Category: Geography
Dumbur Dam | Gumti River
India has refuted allegations that the recent floods in eastern Bangladesh were caused by the opening of the Dumbur dam over Gumti River in Tripura.
Escarpments
A new study has linked continental break-up to new topological like plateaus and ‘escarpments’ form.
Tungabhadra
A flood alert has been issued in Karnataka’s Koppal district after one of the 33 crest gates of the Tungabhadra dam was washed away.
Arecanut
Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), issued an advisory to control ‘kole roga’ (fruit rot disease) in Arecanut plantations.
3 Indian Ocean structures – Ashoka, Chandragupta and Kalpataru
Names of Ashoka Seamount, Chandragupta Ridge and Kalpataru Ridge in the Indian Ocean have been approved by IHO and UNESCO’s IOC.
Deepest Rock Sample from Earth’s Mantle
Scientists Obtain Deepest Rock Sample from Earth’s Mantle
River Godavari
A century old Indian Iris tree, on the bank of River Akhanda Godavari, collapsed recently.
Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 introduced in Rajya Sabha.
Kalasa-Banduri project
Centre urged to get environmental clearance for Kalasa Banduri Nala project
Typhoon Gaemi
After making landfall in the Philippines, Typhoon Gaemi is heading towards Taiwan.