Category: Geography in News

Cowpea Explanation

News: ISRO’s PSLV-C60 POEM-4 Mission has achieved a milestone by germinating cowpea seeds under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission.  About Cowpea  The cowpea is an annual herbaceous legume within the pea family.  The plant was originally domesticated in Africa. Presently, they are grown in semi-arid areas covering Africa, Asia,… Continue reading Cowpea Explanation

Key facts about Gomti River

News: The territorial army has launched a new task force called Ganga Task Force (GTF) Battalion for rejuvenation and protection of the Gomti River. About Gomti River   The Gomti river rises at Gomath Taal, also called Fulnar Jheel, near the Madho Tanda in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh.  It is a tributary of… Continue reading Key facts about Gomti River

Pangong Tso lake

News: The Indian Army has installed a statue of the Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the banks of Pangong Tso Lake. About Pangong Tso lake It is an endorheic lake (landlocked) located in eastern Ladakh. It derives its name from the Tibetan word, “Pangong Tso”, which means “high grassland lake”. It lies partly in… Continue reading Pangong Tso lake

Key facts about Brahmaputra River

News: China has approved the construction of world’s largest dam, costing US$ 137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border.  About Brahmaputra River  It is a transboundary river in India, originating from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake.  Course  From its source, it travels eastwards… Continue reading Key facts about Brahmaputra River

Kilauea Volcano

News: Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, started erupting again.  About Kilauea Volcano  Location: Situated on the southeastern part of the Hawaii’s Big Island, as a part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park  Volcano Type: It is an active shield volcano, formed by the eruption of highly fluid lava.  Features:  Kilauea has… Continue reading Kilauea Volcano

Key Facts about Greenland

News: US President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by proposing that the United States buy Greenland, calling it an “absolute necessity” for national security. Key Facts about Greenland About Greenland Capital: Nuuk Highest Point: Gunnbjorn’s Fjeld Greenland is the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is geographically part of the North American… Continue reading Key Facts about Greenland

Hydrothermal Vent

News: Indian oceanographers have reached a significant milestone by capturing an image of an active hydrothermal vent situated 4,500 meters beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean. About Hydrothermal Vent Hydrothermal vents are underwater springs that form in tectonically active areas where seawater interacts with magma below the ocean floor. Location– Ridges, For ex. Central… Continue reading Hydrothermal Vent

Key Facts about Moldova

News: The Republic of Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe, recently opened its embassy in New Delhi. About Key Facts about Moldova Capital– Chisinau It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. It is situated in the northeastern corner… Continue reading Key Facts about Moldova

Cyclone Chido

News: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France. Cyclone Chido Explanation About Cyclone Chido Cyclone Chido was a powerful tropical cyclone that struck Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, in December 2024. With sustained wind speeds exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph)… Continue reading Cyclone Chido

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