UPSC GS 1 World Wealth Report 2024 News: World Wealth Report 2024 has been released by the Capgemini Research Institute. Coverage: The report covers 71 countries, accounting for more than 98% of global gross national income and 99% of world stock market capitalization. Highlights: Global high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) wealth expanded by 4.7% in 2023, reaching […]
UPSC GS 1 Gangetic Dolphins News: According to a recent report by the Wildlife Institute of India, there are more than 4000 dolphins in the Gangetic River basin. National Recognition: The Gangetic River dolphin was declared India’s national aquatic animal in 2009. Echolocation and Navigation: The Gangetic River dolphin is blind and uses echolocation to
7 Jun | UPSC Current Affairs: Gangetic Dolphins, Funan Techno Canal, Living Will & More Read More »
UPSC GS 1 Mount Kanlaon News: Hundreds of people were sheltered in evacuation centres after Mount Kanlaon erupted in the central Philippines. Location: Mount Kanlaon is a stratovolcano located in the north-central portion of the island of Negros, Philippines. Description: It is the highest mountain on the island of Negros and the 42nd tallest peak
UPSC GS 1 Ahilyabai Holkar News: Recently, the 300th birth anniversary of the Maratha queen Ahilya Bai Holkar was celebrated. Early Life and Ascension to Power: Born on May 31, 1725, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar became the Holkar Queen of the Maratha Malwa kingdom, India. Khanderao Holkar’s death in the battle of Kumbher in 1754 led to
UPSC GS 1 Hunga Ha’apai News: The 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga) volcano in Tonga is the subject of a recent study in the Journal of Climate, exploring its climate impacts. Geographic Location: The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga) volcano is a submarine stratovolcano located in the Tongan archipelago in the
4 Jun | UPSC Current Affairs: Hunga Ha’apai, IHR Amendments, Cryonics, and More Read More »
UPSC GS 1 Sundhnuksgigar News: Sundhnuksgigar volcano in southwest Iceland recently erupted. Location: Sundhnuksgigar is located south of Reykjavik (Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland). What are Volcanoes: According to the US Geological Survey, volcanoes are openings or vents where lava, tephra (small rocks), and steam erupt onto the Earth’s surface. Characteristics and
3 Jun | UPSC Current Affairs: Sundhnuksgigar, Bela Printing, Moldova & More Read More »
UPSC GS 1 Sharavathi River News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority to stop illegal sand mining in the Sharavathi river coastal zone. Sharavathi River: Flow Direction: West, draining into the Arabian Sea. Origin: Ambutirthha in the Western Ghats, Shimoga district, Karnataka. Notable Waterfall: Jog Falls, one of
UPSC GS1 Vivekananda Rock Memorial News: First pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi meditating at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial were recently released. Location: Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located on a small island off Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Surrounding Waters: It is surrounded by the Laccadive Sea, where the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian
UPSC GS 1 Campi Flegrei News: A strong earthquake recently hit Italy’s Campi Flegrei supervolcano region. Location and Description: Campi Flegrei, also known as Phlegrean Fields, is an active volcanic area situated near Naples, Italy. Subsea Presence: Approximately one third of Campi Flegrei is located beneath the Tyrrhenian Sea, positioned between mainland Italy and the
30 May | UPSC Current Affairs: Campi Flegrei, Narva River, BRSR, INS Kiltan & More Read More »
UPSC GS 1 Nyishi Tribe News: Mountaineer and cricketer Kabak Yano made history as the first woman from the Nyishi tribe and the 5th from Arunachal Pradesh to climb Mt. Everest. Overview: The Nyishi are the largest ethnic group in Arunachal Pradesh. Language: Their traditional language, Nishi, belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family. Livelihood: Practice slash-and-burn
