Category: Geography

Largest deep-sea coral reef have been mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast

Loss of habitat and knowledge could adversely impact diets of tribal communities of Soligas and Yeravas.

A study conducted in 2023 revealed that the heat content of the world’s oceans has increased two to three times since the late 1980s.

A draft policy has been created by Union Environment Ministry to declare region around Pong dam as eco-sensitive zone

Kuki-Zo tribes moved against review of ST (Scheduled Tribes) status of certain communities

High Court of Karnataka bans all mining activities within 20-km radius of Krishna Raja Sagara Dam.

Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) stated that there is no tsunami threat to India after a powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Japan.

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) launched Project Promoting Regular Assisted Migration for Youth and Skilled Professionals.

Ministry of Earth Sciences under facilitated under Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme launched India’s 1st Winter Scientific Expedition to Arctic.

Dhangar community’s demand for ST status has been dismissed.

Release of UNODC Report “Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2023: Cultivation, Production, and Implications”.

Meat, alcohol prohibited around Pashupatinath Temple due to Bala Chaturdashi festival.