Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits the Andaman Sea
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck the Andaman Sea on Saturday, June 27, the National Centre for Seismology said, adding that it hit at a depth of 25 kilometres. Earlier on June 25, an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Andaman Sea in the early hours on Wednesday(Pixaby/Representational Image)
The quake's epicenter in Andaman Sea was at latitude 9.75° N and longitude 94.06° E, with a depth of 25 kilometers beneath the seabed, as per the NCS.
'The earthquake occured 254km South East of Portblair, Andaman and Nicobar island,' National Centre for Seismology (NCS) posted on its official X account.
'EQ of M: 4.6, On: 27/06/2025 20:28:18 IST, Lat: 9.75 N, Long: 94.06 E, Depth: 25 Km, Location: Andaman Sea.', NCS wrote on X
On June 25, an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Andaman Sea, as per the NCS. Last month two earthquakes within a gap of two hours were reported in Manipur. However, there was no report of any damage.
In April, an earthquake of magnitude 3.4 hit Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh. This earthquake in Mandi was parts of four earthquakes that struck India, Myanmar, and Tajikistan within just one hour on on the same day, raising concerns across central and South Asia. From Himalayan towns to Central Asian cities, the tremors caused residents to flee buildings in fear, reminding many of the region's volatile tectonic landscape.
Also read: Watch. Young boy refuses to take cover, runs back to finish food during earthquake
An earthquake hit the southern Philippines as well on Saturday, State Geological Survey said. The earthquake was of magnitude-6.1 earthquake and struck deep off the coast of the United. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which the USGS reported occurred at a depth of 101 kilometres and about 70 kilometres from the nearest areas of Davao Occidental province.
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Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hits the Andaman Sea
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck the Andaman Sea on Saturday, June 27, the National Centre for Seismology said, adding that it hit at a depth of 25 kilometres. Earlier on June 25, an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Andaman Sea in the early hours on Wednesday(Pixaby/Representational Image) The quake's epicenter in Andaman Sea was at latitude 9.75° N and longitude 94.06° E, with a depth of 25 kilometers beneath the seabed, as per the NCS. 'The earthquake occured 254km South East of Portblair, Andaman and Nicobar island,' National Centre for Seismology (NCS) posted on its official X account. 'EQ of M: 4.6, On: 27/06/2025 20:28:18 IST, Lat: 9.75 N, Long: 94.06 E, Depth: 25 Km, Location: Andaman Sea.', NCS wrote on X On June 25, an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Andaman Sea, as per the NCS. Last month two earthquakes within a gap of two hours were reported in Manipur. However, there was no report of any damage. In April, an earthquake of magnitude 3.4 hit Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh. This earthquake in Mandi was parts of four earthquakes that struck India, Myanmar, and Tajikistan within just one hour on on the same day, raising concerns across central and South Asia. From Himalayan towns to Central Asian cities, the tremors caused residents to flee buildings in fear, reminding many of the region's volatile tectonic landscape. Also read: Watch. Young boy refuses to take cover, runs back to finish food during earthquake An earthquake hit the southern Philippines as well on Saturday, State Geological Survey said. The earthquake was of magnitude-6.1 earthquake and struck deep off the coast of the United. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which the USGS reported occurred at a depth of 101 kilometres and about 70 kilometres from the nearest areas of Davao Occidental province.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on Elephants in India, Clarion-Clipperton Zone and more (Week 116)
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today's subject quiz on Environment and Geography to check your progress. 🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for June 2025. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at With reference to the Elephants in India, consider the following statements: 1. Project Elephant is a centrally sponsored scheme. 2. In north-eastern India, the elephant's range extends along the foothills of the Himalayas from the eastern border of Nepal through northern West Bengal to western Assam. 3. Elephants are protected under Schedule II species of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. 4. As per the recent elephant census, there are zero elephants in Nilambur—Silent Valley—Coimbatore region. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four Explanation — The Union Environment Ministry held a review of key initiatives under Project Elephant on Thursday at the 21st meeting of the project's steering committee, chaired by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. Phase-I of the synchronised elephant population estimation for the Northeastern states was completed, according to the ministry. — Project Elephant is a centrally supported plan, and the steering committee oversees its implementation, as well as problems such as elephant conservation and habitat protection. Hence, statement 1 is correct. — The last elephant census or estimating exercise was conducted in 2017, and it revealed that the country was home to around 29,964 elephants. Although a report on the next synchronised elephant census titled 'Status of Elephants in India 2022-23' was created, The Indian Express reported in October that it was delayed due to a delay in the census in the North-East and because it was an interim report. According to that report, the number of elephants has decreased by 20% over the previous five years. — The elephant is India's national heritage animal, classified as a Schedule I species under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Hence, statement 3 is not correct. Elephants