Page-2 of Natural Disasters
Lineament: Cause of Assam Earthquakes
An unfamiliar lineament is the major factor behind frequent earthquakes in the Sonitpur area of Assam. According to Geological Survey of India (GSI), the earthquakes in the region are frequent due to the following reasons: East-West Trending Atherkhet Fault Nrthwest-Southeast ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Tsar Icicle
The Tsar Icicle recently collapsed killing four tourists in Russia. What is Tsar Icicle? The Vilyuchinsky waterfall in winter is called Tsar Icicle. The Vilyuchinsky waterfall lies in Kamchatka peninsula. It is home to more than one hundred and sixty ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
India-UAE MoU for Scientific and Technical Cooperation
The Union Cabinet recently approved India-UAE Memorandum of Understanding for Scientific and Technical Cooperation. What are the Key Features of India-UAE MoU? The MoU provides sharing of knowledge between the countries It will also allow to share information of data ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Bharat Griha Raksha Policy: The Home Insurance Policy
The IRDAI is to introduce standard products covering the risk of fire and allied perils. The policy being introduced is to replace the Standard Fire and Special Perils Policy. It has three main components namely the Bharat Griha Raksha, Bharat ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Big Island
The Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii’s Big Island recently erupted after an Earthquake that struck the region. The epicentre of the earthquake was located beneath the Kilauea Volcano. About Kilauea Volcano The Kilauea volcano was last active in 2018 due to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Suture Zone in the Himalayas has become Tectonically Active
The study conducted by scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology says that the suture zone of the Himalayas has become tectonically active. Key Findings The scientists have observed that the thrust is broken, sedimentary beds are tilted. Bedrocks are ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Earthquake in Leh: Reasons, Causes, Effects of recent frequent tremors in North India
On October 6, 2020, a tremor of 5.4 magnitude occurred in Ladakh at a depth of 10 kilometres. This was reported by National Centre for Seismology. There were no reports of injuries and damages. Highlights Ladakh also faced an earthquake ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India-Nepal: 41 ambulances, 6 School Buses donated
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti (October 2, 2020), India donated 41 ambulances and 6 school buses to organizations in the field of health and education in Nepal. Highlights Since 1994, India has gifted 823 ambulances to Nepal. This is ..