UPSC GS 1 Azores Islands News:ย The regional assembly of Portugalโs Azores Islands approved the creation of the largest protected marine area in the North Atlantic to reach international conservation goals well ahead of time. Location: The Azores Archipelago comprises nine islands situated in the North Atlantic region. Origin and Geological Features: Volcanic Origin: The […]
UPSC GS 3 World Energy Outlook 2024 News: India is poised to experience more energy demand growth than any other country over the next decade according to World Energy Outlook 2024ย by the International Energy Agency. World Energy Outlook 2024: The World Energy Outlook 2024 is an annual publication by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
UPSC GS 1 Bushveld Igneous Complex News: Recently,ย scientists discovered living microbes in a 2-billion-year-old rock sample from the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) in South Africa. About Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC): The Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) is the largest layered igneous intrusion found within the Earth’s crust.ย Located in northern South Africa, it is exposed at
UPSC GS 1 Abhidhammaย Divas News: PM Modi is attending an event to mark Abhidhamma Divas during which he will also share his insights on the importance of the Pali language. About Abhidhamma Divas:ย Abhidhamma Divas, or Abhidhamma Day, is an important Buddhist observance marking the Buddhaโs descent from Tฤvatiแนsa Heaven after imparting the Abhidhamma teachings.
UPSC GS 1 Shale Gas News: Shale gas generation potential has been found in eastern South Karanpura oalfield in Jharkhand. About Shale Gas: Shale gas is a type of natural gas trapped within shale rock formations, found in microscopic or submicroscopic pores. It is composed of naturally occurring hydrocarbon gases derived from the decomposition of
UPSC GS 1 Goddess Katyayaniย News:ย The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has prayed to Goddess Katyayani on the sixth day of Navratri.ย Definition:ย The goddess is known as ‘Mahishasur Mardini’ for defeating the demon king Mahishasura. According to the Vamana Purana, the gods united their powers to form Maa Katyayani in response to the
UPSC GS 1 Lake Prespa News:ย Littleย Prespaย Lake on the Albanian-Greek border is slowly dying, transforming from a crystal-clear lake to a marshy wasteland. Definition:ย Lake Prespa is one of the oldest tectonic lakes in Europe and the highest tectonic lake located on the Balkan Peninsula. The lake sits at the confluence of three significant geological
UPSC GS 1 Goddess Shailputriย News: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has prayed to Goddess Shailputri on the first day of Navratri.ย Goddess Shailputri:ย Maa Shailputri is the first manifestation of Maa Durga.ย The name ‘Shail’ represents the Himalayas, and as the daughter of Parvataraja Himalaya, Goddess Parvati is revered as Shailputri.ย She is
UPSC GS 1 Mahakal Temple News: At least two persons were killed and four people have been injured after a boundary wall near Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradeshโs Ujjain collapsed recently. Definition: Mahakal Temple isย among the twelve celebratedย Jyotirlingas in India. Location: It is located in Ujjain (MP), on the banks of the river Kshipra.ย Establishment:ย
UPSC GS 1 Poumai Naga Tribe News: The Poumai Naga tribe has taken a significant stride towards wildlife conservation by banning hunting, trapping, and killing of wild animals and birds within their territory. Poumai Naga Tribe: The Poumai Naga tribe is an indigenous ethnic group, primarily residing in the Senapati district of Manipur, with some
