Cyclone Shakti
News–Cyclone Shakti: Arabian Sea Storm and Maharashtra Impact.
- Event – Cyclone Shakti, a Severe Cyclonic Storm formed over the east-central Arabian Sea in October 2025.
- Naming – Named “Shakti” by Sri Lanka under WMO guidelines.
- Formation Factors – Warm sea surface temperatures, low wind shear, and Coriolis force.
- Classification – Categorized as a Severe Cyclonic Storm by the IMD.
- Impact Zone – Threatened coastal regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- Significance – Reflects the rising trend of intense cyclones due to climate change and warming oceans.
Coal Central Store Unit
News-Coal India’s First All-Women Central Store Unit Inaugurated.
- Event – Coal India inaugurated its first all-women operated Central Store Unit at SECL’s Central Workshop, Korba, under Special Campaign 5.0.
- Management – Operated by eight women officers led by Ms. Sapna Ikka (IIT-ISM Dhanbad alumna).
- Function – Manages inventory and spare parts through a SAP-based digital system.
- Previous Initiative – Follows SECL’s women-operated dispensary in Bilaspur.
- Significance – Promotes women-led development and inclusive growth in the coal sector.
World’s Highest Road
News–BRO Builds World’s Highest Road at 19,400 ft.
- Event – BRO built the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass, Ladakh.
- Altitude – Reaches 19,400 feet, surpassing the previous record at Umling La (19,024 ft).
- Project – Constructed under Project Himank.
- Route – Part of the Likaru–Mig La–Fukche alignment.
- Significance – Holds strategic importance and boosts tourism in the Indus Valley region.
• Highlight – Demonstrates BRO’s engineering excellence in extreme terrains.
Namo Biodiversity Park
News-Rajasthan’s First Namo Biodiversity Park Inaugurated in Alwar
- Event – Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated Rajasthan’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ (NAMO VAN) in Alwar on 5 October 2025.
- Location – Developed at Pratap Bandh, Alwar.
- Purpose – Acts as a green lung promoting cleaner air and local biodiversity.
- Focus – Enhances environmental awareness and encourages sustainable lifestyles.
- Significance – Reflects India’s commitment to climate action and conservation.
- Impact – Strengthens green infrastructure in Rajasthan.
MCQs
Q1. Which sea did Cyclone Shakti form over in October 2025?
a) Bay of Bengal
b) Arabian Sea
c) Andaman Sea
d) South China Sea
Q2. Where was Coal India’s first all-women Central Store Unit inaugurated?
a) Dhanbad
b) Bilaspur
c) Korba
d) Ranchi
Q3. Where did BRO build the world’s highest motorable road?
a) Siachen Glacier
b) Zoji La Pass
c) Mig La Pass, Ladakh
d) Umling La Pass
Q4. Where was Rajasthan’s first Namo Biodiversity Park inaugurated?
a) Jaipur
b) Udaipur
c) Jodhpur
d) Alwar