What’s in the news? To revive the population of tigers in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) Maharashtra state’s forest department will translocate tigers from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). According to the experts, the objective of the project can only be achieved …
ENSO cycle The ENSO cycle is a scientific term that describes the fluctuations in temperature between the ocean and atmosphere in the east-central Equatorial Pacific. La Niña is sometimes referred to as the cold phase of ENSO and El Niño …
Why in News? The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) forecasted that high sea waves, also known as swell waves, might hit the coastal areas of Goa, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Gujarat, and …
What is Catatumbo Lightning? Catatumbo lightning is a mesmerizing natural phenomenon that occurs over the Catatumbo River in Venezuela, where lightning strikes almost continuously. This phenomenon primarily happens at the mouth of the Catatumbo River, where it meets Lake Maracaibo, …