengal, the second storm of the 2023 North Indian Ocean named Biparjoy has developed in the Arabian Sea. Tropical Cyclone Tropical cyclones are intense…
Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme
Recently, the union government of India approved the continuation of the central sector plan ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme’ with an estimated expenditure of ₹2,980 crore. About Exploration of…
How Indian city can follow low carbon generation?
By 2050, seven billion people will be living in cities which can increase the carbon dioxide release, along with other greenhouse gases and can poses a serious health hazard. About In 2020 itself, cities already…