in India — The elephant's range in north-east India runs along the Himalayan foothills from Nepal's eastern border to northern West Bengal to western Assam. Hence, statement 2 is correct. — Elephant populations in central India are very fragmented, with a few individuals straying into Chhattisgarh from Orissa, Jharkhand, and the southern section of West Bengal. — In northwestern India, the species is distributed in six scattered populations in the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, extending from the Bahraich Forest Department's Katranighat Wildlife Sanctuary in the east to the Yamuna River in the west. — Southern India has eight primary clusters that are split from one another: Northern Karnataka, Crystalline of Karnataka—Western Ghats; Bhadra—Malnad; Brahmagiri—Nilgiris—Eastern Ghats; Nilambur—Silent Valley—Coimbatore; Anamalai—Parambikulam; Periyar—Srivilliputhur; and Agasthyamalai. Hence, statement 4 is not correct. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. (Other Source: With reference to the 'tigers outside of tiger reserve', consider the following statements: 1. The scheme will be implemented by the Chief Wildlife Wardens of state forest departments, in close collaboration with the National Tiger Conservation Authority. 2. The scheme aims to manage conflicts more effectively through enhanced monitoring and protection. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation — With frequent human-tiger conflicts in various forest divisions of the country, the Union Environment Ministry has approved funds for a pilot plan called 'tigers outside of tiger reserve' to better manage such conflicts through greater surveillance and protection. Hence, statement 2 is correct. — According to official documents, the executive committee of the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), which is part of the Environment Ministry, approved in-principle funding for the scheme on a pilot basis for one year. The scheme will provide funds to 80 forest divisions across ten states that were initially identified based on data from recurring human-tiger conflicts. — This will be used for technical interventions to preserve and monitor tigers and co-predators, to strengthen forest managers to deal with conflict caused by technology, to collaborate with civil society and professional veterinarians, and to expand the prey base. — The initiative will be executed on the ground by state forest department Chief Wildlife Wardens, in close collaboration with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). When asked about the initial rollout of the pilot, a government official stated that the NTCA was finalising the list of forest and wildlife divisions. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. With reference to the rare earth magnets, consider the following statements: 1. They are a crucial component in electric vehicle motors. 2. Russia controls over 90 per cent of global processing capacity for the magnets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation — India stated it had communicated with China on the supply of rare earth magnets, as Beijing has imposed export limits. — China, which controls more than 90% of worldwide processing capacity for magnets used in autos, clean energy, and home appliances, imposed restrictions in April forcing companies to acquire import permits from Beijing. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. — While rare earth magnets are essential components in electric vehicle motors, they are also required in equipment such as power windows and audio speakers found in gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles. Hence, statement 1 is correct. — According to industry estimates, India's car sector bought 460 tonnes of rare earth magnets, largely from China, in the fiscal year ending March 31, and plans to import 700 tonnes valued at $30 million this year. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer. With reference to the tiger reserves, consider the following pairs: 1. Palamau Tiger Reserve – Mizoram 2. Sariska Tiger Reserve – Haryana 3. Madhav Tiger Reserve – Assam How many of the pairs given above are correctly marked? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pairs (c) All three pairs (d) None of the pairs Explanation Madhav Tiger Reserve is situated in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh in Shivpuri District, very close to the Shivpuri township This was notified as a National Park in the year 1958. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer. (Other Source: The Banakacherla reservoir project was recently in the news. It is the water dispute between: (a) Goa and Maharashtra (b) Odisha and Telangana (c) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (d) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Explanation — Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has challenged former Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Chandrashekar Rao to a discussion in the state Assembly over the contentious Banakacherla reservoir project. It is the most recent water dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. — The Banakacherla reservoir project aims to transform Andhra Pradesh's drought-prone Rayalaseema area into arable land. — According to the idea, the first phase would be to increase the capacity of the Polavaram Right Main Canal from 17,500 to 38,000 cusecs, allowing Godavari water to be transferred to Krishna. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. Where is the Clarion-Clipperton Zone found? 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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary – Kerala Which of the pairs given above are not correctly matched? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Only 3 (d) All of the above Explanation — The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary renamed on 25 May 2004, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary or Hollongapar Reserve Forest, is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located in Jorhat district of Assam, India. