Geography

Ancient Magma Ocean Discovered on Moon’s South Pole

Context: Recent findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission have unveiled groundbreaking insights into the Moon’s geological history.    More on News:...

Thwaites Glacier

Context: A new study on the susceptibility of Thwaites Glacier to marine ice cliff instability offers some optimism.   More...

Places in News: Poland

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Poland marks the first visit by an Indian leader to the country...

Waterspout: The Phenomenon Behind the Sicily Yacht Tragedy

Context: A recent maritime tragedy off the coast of Sicily has brought attention to a rare and powerful weather phenomenon...

Major Landslide Destroys Teesta Dam’s Power Station

Context: A severe landslide in Sikkim has devastated the Teesta-V hydropower station, operated by NHPC Limited.   More on News:...

Places in News: Vietnam

Context: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has launched an anti-dumping probe into the import of hot rolled flat...

Places in News: Ukraine

Context: The Indian Prime Minister will visit Ukraine this week to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking the first visit by...

Public-Private Collaboration Essential for Water Security: Lessons from AWS

Context: As climate change increasingly threatens water resources, enhanced collaboration and investment from both public and private sectors are essential. ...

Places in News: Sahel

Context: In a troubling development, a new front between Russia and Ukraine appears to have emerged in the Sahel region...

Places in News: Bolivia

Context: Bolivia has experienced significant political instability, highlighted by recent coup attempts, which showcase the fragility of its democracy.   ...

Places in News: Timor Leste

Context: The Indian President concluded her three-nation visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste on August 11, 2024, aimed at...

Places in News: Greece

Context: At least one person has died after a major wildfire broke out near Athens on Sunday. While authorities say...

Tungabhadra River

Context: A crest gate of the Tungabhadra dam in Karnataka’s Vijayanagar district broke, raising significant concerns for downstream areas.  ...

Drill into Earth’s Mantle

Context: Scientists have drilled the deepest hole ever into Earth’s mantle, reaching 4,160 feet (1,268 meters) below the Atlantic seabed....

Nankai Trough

Context: After a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern Japan on August 8, Japan’s meteorological department has issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory”....