Places in News: Nigeria
27 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Nigerian coup on August 27, 1985, was a significant military takeover that resulted in the ousting of Major...
Geography
Geography
‘Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers’ (SLCR)
26 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: India and Denmark have joined forces to establish a ‘Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers’ (SLCR) in Varanasi. This collaborative...
Geography
Mekedatu Dam Project
26 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary has called on the Union government to reject Karnataka’s proposal to construct...
Geography
Super Blue Moon
26 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Recently, the full moon day (Purnima) coincided with the sighting of a ‘super blue moon’. More on news:...
Geography
Places in News: South China Sea
24 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Recently, China cautioned the United States against intervening in its maritime disputes with the Philippines, following a recent confrontation...
Geography
Ancient Magma Ocean Discovered on Moon’s South Pole
24 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Recent findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission have unveiled groundbreaking insights into the Moon’s geological history. More on News:...
Geography
Thwaites Glacier
24 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A new study on the susceptibility of Thwaites Glacier to marine ice cliff instability offers some optimism. More...
Geography
Places in News: Poland
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Poland marks the first visit by an Indian leader to the country...
Geography
Waterspout: The Phenomenon Behind the Sicily Yacht Tragedy
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A recent maritime tragedy off the coast of Sicily has brought attention to a rare and powerful weather phenomenon...
Geography
Major Landslide Destroys Teesta Dam’s Power Station
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A severe landslide in Sikkim has devastated the Teesta-V hydropower station, operated by NHPC Limited. More on News:...