Colorado River (USA–Mexico) Major North American river, news over water-sharing & drought concerns
Mount Sumeru (Indonesia) Active volcano East Java,news due to volcanic activity
Devon Island (Canada) World's largest uninhabited island,news for its Mars-like
#UPSC#PlacesInNews
Muna Island (Indonesia): Island in Southeast Sulawesi, world's oldest known cave art & prehistoric heritage
Polar Silk Road: China's Arctic shipping route initiative under BRI
Mongla Port (Bangla): Key Bay of Bengal port, growing Chinese investment
#CurrentAffairs#PlacesInNews
The Caspian Sea—the world's largest lake—is shrinking at an alarming rate, lost an area nearly the size of Sicily(down to earth)
Fed by the Volga River, the Caspian is losing water because of reduced river discharge, climate change, and increased evaporation.
#upscprelims2026
Not just desert experts!
The single-humped Dromedary, double-humped Bactrian, and Wild Bactrian camels can swim too. Another amazing example of nature's adaptability! #Camel#NatureFacts
A unique blend of cultures!
At the Presidential Palace in Slovakia, “Varanasi in Bratislava” exhibition showcases Slovak artists' interpretations of Varanasi, one of world's oldest living cities and a symbol of India's rich spiritual heritage
#PMModi#Varanasi#IndiaSlovakia
ग्रेटर नोएडा वेस्ट मेट्रो परियोजना को रेलवे बोर्ड से NOC मिलना लाखों निवासियों के लिए बड़ी राहत है।
अब PIB में प्रस्तुतीकरण का इंतजार है।
बेहतर कनेक्टिविटी की दिशा में यह एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है।
#GreaterNoidaWest#NoidaMetro#AquaMetro#Connectivity#NCR
MISHTI- Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitat & Tangible Income is a large-scale restoration effort for coastline conservation.
It strengthens coastal resilience and plays a crucial role in improving biodiversity and livelihood opportunities.
#scheme#upsccse2027
Our freedom fighters fought for a cleaner India as well.
Inspired by their vision, the Swachh Bharat Mission with phase 1 & 2 has transformed sanitation through toilet construction & the achievement of ODF (Open Defecation Free) status across the country.
#SwachhBharat#ODF
Chagos Archipelago: decolonisation meets geopolitics. Sovereignty evolves, but Diego Garcia remains pivotal to Indo-Pacific security under the UK–US framework. #CurrentAffairs#upsc#cseprelims2027
Congratulations to Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Major Barak is serving as an Engagement Team Commander and Gender Focal Point within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This honour is a recognition of her exemplary service and also of India’s longstanding contribution to United Nations peacekeeping efforts. Her achievement is also an inspiration to countless young Indians, especially our daughters, who aspire to serve the nation and humanity.
Inner Line Permit (ILP) takes strides in Digital India, adopting an e-ILP platform with QR code for stricter and stringent verification
ILP is in 4 states Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram & Nagaland(Under Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873) #digitalindia#upsc
Geopolitical crises prove diversifying the global supply chain isn't optional but a national security mandate.
Newly launched India-UK Global Supply Chain Observatory(GSCO) is a massive step forward to track critical minerals. #facts#upsc#cseprelims2027
A century as far as Ramsar sites are concerned!
Glad that the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh has been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar site. This wetland is rich in avifaunal biodiversity, attracting several migratory and resident birds.
India’s unwavering commitment to protecting our natural surroundings and wetlands in particular is clearly reflected in this feat.
Over the years, efforts to conserve and rejuvenate wetlands have been strengthened through greater community participation, science, innovation and awareness initiatives. These endeavours are helping preserve biodiversity, secure ecological balance and create a greener future for coming generations.
A century as far as Ramsar sites are concerned!
Glad that the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh has been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar site. This wetland is rich in avifaunal biodiversity, attracting several migratory and resident birds.
India’s unwavering commitment to protecting our natural surroundings and wetlands in particular is clearly reflected in this feat.
Over the years, efforts to conserve and rejuvenate wetlands have been strengthened through greater community participation, science, innovation and awareness initiatives. These endeavours are helping preserve biodiversity, secure ecological balance and create a greener future for coming generations.