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Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

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Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr  Recently, INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr held in Goa. About Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr: It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Oman. It was initiated in 1993, symbolises the long term strategic relationship between the two countries. Oman is the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which has been in conducting bilateral exercises with India jointly. The exercise was conducted in two phases: with the harbour phase followed by the sea phase. As part of harbour activities, personnel from both Navies engaged in professional interactions, including…

Little Prespa Lake

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Little Prespa Lake Little Prespa Lake on the Albanian-Greek border is rapidly drying up, transforming from a vibrant fishing lake into a marsh. Climate change and the diversion of the Devoll River for irrigation have severely impacted the ecosystem and local livelihoods. Analysis of the news: Little Prespa Lake is located on the border of Albania and Greece, with most of its area in Greek territory. It has largely transformed from a clear lake into a marshy area, with only 20 hectares remaining as water. The lake’s deterioration began in the 1970s when the Devoll River was diverted for irrigation…

Nilgiri Mountain Railway 

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Nilgiri Mountain Railway  The Coonoor railway station which is part of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) line is being completely transformed as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and is criticized by heritage train and history enthusiasts. About Nilgiri Mountain Railway: Location: The Railway line from Mettupalaiyam to Ooty is 45.88 km. long and lies partly in the Coimbatore District and partly in Nilgiri District of Tamilnadu, on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. It is fondly called the Ooty toy train of the Nilgiris Railway Company, first chugged up the hills on June 15, 1899. History: It…

Valley Fever 

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Valley Fever  Valley fever, a fungal disease endemic to the western United States, is seeing a significant rise in cases across California, prompting concerns among health officials and researchers. About Valley Fever:       Valley Fever, also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides.       The fungus lives in soil in some areas, including the southwestern United States and south-central Washington, as well as in parts of Mexico as well as Central and South America. Transmission:        People and animals can get Valley Fever by breathing in spores, generally from dust or disturbed soil, in areas where the…

Konyak Tribe

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Konyak Tribe  The Konyak Union, the apex body of the Konyak community, has sought the Nagaland government’s intervention in rectifying the “erroneous” boundary line between the State’s Mon district and Assam’s Charaideo district on Google Maps. About Konyak Tribe: The Konyaks can be found in the Mondistrict of Nagaland and also in the Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The term ‘Konyak’ is believed to have been derived from the words ‘Whao’ meaning ‘head’ and ‘Nyak’ meaning ‘black’ translating to ‘men with black hair’. They can be grouped into two groups, namely “Thendu”, which means the “Tattooed Face” and…