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Recently, heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides in many parts of Himachal Pradesh. Important points: A landslide is defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope. They are a type of mass wasting, which denotes any downward movement of soil and rock under the direct influence of gravity. The …

Recently, thirty people were killed in separate incidents of lightning in various parts of the country. Lightning is the biggest contributor to accidental deaths due to natural causes. Important points: It is a very rapid and massive discharge of electricity in the atmosphere. It is the process of occurrence of a natural ‘electrical discharge of very short …

Recently, the Vice President greeted the people on the eve of  Jagannath Rath Yatra  in Odisha. Important points: Ratha Jatra, also called as Chariot Festival, is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri, Odisha. The festival is celebrated on the 2nd day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh, the third month, according to the traditional …

The world-famous Kesaria Buddha stupa in east Champaran district of Bihar is waterlogged following floods in some parts of the district. The ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) has declared it a protected monument of national importance. Important points: The stupa is said to be the tallest and the largest Buddhist stupa in the world. It is …

Every year, 4th July is observed as the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who is regarded as a one of the finest spiritual leaders and intellects India has produced. Important points: He was born as Narendranath Datta on 12th January, 1863. National Youth Day is held every year to observe the birth anniversary of Swami …

The ‘Last Ice Area’ (LIA), located in the Arctic’s Ice north of Greenland, has started melting earlier than what the scientists had expected. Important points: This region is located north of Greenland and Ellesmere Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. This area was believed to be strong enough to withstand global warming The total disappearance of summer ice in the Arctic …

Recently, the Philippines increased the alert level on Taal Volcano to level 3 on a five-level scale after a Phreatomagmatic Eruption (PE) occurred that generated a dark grayish plume, one kilometer high. Alert Level 3 means there is magmatic unrest, or movement of magma that may further drive succeeding eruptions. Important points: Situated on the island of …

Recently, the Pacific Northwest and some parts of Canada recorded temperatures around 47 degrees, causing a “historic” heat wave. This is a result of a phenomenon referred to as a “heat dome”. Important points: The phenomenon begins when there is a strong change (or gradient) in ocean temperatures. In the process known as convection, the …

Recently, due to Covid-19-Pandemic an app called chendavia is gaining popularity among the students of kalbeliya dance. Important points: Kalbeliya dances are an expression of the Kalbelia community’s traditional way of life. It is associated with a Rajasthani tribe of the same name. It was included in the United Nations …

Every year, the Statistics Day is celebrated on 29th June, the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, to recognise his invaluable contribution in establishing the National Statistical System. Important Points To popularise the use of statistics in everyday life and sensitise the public as to how statistics help in …