Category: Landmarks
VOC Port | Major Ports in India
VOC Port Authority is exploring the possibility of setting up a shipbuilding facility in Thoothukudi.
India’s Overseas Port Investments | Chabahar port
Chabahar Port received a special mention in Donald Trump’s memo
Vishwamitri River | Mugger Crocodiles
Government of Gujarat conducted a crocodile census in the Vishwamitri river.
Glacial Retreat
A recent study has found that the eastern Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh experienced a loss of 110 glaciers between 1988 and 2020.
Vaigai River
Madras High Court directs local bodies to come up with action plan to rejuvenate Vaigai
Deccan Volcanism | Deccan Trap
Tropical Flora showed significant resilience during the Deccan Volcanism on Indian Plate as per study
Kurukop Echo
A recent study by researchers in South Africa suggests that a unique echo drew ancient artists to the site of Kurukop.
Recalculated Coastline of India
India’s coastline has notably grown from 7,516 km in 1970 to 11,098 km in 2023-24, due to advancements in measurement techniques.
Cryo-Born Baby Corals
The world’s first cryo-born baby corals have been successfully settled on the Great Barrier Reef.
River Gomti | River Ganga
Indian Army has raised an additional company for revitalisation of the Gomti river, following the success of first Composite Ecological Task force (CETF) created for rejuvenation of Ganga.