Category: Geography in News

Sankh River

News: Tragedy struck in Sundargarh district, Odisha when three minor girls drowned in the Sankh River while making preparations for the Karma Puja. About Sankh River The Sankh River flows across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It is part of Brahmani River system. Origin: It starts from Gumla district in Jharkhand and flows 67.5 km in… Continue reading Sankh River

Ramjak Mountain

News: A four-member team from Keralam recently scaled Ramjak, a 6,318-metre peak in the remote Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. About Ramjak Mountain The Ramjak mountain is a high-altitude mountain peak located in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. The peak is located near Shingo La, which is a popular trek route from Himachal to… Continue reading Ramjak Mountain

Parang La

News: The NCC’s ‘Aparajita – Parang La 2026’ expedition was flagged-in at Karzok, Ladakh on September 16, 2026. About Parang La Parang La is a high-altitude mountain pass in the Trans-Himalayas. Connects: It connects the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh with the Changthang region of Ladakh. Historical Significance: It was a traditional trade route between… Continue reading Parang La

Budhabalanga River

News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently examined a case of alleged illegal sand mining in the Budhabalanga River in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. About Budhabalanga River Budhabalanga River flows through Odisha. Origin: It originates from the Similipal Hill, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Course of river: It plunges through Barehipani falls, the second-highest waterfall in India, located… Continue reading Budhabalanga River

Key Facts about Kosovo

News: The Kosovo war crimes tribunal will deliver its verdict on former President Hashim Thaci and former wartime commanders accused of murder and torture during the 1990s Kosovo war. Key Facts about Kosovo Location: Kosovo is a landlocked self-declared independent country located in the Balkans region of Europe. Bordering countries: It is bordered by Serbia,… Continue reading Key Facts about Kosovo

Kishau Multipurpose Project

News: Six states signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to pave the way for the long-pending 422 MW Kishau Multipurpose Project. About Kishau Multipurpose Project The Kishau Multipurpose Project is an inter-state hydropower and water-storage project on the Tons River. Location: The project site lies on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Aim: The project… Continue reading Kishau Multipurpose Project

Willingdon Island

News: A CPEO seminar highlighted the need to diversify operations and revitalise Willingdon Island to boost Cochin Port’s revenue and employment. About Willingdon Island Location: Willingdon Island is a man-made island in the city of Kochi, Kerala. It is surrounded by the backwaters and the Arabian Sea It is one of the largest man-made islands… Continue reading Willingdon Island

Hasdeo River

News: One student drowned and two others were swept away in the Hasdeo River during a picnic in Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. About Hasdeo River Hasdeo River flows through Chhattisgarh. Origin: It originates from a small lake near Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh. Course of river: It flows through Surguja, Korea, and Bilaspur districts before merging with the… Continue reading Hasdeo River

Cultivation of Moth Bean in India

News: ICAR-CAZRI’s four new moth bean varieties showed strong resilience during the prolonged moisture stress in Kharif 2026. About Cultivation of Moth Bean in India Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia) is a drought-resistant, short-duration kharif pulse. Known as: It is commonly known as mat bean, Turkish gram and dew bean. Distribution: It is cultivated most extensively… Continue reading Cultivation of Moth Bean in India

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