Earthquake
Scientists discover fifth inner core layer of the earth
The recent frequent earthquakes have helped scientists discover a new core. This fifth inner core is a solid ball of nickel and iron and is the innermost layer. What is the new discovery? So far scientists believed that there are ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Tajikistan Earthquake
An earthquake of 7.2 Ritcher recently hit Tajikistan. The epicentre of the earthquake was just 82 km away from China border. The quake was felt in the western part of the Xinjiang region. The earthquake was first reported by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Operation Dost
Turkey was hit by a 7.8 Ritcher earthquake recently. The earthquake caused severe damage to the people and was catastrophic. To help the people of Turkey, India launched Operation Dost. Dost in Hindi means friend. Turkey welcomed India’s moves. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
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
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits Tajikistan
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hit Tajikistan on February 12, 2020. The tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh. The seismology department at first gave the epicentre as Amritsar because of software error later confirmed epicentre ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
What is LongOps Project?
The LongOps Project is a collaboration between UK and Japan. Under the operation, the scientists from Japan and UK will develop new and safe technologies to dismantle old nuclear facilities such as the Fukushima that were severely damaged by tsunamis ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Mount Everest
Context in Current Affairs: The foreign ministers of China and Nepal recently certified the elevation of Mt Everest at 8,848.86 metres above sea level. The new height is 86 centimetres higher than the height of the Mountain recognised since 1954. ..
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 ..