Basics About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. Oceans form a single, large, continuous body of water encircling all the landmasses of the Earth. They account for four-fifths of the Southern Hemisphere and three-fifths of the Northern … Continue reading →

Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate Distribution 50o North – 100o South from the equator. It is found in the Amazon basin, Congo basin, and South – East Asia. Climate There is great uniformity of temperature throughout the year. The mean monthly … Continue reading →

Why in the news? While the PM Internship Scheme’s pilot project has exceeded its target of pro viding 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in a year, it has found few takers among India’s youth, data presented to Parliament show. PM Internship … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At a time when India is slated to host the World Circular Economy Forum next year (2026), Finland plans to hold road shows across major cities in India to highlight circular economy and the opportunities it … Continue reading →

What is it? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance reviewed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 and highlighted the achievements of the code. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 Aim: It was enacted to modernize India’s business distress resolution process and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) may strengthen its public health security systems by tapping into social media posts, which could enhance its predictive model for disease pattern detection and outbreak surveillance. National Centre for … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 14th edition of Exercise EKUVERIN commenced. Exercise EKUVERIN – 2025 What is it?: It is the biennial joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). Host: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Chhattisgarh government is preparing the Sirpur archaeological site in Mahasamund district for a UNESCO World Heritage nomination, introducing digital exhibits, and battery-operated transport. Sirpur Archaeological Site What is it?: Sirpur is a 5th–12th century multi-religious … Continue reading →

What is it? Jet streams are strong, upper tropospheric flows that are quasi-horizontal in nature. They originate due to differential heating of the earth’s surface and form at the boundaries of adjacent air masses with significant temperature differences. Characteristics of … Continue reading →

What is it? It is a mid-latitude cyclone that intensifies rapidly. It has low pressure at its center, weather fronts and an array of associated weather, from blizzards to severe thunderstorms to heavy precipitation. Reasons for the Formation Storms form … Continue reading →