From Malacca to Hormuz, the world’s narrow sea lanes—called straits—carry immense geopolitical weight. Though slim, these maritime chokepoints control critical trade routes, global oil flows, and military movement. Seven such straits are particularly vital today, influencing everything from energy prices to regional tensions and climate adaptation. BulletsIn Strait of Hormuz handles 20% of global oil,
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From Malacca to Hormuz, the world’s narrow sea lanes—called straits—carry immense geopolitical weight. Though slim, these maritime chokepoints control critical trade routes, global oil flows, and military movement. Seven such straits are particularly vital today, influencing everything from energy prices to regional tensions and climate adaptation. BulletsIn Strait of Hormuz handles 20% of global oil,
With renewed global focus on the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions, it’s important to understand what a strait is. Straits are natural, narrow waterways connecting two larger water bodies—unlike bays, gulfs, channels, or sounds, each of which has distinct geographic and strategic features. These differences shape coastlines, trade, and military routes. BulletsIn Strait:
With renewed global focus on the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions, it’s important to understand what a strait is. Straits are natural, narrow waterways connecting two larger water bodies—unlike bays, gulfs, channels, or sounds, each of which has distinct geographic and strategic features. These differences shape coastlines, trade, and military routes. BulletsIn Strait:
233Churu, a district in Rajasthan near the Thar desert, is known for its extreme temperature variations, recording both some of the lowest and highest temperatures in the region. The climate changes here reflect broader environmental and global warming trends impacting the area. BulletsIn Churu recorded a chilling 1.1°C on December 18, 2021, and minus 1.5°C
Churu, a district in Rajasthan near the Thar desert, is known for its extreme temperature variations, recording both some of the lowest and highest temperatures in the region. The climate changes here reflect broader environmental and global warming trends impacting the area. BulletsIn Churu recorded a chilling 1.1°C on December 18, 2021, and minus 1.5°C
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The Hindu Kush Himalayas stretch over 3,500 km across eight countries in South and Central Asia. Recently, 130 global experts declared this vital biosphere on the brink of collapse, urging urgent conservation actions. BulletsIn Hindu Kush Himalayas span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan. The mountain system forms the western section of
The Hindu Kush Himalayas stretch over 3,500 km across eight countries in South and Central Asia. Recently, 130 global experts declared this vital biosphere on the brink of collapse, urging urgent conservation actions. BulletsIn Hindu Kush Himalayas span Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan. The mountain system forms the western section of
122A new study from Pune’s Centre for Resilience Studies reveals the Mahadev Koli tribe in Maharashtra holds vital ecological knowledge. Based in the North Western Ghats, this community uses 51 medicinal tree species and has deep insight into climate patterns. The research urges policymakers to integrate their traditional ecological knowledge into climate adaptation strategies. BulletsIn
A new study from Pune’s Centre for Resilience Studies reveals the Mahadev Koli tribe in Maharashtra holds vital ecological knowledge. Based in the North Western Ghats, this community uses 51 medicinal tree species and has deep insight into climate patterns. The research urges policymakers to integrate their traditional ecological knowledge into climate adaptation strategies. BulletsIn
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242Scientists have identified Dallol Geothermal Field in Ethiopia as the only place on Earth with no life at all. Even microbes—known to survive extreme conditions—cannot live here. The discovery reshapes our understanding of life’s limits, despite the presence of liquid water. BulletsIn Dallol Geothermal Field has no microbial life—first such known place on Earth Located
Scientists have identified Dallol Geothermal Field in Ethiopia as the only place on Earth with no life at all. Even microbes—known to survive extreme conditions—cannot live here. The discovery reshapes our understanding of life’s limits, despite the presence of liquid water. BulletsIn Dallol Geothermal Field has no microbial life—first such known place on Earth Located
National parks and wildlife sanctuaries are both protected areas designed to conserve ecosystems and wildlife. While both serve the purpose of preserving nature, they differ in the extent of protection and human activity allowed. BulletsIn National parks offer full protection to entire ecosystems, including flora, fauna, and landscapes. They restrict human activity and allow only
National parks and wildlife sanctuaries are both protected areas designed to conserve ecosystems and wildlife. While both serve the purpose of preserving nature, they differ in the extent of protection and human activity allowed. BulletsIn National parks offer full protection to entire ecosystems, including flora, fauna, and landscapes. They restrict human activity and allow only
111India’s Supreme Court is set to hear pleas on April 15, 2025, against the commercial rollout of GM Mustard (DMH-11), developed by the University of Delhi. Though approved by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) in 2022, it faces strong opposition from environmentalists, farmers, and policy experts citing health, ecological, and procedural concerns. BulletsIn GM
India’s Supreme Court is set to hear pleas on April 15, 2025, against the commercial rollout of GM Mustard (DMH-11), developed by the University of Delhi. Though approved by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) in 2022, it faces strong opposition from environmentalists, farmers, and policy experts citing health, ecological, and procedural concerns. BulletsIn GM
167Churu, Rajasthan, known for extreme weather, recorded both India’s highest and lowest temperatures in recent years. On December 18, 2021, it hit 1.1°C. Earlier, it reached -4.6°C in 1973 and 50.8°C in June 2019. Experts blame pollution, urbanisation, and climate change for this shift. BulletsIn Churu sees both extreme cold and heat in recent decades
Churu, Rajasthan, known for extreme weather, recorded both India’s highest and lowest temperatures in recent years. On December 18, 2021, it hit 1.1°C. Earlier, it reached -4.6°C in 1973 and 50.8°C in June 2019. Experts blame pollution, urbanisation, and climate change for this shift. BulletsIn Churu sees both extreme cold and heat in recent decades
129Today, December 21, the Northern Hemisphere experienced its shortest day of the year—known as the Winter Solstice. This annual astronomical event occurs when the Earth’s north pole tilts farthest away from the Sun, causing reduced daylight hours. While it’s the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere celebrates its longest day, or Summer
Today, December 21, the Northern Hemisphere experienced its shortest day of the year—known as the Winter Solstice. This annual astronomical event occurs when the Earth’s north pole tilts farthest away from the Sun, causing reduced daylight hours. While it’s the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere celebrates its longest day, or Summer