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer. These migratory birds, locally known as 'Kahuaipuina,' arrive in northeastern India, particularly in Manipur and Nagaland, in large numbers during October. Which birds are being referred to in the above lines? (a) Amur Falcons (b) Rosy Pelican (c) Black-crowned Night Heron (d) Siberian Cranes Explanation Amur Falcons (Falco amurensis) – These migratory visitors, locally known as 'Kahuaipuina,' arrive in northeastern India, particularly in Manipur and Nagaland, in large numbers during October. They are on their southbound migration from their breeding grounds in northern China, eastern Mongolia, and far eastern Russia. During their stopover, which lasts three to four weeks, the falcons build fat reserves by foraging on termites before continuing their journey to their wintering grounds in South Africa. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer. Daily Subject-wise quiz — History, Culture, and Social Issues (Week 115) Daily subject-wise quiz — Polity and Governance (Week 116) Daily subject-wise quiz — Science and Technology (Week 116) Daily subject-wise quiz — Economy (Week 116) Daily subject-wise quiz — Environment and Geography (Week 115) Daily subject-wise quiz – International Relations (Week 115) Subscribe to our UPSC newsletter and stay updated with the news cues from the past week. Stay updated with the latest UPSC articles by joining our Telegram channel – IndianExpress UPSC Hub, and follow us on Instagram and X.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Wildlife dept, Panchkula division, to come up with zonal master plan for ESZ around wildlife sanctuaries
1 2 Panchkula: For integrating ecological, environmental, socio-economic, and regulatory considerations, the forest and wildlife department of Panchkula division is going to prepare a zonal master plan (ZMP) of the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Khol Hai Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary, Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, and Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary (towards Haryana side). Under the plan, mapping and delineation of the ESZ boundary based on GPS coordinates will be done. A baseline survey of land use, forest cover, water bodies, agricultural practices, tourism infrastructure, and habitations will also be carried out. Identification of prohibited, regulated, and permissible activities in the ESZ is also part of it. A proposal will be prepared for the restoration of degraded areas, conservation of water resources and biodiversity, ecotourism promotion and regulation, sustainable livelihood options, regulation of construction and industrial activities, pollution control, and solid waste management. Besides, the preparation of sectoral sub-plans (e.g., tourism, waste, transport, forest) in line with MoEFCC and State guidelines will be included. The wildlife department is engaging an agency for the job. You Can Also Check: Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh As per the wildlife department, Panchkula division, the ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) notified the ESZ around Khol Hai Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary, dated October 24, 2016. This sanctuary falls under the Shivalik Hills. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scam Exposed: What They Won't Tell You about zero trust! Expertinspector Click Here Undo The ESZ varies from zero to 925 meters around the boundary of the sanctuary, comprising an area of approximately 1,320 hectares. The ministry notified the ESZ around Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, Panchkula, dated November 23, 2016. This sanctuary is situated at a height of approximately 400 metres above sea level in Panchkula. The said wildlife sanctuary falls under the Shivalik hills. It is part of the Ghaggar river catchment area, which is surrounded by some villages and forest areas. Here, the seasonal river Kaushalya originates from the Himalayan region and passes through the sanctuary, and the entire area of the said wildlife sanctuary is formed by the accumulation of soil and manure. The eco-sensitive zone varies from zero to 2,310 meters around the boundary of Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, and the total area falling under the ESZ is approximately 1,131 hectares. The ministry also notified the ESZ around Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary (towards Haryana side) in the State of Haryana, dated Nov 11, 2024. The eco-sensitive zone generally extends up to 1.0 km from the boundary of the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary on the Haryana side. It is further extended to 2.0 kilometres in the Reserved Forest on the northern side. On the eastern side, the eco-sensitive zone boundary is mostly 1.0 kilometre, running along the boundary of the reserved forest; it is extended on the south-eastern side to make it co-terminous with the boundary of the reserved forest, and the total area of the Eco-Sensitive Zone is 24.60 sq. kms. Ten villages, namely Prempura, Sokhomajri, Damala, Lohgarh, Manakpur Thakardas, Surajpur, Chandimandir Kotla, Darra Kharauni, Rampur, Saketari, and Mahadevpur, fall within the proposed ESZ. The total area proposed will be 6078.98 acres (2460.07 ha) and will encompass and include, inter-alia, the following areas. Out of the ten villages falling in the proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone, two villages, Saketri and Prempura, fall within a radius of 700 meters from the boundary of Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary. While the houses in Village Saketri are located along the boundary of Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, the habitation of Village Prempura is at a distance of 300 m to 700 m from the boundary of Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary. The state govt is mandated to prepare a ZMP for the ESZ in consultation with various departments and local stakeholders. Rajender Prasad, divisional wildlife officer, Panchkula division, said, "After preparing the entire plan in about three months' time of allotting the work, the report will be sent to the govt. Future developments near these sanctuaries will depend on it."
