News: China’s military recently conducted military drills, including live-fire exercises in waters east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island. About Luzon Island It is located in the northern part of the Philippines. It is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Boundary: The island is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the… Continue reading Luzon Island
Category: Geography in News
About Twister (Tornado)
News: A large tornado touched down in Kay County, Oklahoma, with multiple confirmed tornadoes during an active severe weather outbreak. About Twister (Tornado) A twister, commonly known as a tornado, is a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Formation mechanism: Initial condition: Warm, moist air near the surface rises… Continue reading About Twister (Tornado)
Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Region
News: According to a new report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has recently recorded its lowest snow persistence, at 27% below the long-term average for the winter season from November 2025 to March 2026. About Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Region The Hindu Kush is a great… Continue reading Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Region
Strait of Malacca
News: Indonesia has said it does not plan to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Malacca. About Strait of Malacca Location: The Strait of Malacca is a long and narrow stretch of water located between the Malay Peninsula, West Malaysia, and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Named after: Its name was derived… Continue reading Strait of Malacca
Yamuna River
News: The NGT issued notices over alleged pollution in Yamuna at Mathura–Vrindavan, where water quality reportedly fell to “very poor” Category D level. About Yamuna River Naming: The name Yamuna is derived from the Sanskrit word “yama” meaning ‘twin’. Origin: The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier near Bandarpunch peaks in Uttarakhand. It is… Continue reading Yamuna River
Tharu Community
News: The Allahabad High Court quashed a 2021 order denying forest rights claims of the Tharu community under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. About Tharu Community The Tharu community is an indigenous ethnic group living in the Terai region of India and Nepal. Distribution: The Tharu people live in southern Nepal and northern India, mainly… Continue reading Tharu Community
Subarnarekha River
News: The Indian Army defused a high-risk, World War II-era bomb recovered from the Subarnarekha River near Baharagora in East Singhbhum. About Subarnarekha River The Subarnarekha River originates in Jharkhand and flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It is a rain-fed river and is ranked as the smallest river basin among the fourteen major… Continue reading Subarnarekha River
Salween River
News: Recent reports highlight arsenic contamination in the Salween River, raising concern over threats to one of Asia’s longest free-flowing rivers. About Salween River The Salween River is a major transboundary river in Asia and is the longest undammed river in mainland Southeast Asia. Alternative Names: It is known as the Nu River in China… Continue reading Salween River
Adyar River
News: A report by the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust submitted to the National Green Tribunal stressed the need for Adyar River restoration. About Adyar River Adyar River is one of the three rivers of Chennai, along with the Cooum and Kosasthalaiyar. Course: The river originates near Chembarambakkam Lake in Kanchipuram district and flows through Chennai… Continue reading Adyar River
India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
News: India has emerged as the cradle of Jamun evolution, with evidence showing that the genus Syzygium originated around 80 million years ago and diversified early in the Indian region. About India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution Jamun is an important indigenous minor fruit of commercial value. It is also known as black plum,… Continue reading India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
