Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie What is the issue? The Indian and Chinese armies are engaged in the standoff in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh. A sizable number of Chinese Army Read More ……
Category: Geography
Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz Persian Gulf: Persian Gulf has been in news recently in the context of ongoing tensions between Iran and USA. ▪️It is a shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean that lies Read More ……
Polar Vortex and Its effects
Polar Vortex and Its effects
River Information System (RIS) & Hilsa Fish
River Information System (RIS) & Hilsa Fish What is the News? To boost cargo movement on Ganga, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the second phase of river information system (RIS) between Farakka and Patna. Under the Jal Read More ……
Polar Vortex and Its effects
Polar Vortex and Its effects What is the News? A record-breaking cold wave has swept through the US Midwest, with 22 states hitting sub-zero temperatures. Among cities, Chicago dropped to a low of -30°C, slightly above the city’s Read More ……
KALIA Scheme of Odisha
KALIA Scheme of Odisha What is the news? Beneficiaries who have enrolled under the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme in the first phase will receive monetary assistance by January 26. Salient Features of the Read More ……
Significance of Chabahar Port
Significance of Chabahar Port What is the News? The opening of the first office of Indian Ports Global Limited at Iran’s Chabahar and the takeover of operations of the Shahid Beheshti port is a milestone in India’s regional Read More ……
SDG India Index , It’s importance and Highlights
SDG India Index , It’s importance and Highlights What is the News? Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have been ranked highest in terms of being on track to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), according Read More ……
Forest Fires and Mitigation Methods
Forest Fires and Mitigation Methods HOT ISSUES FOR MAINS(TOPIC #12)( SecureIas Initiative) Forest Fires, both man-made and natural, contribute to forest loss. Fire is the oldest method used to clear land for farming and other uses. This Read More ……
Indian River System
Indian River System HIMALAYAN RIVERS As the name suggests, these rivers originate from Himalayan Mountains. The sources of water are rainfall and melted snow. As they come from high altitudes they flow with high speed and have larger Read More ……