News: A significant barrier lake formed on the Tibetan side after the August 26 glacier collapse, creating a fresh flooding threat for Nepal. About Barrier Lake A barrier lake is a temporary water body formed when landslide debris completely blocks a river or stream channel. Formation: Triggering Event: A glacier collapse, landslide, rockfall or debris… Continue reading Barrier Lake
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Key Facts About Palau
News: Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita will visit Vietnam, Lao PDR and Palau. Key Facts About Palau Location: It is located in the western Pacific Ocean. Boundaries: It shares maritime borders with the Federated States of Micronesia, Indonesia, Philippines and with the international waters. It has about 340 coral and volcanic islands… Continue reading Key Facts About Palau
BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River
News: The flash flood in the BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli Rivers destroyed roads, bridges and homes and lifes in Nepal. About BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River About Bhote Koshi: It is a transboundary river which runs through Tibet, China and northern Nepal. Origin: It originates on the southern slopes of the Himalayas in… Continue reading BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River
Waterspouts
News: Waterspouts were recently spotted over the Brahmaputra River in Assam’s Barpeta. About Waterspouts It is a rotating column of air and mist forming a funnel over a body of water. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning. Classification: They are… Continue reading Waterspouts
Jojari River
News: The Supreme Court directed additional safeguards to protect the Jojari River ecosystem from pollution and industrial activities. About Jojari River Origin: It originates in Pandalu village, Nagaur district, Rajasthan. Course of the River: It passes through Jodhpur and joins the Luni River near Balotra. It is a seasonal river. Tributary of: It is the… Continue reading Jojari River
Lakshadweep Islands
News: The Kerala High Court strengthened old Lakshadweep cowledars’ land rights: qualifying cowledars are landowners, and the government cannot take their pandaram land without lawful acquisition and compensation. About Lakshadweep Islands Lakshadweep is an archipelago comprising 36 islands situated off the southwestern coast of India in the Arabian Sea. It is a uni-district Union Territory and comprises of 12… Continue reading Lakshadweep Islands
Dimna Lake
News: Dimna Lake, Jamshedpur was among 25 lakes across the country after which spectator galleries were named during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort. About Dimna Lake Location: It is located at the foothills of the Dalma Hills, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Area: It is a man-made reservoir covering an area of approximately 27… Continue reading Dimna Lake
Ramganga River
News: The district administration has intensified relief and rescue efforts as rising Ganga and Ramganga waters flood villages in Uttar Pradesh. About Ramganga River The Ramganga River is an important river of northern India. Origin: It originates from Doodhatoli ranges in the district of Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Main source: Its main source is the glaciers… Continue reading Ramganga River
Zanskar Range
News: A new study found that glaciers in the Zanskar region of Ladakh are moving more slowly than they did 30 years ago. About Zanskar Range The Zanskar Range is an important Trans-Himalayan mountain range in Ladakh. Location: The range is located mainly in the Kargil and Leh regions of Ladakh, with extension towards Himachal… Continue reading Zanskar Range
Key Facts about Bolivia
News: India has dispatched an 8 MT consignment of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia in support of its public healthcare capacity. Key Facts about Bolivia Location: Bolivia is a landlocked country in west-central South America. It is the 5th largest country in South America. Physiography: Mountains: The western half of Bolivia is covered by… Continue reading Key Facts about Bolivia
