Category: Geography in News

Mt. Khangchendzonga

News: Sikkim Chief Minister has urged the Centre to ensure that Mt. Khangchendzonga, the world’s third-highest peak, regarded as sacred by the people of the State, is made out of bounds for mountaineers. About Mt. Khangchendzonga It lies in the eastern Himalayas, straddling the India–Nepal border, located between Sikkim (India) and Taplejung District (Nepal). Kangchenjunga… Continue reading Mt. Khangchendzonga

Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)

News: The southwest monsoon arrived early, reaching Kerala on May 24 and Mumbai by May 26 — the earliest ever. The IMD says this was mainly due to favourable weather patterns, especially the Madden–Julian Oscillation. About  Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) It is a tropical atmospheric phenomenon characterized by a moving system of winds, clouds, and pressure… Continue reading Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)

Bow Echo

News: The intense storm that hit Delhi recently appeared in an unusual shape in the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD’s) weather radar imagery. The storm looked like a crescent or an archer’s bow. In technical terms, such presentations of storms are called “bow echoes”. About Bow Echo A bow echo is essentially a line of storms,… Continue reading Bow Echo

Tulare Lake

News– Tulare Lake in California, which had vanished over a century ago, made a comeback in 2023 due to a series of intense atmospheric river events that swept across the state. Tulare Lake. Key Facts about Tulare Lake: Location: Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, California, USA. It was once recognized as the largest freshwater lake located west of… Continue reading Tulare Lake

Chandrayaan-5 mission

News: The Chandrayaan-5 mission, jointly undertaken by ISRO and JAXA, was approved by the Indian Cabinet in March 2025. It aims to explore the Moon’s surface and subsurface for water. Preliminary design work for the lander and rover is now underway. Chandrayaan-5 mission About Chandrayaan-5 Chandrayaan-5, also called LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration), this mission is… Continue reading Chandrayaan-5 mission

Dirang Geothermal Project

News: The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has successfully established the first geothermal production well in Northeast India at Dirang, located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang Geothermal Project About Dirang Geothermal Project The first geothermal production well has been successfully drilled in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh.  The Dirang region… Continue reading Dirang Geothermal Project

Persian Gulf

News– The US President Donald Trump plans to officially rename the ‘Persian Gulf’ as the ‘Arabian Gulf’ during a visit to Saudi Arabia, aligning with the preferences of Arab Gulf nations. Persian Gulf. About Persian Gulf Location– The Persian Gulf is a shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, located in Western Asia, and bordered… Continue reading Persian Gulf

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)

News- The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) reported substantial damage to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) barrages following the 2023 flooding incident. About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) It is a multi-purpose irrigation project located on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Telangana. The Godavari River, often referred to as the ‘Dakshin Ganga‘, is the… Continue reading Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP)

Western Disturbances

News- Recently, heavy rain and strong winds lashed Delhi and nearby areas, causing waterlogging and flight delays at the airport. The weather was triggered by a fresh Western Disturbance over northern India. About Western Disturbances Definition– Western Disturbances are eastward-moving, extra-tropical weather systems that bring sudden winter rainfall to the northwestern parts of the Indian… Continue reading Western Disturbances

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