Category: Geography
Rat Hole Mining
National Disaster Management Authority said Rat-hole miners were used in the rescue operation to save the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel.
Water Heritage Sites
The Peralassery Subrahmanya Temple pond in Kerala has found place in the list of 75 water heritage sites of India.
Southern Annular Mode (SAM)
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has discovered that the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) plays a pivotal role in shaping the sea conditions across the Indian Ocean.
Atmospheric Wave Experiment | Airglow | Atmospheric Gravity Waves
NASA set to launch Atmospheric Wave Experiment (AWE) mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Earth’s E Prime Layer
As per new study, a new enigmatic layer called “E prime layer” at the outermost part of Earth’s core is a result of surface water penetrating deep into the planet.
Tantalum | River Sutlej
Researchers from the IIT, Ropar has detected the presence of tantalum, a rare metal, in the Sutlej river sand in Punjab.
How volcanic eruptions impact ozone layer?
Recent eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano made an impact on the ozone layer.
International Migration Outlook 2023
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published the International Migration Outlook 2023, a report that examines global migration patterns and trends.
Gaza Strip
Gaza Strip has gained international attention due to the recent increase in hostilities between Israel and Hamas militants.
Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse
A rare “annular” solar eclipse occurred recently when the Moon will partially cover the middle part of the Sun, making it appear like a “ring of fire.”