Kilauea Volcano
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted recently, according to an advisory from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). About Kilauea Volcano: It is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield…
Genetically engineered (GE) Cotton
Recently, the approvals for the biosafety research trials (BRL) were revealed in the minutes of the 149th meeting of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). Three states have refused to give ‘No-Objection Certificate (NOC)’for the trails.…
MV Empress
India’s first international cruise vessel sets sail to Sri Lanka from Chennai Key details: The newly-launched cruise will sail to three ports: Hambantota, India Trincomalee, India Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka. The luxury cruise…
Ground level Ozone
The ground-level ozone pollution affecting parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) was lower this year than in the last five years, but the duration of its exceedance was higher,…
Dal Lake
The J&K government has attributed the death of thousands of fish in the Dal Lake in Srinagar to thermal stratification. Dal Lake, situated in the northeast of Srinagar in Kashmir…
Lavender Festival
Recently, the Union Minister of Science & Technology inaugurated the Lavender festival at Bhaderwah in the Jammu region. About Lavender Festival: It is the 2nd year of the lavender revolution. Bhaderwah has emerged…
Bitumen
Goa Power Minister recently said that bitumen used in road construction is a major cause of pollution. About Bitumen: It is a dense, highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon. It is found in deposits such…
Myristica Swamps
Climate change and human intervention threaten the Myristica swamps of Kerala. Myristica swamps are freshwater swamps predominated by members of the Myristicaceae family. The evergreen trees have evolved to live…
Oil reserves in salt caverns
Government-owned engineering consultancy firm Engineers India (EIL) is studying the prospects and feasibility of developing salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves in Rajasthan. Key details: If the idea comes to fruition,…
Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project
Recently, NHPC Limited and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), Nepal signed an MoU for development of Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project (480MW) in Nepal. About Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project:…
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu clashed over Mekedatu project
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu clashed over Mekedatu project  What is the Mekedatu project? The Mekedatu dam project is located in Ramanagaram district about 100 km south of Bengaluru (Karnataka), close to where…