Why in the news? The Ministry of Finance has given in-principle approval for setting up Maitri II, India’s new research station in east Antarctica. Maitri II Research Station in Antarctica What is it?: Maitri II is India’s upcoming and fourth … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Armenia has become the newest state member of the IUCN, the announcement, made during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Armenia Location: Armenia is a landlocked country in West Asia. Capital: Yerevan Borders: West … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Registrar-General of India (RGI) published Vital Statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System (CRS) and the report did not include Sikkim. Vital Statistics of India National Statistics: India registered 2.52 crore births in 2023, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 begins at Perth, Australia. Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 What is it?: It is a joint military exercise held between India and Australia. Period: It is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Australia. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Spratly Islands witness conflict between vessels of  China and Philippines. Spratly Islands Location: South China Sea Between Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and China. Composition: Around 100+ small islands, reefs, atolls, and shoals. Many are submerged … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Five beaches in Maharashtra have received the international Blue Flag certification which includes Shrivardhan and Nagaon beaches in Raigad district, Parnaka in Palghar, and Guhagar and Ladghar beaches in Ratnagiri district. Blue Flag Certification What is … Continue reading →

Alluvial Fans An alluvial fan is a cone-shaped depositional landform built up by streams, heavy with sediment load. Alluvial fans are formed when streams flowing from mountains break into foot slope plains of low gradient. Normally a very coarse load … Continue reading →