Solomon Islands
In the News:
Researchers have recently identified the world's largest coral colony in the Solomon Islands, a significant milestone for marine science and biodiversity conservation.
✔️The coral colony, named Cassiopeia, spans over 2,500 acres and is believed to be several thousands of years old.
✔️This discovery underscores the critical role of coral reefs in marine ecosystems, supporting diverse marine life and providing essential services like coastal protection and carbon sequestration.
The Solomon Islands consist of two parallel chains of volcanic islands and small coral atolls located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
The archipelago comprises nearly 1,000 islands, including six large main islands and over 900 smaller islands, of which 147 are inhabited.
Neighboring countries include Vanuatu to the southeast and Papua New Guinea to the west
Honiara, located on Guadalcanal Island, is the nation's capital and its largest island.
#IR #ENV
source The Hindu
In the News:
Researchers have recently identified the world's largest coral colony in the Solomon Islands, a significant milestone for marine science and biodiversity conservation.
✔️The coral colony, named Cassiopeia, spans over 2,500 acres and is believed to be several thousands of years old.
✔️This discovery underscores the critical role of coral reefs in marine ecosystems, supporting diverse marine life and providing essential services like coastal protection and carbon sequestration.
The Solomon Islands consist of two parallel chains of volcanic islands and small coral atolls located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
The archipelago comprises nearly 1,000 islands, including six large main islands and over 900 smaller islands, of which 147 are inhabited.
Neighboring countries include Vanuatu to the southeast and Papua New Guinea to the west
Honiara, located on Guadalcanal Island, is the nation's capital and its largest island.
#IR #ENV
source The Hindu
👍7
Together for a Hunger-Free, Poverty-Free World!
World leaders unite at the inaugural session of the #G20Brazil Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger & Poverty' in Rio
World leaders unite at the inaugural session of the #G20Brazil Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger & Poverty' in Rio
Which statement is correct regarding Bharatvarsha?
1. The third and seventh mandals of Rigveda mention the Bharat tribes.
2. The word Bharatvarsha is mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of Orissa.
3. According to Vayu Purana, ' 'The land ruled by Manu, the first man of mankind, was called Bharatvarsha"
4. According to Jainism, Bharatvarsha was named after the eldest son of Rishabhdev
1. The third and seventh mandals of Rigveda mention the Bharat tribes.
2. The word Bharatvarsha is mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of Orissa.
3. According to Vayu Purana, ' 'The land ruled by Manu, the first man of mankind, was called Bharatvarsha"
4. According to Jainism, Bharatvarsha was named after the eldest son of Rishabhdev
Agents of UPSC CAPF & CDS
Which statement is correct regarding Bharatvarsha? 1. The third and seventh mandals of Rigveda mention the Bharat tribes. 2. The word Bharatvarsha is mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of Orissa. 3. According to Vayu Purana, ' 'The land ruled by…
Which statement is correct regarding Bharatvarsh?
Anonymous Quiz
20%
(a) Only 1 is false.
41%
(b) Only 3 are false.
27%
(c) Only 4 is false.
12%
(d) All are false.
Forwarded from Symphonyofseas CSE 2.0 🌊 (Maya 🌊)
Guru Ghasidas Tamor Pingla in Chhattisgarh as the 56th tiger reserve ✅
👍4🔥3
Forwarded from Readers Club (Rajnish Singh)
Biden, Trudeau, Meloni miss traditional photo with world leaders at G20 in Brazil
They arrived late.
Background : iconic Sugarloaf mountain
They arrived late.
Background : iconic Sugarloaf mountain
👍2
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully deployed ISRO's Gsat N2✨✨
🔥4
Agents of UPSC CAPF & CDS
Together for a Hunger-Free, Poverty-Free World! World leaders unite at the inaugural session of the #G20Brazil Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger & Poverty' in Rio
The participants of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro adopted the final declaration. Key points:
✔️G20 leaders welcome all constructive initiatives on the Ukraine issue aimed at achieving peace.
✔️The negative consequences of the Ukrainian conflict on food and energy security are noted.
✔️G20 leaders are concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalation in Lebanon, emphasizing the need to expand humanitarian aid flows and supporting a ceasefire.
✔️The summit participants advocated for the creation of a world free of nuclear weapons.
✔ G20 leaders recognize progressive taxation as one of the key tools for reducing inequality.
✔️G20 leaders welcome all constructive initiatives on the Ukraine issue aimed at achieving peace.
✔️The negative consequences of the Ukrainian conflict on food and energy security are noted.
✔️G20 leaders are concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalation in Lebanon, emphasizing the need to expand humanitarian aid flows and supporting a ceasefire.
✔️The summit participants advocated for the creation of a world free of nuclear weapons.
✔ G20 leaders recognize progressive taxation as one of the key tools for reducing inequality.
Which leader has been awarded Nigeria’s-The Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger Honour, first to any foreign leader since 1969?
Anonymous Quiz
2%
Joe Biden
91%
Narendra Modi
5%
Donald Trump
3%
Anthony Albanese