South China Sea Region Disputes
The Philippines denied China’s claim on agreement over the disputed South China Sea region at Second Thomas Shoal. About South
Atacama Desert
Atacama Desert, a coastal desert in northern Chile, is known for its extreme dryness and high UV radiation levels, with
Mount Erebus
Mount Erebus, located on Ross Island in Antarctica, is currently in the news for emitting gold dust valued at $6,000
Ross Ice Shelf
Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf experiences sudden jumps twice a day, leading to potential “icequakes”. About Ross Ice Shelf: Physical Characteristics
Barberton Greenstone Belt
Geologists have recently discovered evidence of some of the earliest known earthquakes in 3.3 billion-year-old rocks within the Barberton Greenstone
Subduction zone discovered beneath Gibraltar Strait
A recent study has highlighted the potential future of the Atlantic Ocean with the identification of a subduction zone, termed
Location of Bulgaria
The Indian Navy recently rescued a Bulgaria’s vessel and its crew from Somali pirates. Location of Bulgaria: Ref:Source UPSC IAS Preparation Resources
Location of Kinmen Islands
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council recently urged China not to change the “status quo” around waters near Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands by sending coast guard boats
Anthropocene Epoch
A committee recently voted against declaring the start of the Anthropocene epoch in the geologic time scale (GTS). Key debates on the Anthropocene
The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes, comprising Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, face a concerning decline in ice cover for the second