Origin and Occurrence Petroleum is an organic liquid found in sedimentary basins, seas, and shallow depressions, primarily in anticlines and fault traps formed over millions of years. Oil reservoirs need porosity, permeability, and impermeable caps to retain oil. Major Oilfields … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources called for urgent actions to safeguard public health over concerns of continued presence of uranium contamination in drinking water sources in Punjab. Uranium Contamination of Groundwater What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Venezuela’s president said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to U.S. “threats”, after Washington raised the bounty to $50 million for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. Venezuela Location: It … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Myanmar and Thailand’s busiest trade crossing closed after the military junta pledged to throttle black markets funding armed opposition groups ahead of a disputed December election. Myanmar Capital: Naypyidaw Border Countries: Bangladesh, India , China, Thailand, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved procurement of LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. LCA Tejas Fighter History: The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme was started by the Government of India in 1984. Aim: To replace … Continue reading →

Composition: Primarily methane, with varying amounts of higher alkanes, and small percentages of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen sulfide, or helium. Types of Gases Associated Gas: Natural gas found with oil (wet gas). Non-Associated Gas: Gas found without oil (dry gas). … Continue reading →

Why in the news? UNHCR, the refugee agency of the United Nations, has temporarily suspended the process of facilitating the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees apprehending arrest upon their arrival in Sri Lanka. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Serbia witness massive ant – government protest. Serbia Location: Serbia is a landlocked country in Southeast and Central Europe. Capital: Belgrade Border Countries: Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro to the southwest. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The rate of unemployment in the country declined to 5.2% in July from 5.6% in June, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Unemployment Definition: The International … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Oil Corporation is preparing for commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its Panipat refinery by 2025 December. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) What is it?: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a type of aviation fuel … Continue reading →