News: Agalega Island is becoming a key part of India’s strategy to strengthen its naval presence and monitor important trade routes in the Indian Ocean. About Agalega Islands The Agalega Islands are two islands situated in the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by the Seychelles to the north, the Maldives, the US base Diego Garcia… Continue reading Agalega Islands
Category: Geography in News
Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project
News: India’s jute sector has entered a pivotal stage of transformation with the rollout of the Jute Crop Information System (JCIS). About Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project About Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) is a technology-led initiative that brings together satellite intelligence, weather analytics, and field-level inputs into a unified framework for crop monitoring.… Continue reading Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project
Sabarmati River
News: The Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad remains dry after Vasna barrage repairs halted water flow for bridge and barrage construction works. About Sabarmati River It is a major west-flowing and monsoon-fed river flowing through Rajasthan and Gujarat. Origin: The river originates from the Aravalli hills near village Tepur in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. Boundaries: The… Continue reading Sabarmati River
Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands
News: A hantavirus outbreak brought attention to Tristan da Cunha, where a suspected case emerged, and the Canary Islands, where the cruise ship was headed for passenger screening. About Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands Tristan da Cunha Island is a group of islands located in the South Atlantic Ocean. They are situated between… Continue reading Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands
Mahi River
News: Two persons, including an eight-year-old boy, went missing after a boat capsized in the Mahi River in Rajasthan’s Banswara. About Mahi River Origin: It originates from the northern slopes of the Vindhya Mountain Range in Madhya Pradesh. It is the major interstate west-flowing river of India. It is one of three west-flowing major rivers in… Continue reading Mahi River
Key Facts About Vietnam
News: The President of India received the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Key Facts About Vietnam Location: Vietnam is located on the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia along the eastern coast of the Indo-Chinese Peninsula. Boundaries: It has land borders with three countries – China to the north, and… Continue reading Key Facts About Vietnam
Riverine Heatwaves
News: Several studies have highlighted the increase in intensity and frequency of riverine heatwaves across rivers globally. About Riverine Heatwaves Definition: Riverine heatwaves are defined as periods where daily mean river water temperatures exceed the 90th percentile threshold of the locally defined and seasonally varying river temperatures, for at least five consecutive days. An increase… Continue reading Riverine Heatwaves
Key Facts about Jamaica
News: In a significant step towards strengthening India-Caribbean relations, India has deployed its flagship Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica. Key Facts about Jamaica Jamaica is an island country of the West Indies. Location: It is located in the west-central Caribbean in the Greater Antilles archipelago. It is the third-largest island in the Caribbean… Continue reading Key Facts about Jamaica
Bharathapuzha River
News: Kerala Mahamagham 2026 one of the oldest and most spiritually significant religious events took place from 19 January till 3 February 2026 on the sacred banks of the Bharathapuzha River. About Bharathapuzha River Origin: It rises in the Eastern slopes of the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats and flows in the North-Westerly direction in… Continue reading Bharathapuzha River
Bering Strait and Diomede Islands
News: New research from Utrecht University suggests that building a dam across the Bering Strait could potentially help stabilise the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). About Bering Strait Location: The Bering Strait is the northernmost part of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only ocean gateway between the Pacific and the Arctic Ocean. Connecting: It… Continue reading Bering Strait and Diomede Islands
