News: Recently, the 18th Zone of Indian Railways, South Coast Railway (SCoR), formally commenced operations with Visakhapatnam as its headquarters. About India’s 18th Railway Zone The newly created South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone has been operational since 1st June 2026. It has been created by exercising powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 3 of… Continue reading India’s 18th Railway Zone
Category: Geography in News
Chandra River
News: Sissu village on the Chandra River is facing concerns due to the expanding Ghepan Lake and the risk of a glacial lake outburst flood. About Chandra River Origin: The Chandra River originates from a huge snow bed on the south-eastern side of Baralacha La (in Himachal Pradesh) and rises among the snows lying at the… Continue reading Chandra River
Mekedatu Project and Arkavathi River
News: The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu’s review petition against the Mekedatu project and rejected its request for open court hearing. About Mekedatu Project The Mekedatu Project is a multi-purpose balancing reservoir and drinking water project initiated by the Government of Karnataka. Location: The project is located near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district, Karnataka, about 90… Continue reading Mekedatu Project and Arkavathi River
Bismarck Sea
News: A submarine volcanic eruption began on 8 May along the Titan Ridge in the Bismarck Sea, highlighting poor mapping of Earth’s deep ocean floor. About Bismarck Sea Location: The Bismarck Sea lies in the southwestern Pacific Ocean near the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea. Nomenclature: It was named after the German statesman Otto… Continue reading Bismarck Sea
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
News: India and Italy agreed to further develop the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) to strengthen trade, investment and supply-chain resilience. About India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a visionary, multinational infrastructure project that aims to revolutionize global trade and connectivity. Announced in: It was officially announced on September 9,… Continue reading India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
Excelsa Coffee
News: Rising climate stress on Arabica and Robusta coffee has increased attention towards climate-resilient coffee species like Excelsa. About Excelsa Coffee Excelsa coffee (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei): It is a lesser-known coffee species gaining importance for climate resilience and unique flavour. Native to: It is native to parts of Tropical and West Africa as well… Continue reading Excelsa Coffee
Kali River and Nyctibatrachus Kali
News: A new night frog species, Nyctibatrachus kali, has been identified in the Kali river basin of Karnataka’s central Western Ghats. About Kali River Location: River Kali is located in Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. In the old texts, it is also called “Kalindi” or “Kali Nadhi. Named after: It is named “Kali” for its… Continue reading Kali River and Nyctibatrachus Kali
Kesar Mango
News: The famous saffron-coloured Kesar variety of mango has got global recognition as ‘Gir Kesar’ mango after being granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. About Kesar Mango It is a well-known variety of mango of Gujarat. Cultivation area: It is largely grown around the foothills of Girnar mountains, Junagadh district, Gujarat and some districts of… Continue reading Kesar Mango
Thunderstorms
News: At least 111 people died after a powerful storm and heavy rain hit several districts of Uttar Pradesh recently. About Thunderstorms Thunderstorms are common weather events that form when warm moist air rises, cools, and condenses into towering cumulonimbus clouds. Formation: According to the National Weather Service, three conditions must exist together for a… Continue reading Thunderstorms
Ginger
News: The Centre launched the ₹189.79-crore Mizoram Ginger Mission to promote GI-certified pharma-grade ginger through processing, branding and exports. About Ginger Ginger is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric and cardamom. Economic Part: The rhizome of ginger is the main economic part. Key Components: Gingerol: It is the… Continue reading Ginger
