Evolution of Earth The earth broke off about 4.5 billion years ago with an explosion. It was a burning hot white mass of gas and dust. Over a long period, dust and gas gradually condensed to form solid rock. Such … Continue reading →

Asteroid Belt Asteroids are remnants of planetary formation that failed to coalesce because of the gravitational interference of Jupiter.  They circle the Sun in a zone lying between Mars and Jupiter.  The circular chain of asteroids is called the asteroid … Continue reading →

Planets in Solar System Our Solar System consists of the sun and eight planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) which are placed in the Milky Way Galaxy. Classification Planets  in Solar System Inner Planets Mercury Mercury is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A recent study shows that the snow leopard population in the Jammu and Kashmir region increased. Snow Leopard Other Name: Also called ghost of the mountains’ in India’s easternmost tiger reserve. Altitude Range: 3,000 – 5,500 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The African Union has endorsed a global campaign to replace the Mercaptor Projection Map with a map that shows the real size of Africa. Mercator Projection Map What is it? It is a cylindrical projection of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) clarified that, limiting the number of such corridors, primarily, to only 32 “least cost pathways” identified in 2014. Tiger Corridors in India Definition: Strips of forested or natural habitat that … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Registrar General of India (RGI) asked States to take steps towards achieving universal registration of births and deaths. Registrar General of India (RGI) Formation: 1961 Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Functions: Conducts the decennial … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Loksabha has referred the Constitution Amendment(130th) Bill, 2025 to a Joint parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny. Constitution Amendment(130th) Bill, 2025 What is it?: The bill brings a provision to remove any minister from his post, who … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Sweden set to host a NATO logistics headquarters in Enköping, northwest of Stockholm, to troop movements in Northern Europe. Sweden Location: Sweden is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Capital: Stockholm … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman. Gulf of Oman Location: The Gulf of … Continue reading →