News: Ukrainian long-range drones struck a warehouse in the Ural Mountains, over 2,000 km from the Russia-Ukraine border. About Ural Mountains The Ural Mountains are a major physiographic boundary between Europe and Asia. Location: They extend across western Russia and slightly into northwestern Kazakhstan, continuing northward towards the Arctic Ocean. Boundaries: The range extends about… Continue reading Ural Mountains
Category: Geography in News
Blue Zone
News: There are a few known blue zones in the world where people are living longer lives than anywhere else. About Blue Zones It refers to geographic areas in which people have low rates of chronic disease and live longer than anywhere else. Introduced by: The concept was introduced by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic explorer.… Continue reading Blue Zone
Panari Hydropower Project and Baghain River
News: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) recommended wildlife clearance for the Panari Pumped Storage Project in the Panna–Ranipur Tiger Corridor. About Panari Hydropower Project Location: The project is located in Satna and Panna districts of Madhya Pradesh. Objective: The project aims to develop a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) by using… Continue reading Panari Hydropower Project and Baghain River
Key Facts About Uzbekistan
News: India and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand their strategic partnership by strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, mining, trade, energy, infrastructure, defence and education during a recent high-level talks. Key Facts About Uzbekistan Location: Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is also one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world… Continue reading Key Facts About Uzbekistan
Pampa River
News: Torrential rainfall in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district caused the Pampa River to overflow its banks, leading to widespread flooding in Ranni, Aranmula, Kozhencherry and Cherukolpuzha. About Pampa River It is the third longest west flowing river of Kerala (after Periyar & Bharathapuzha). It is also known as Pamba River. It is known as the ‘Dakshina… Continue reading Pampa River
Glaw Lake becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s first Ramsar Site
News: India has included Glaw Lake in the Ramsar List, making it Arunachal Pradesh’s first Ramsar Site and India’s 101st Ramsar Site. About Glaw Lake Glaw Lake is a high-altitude natural freshwater lake. Location: It is located in Lohit district near Wakro, Arunachal Pradesh. Protected Area: The lake lies inside the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary,… Continue reading Glaw Lake becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s first Ramsar Site
Madura Island
News: At least five people died and 41 remained missing after a passenger ferry caught fire near Indonesia’s Madura Island during its voyage. About Madura Island Location: Madura Island is an Indonesian island in the Malay Archipelago, located off the northeastern coast of Java. Separation: Madura Island is separated from Java by the narrow Madura… Continue reading Madura Island
Pseudecheneis likimroensis and Likimro River
News: A new catfish species, Pseudecheneis likimroensis, has been discovered in Nagaland’s Likimro River and described in the Journal of Ichthyology. About Pseudecheneis likimroensis Pseudecheneis likimroensis is a newly discovered catfish species named after the fast-flowing Likimro River of Nagaland, where it was first collected. Local name: The fish is locally known as Nupedro. Location: It… Continue reading Pseudecheneis likimroensis and Likimro River
Alaknanda River
News: The Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag has crossed the warning level due to continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue a high alert. About Alaknanda River The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river of Uttarakhand and the major river of Northern India. Origin and course of river: It originates from the snouts of the Satopanth and Bhagirathi… Continue reading Alaknanda River
Bhavani River
News: Large stretches of the Bhavani River near Kooduthurai have been overrun by water hyacinth, raising concerns over irrigation and the river’s ecosystem. About Bhavani River It is the second largest and perennial river in Tamil Nadu. Origin of river: It originates from Nilgiri hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. Course of the… Continue reading Bhavani River
