News- Due to extreme heat, the Krishna River has dried up earlier than expected, significantly disrupting irrigation in Karnataka’s Bagalkot, Vijayapura, and Yadgir districts. About Krishna river Origin: The Krishna River originates near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats, located in Satara district, Maharashtra. It is India’s third-longest river, following the Ganges and Godavari. In terms… Continue reading Krishna river
Category: Geography in News
Scarborough Shoal
News- China has accused the Philippines of an intrusion into the disputed waters of Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea (SCS). About Scarborough Shoal It is the largest atoll in the South China Sea, situated about 220 km west of the Philippines. While it lies within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines,… Continue reading Scarborough Shoal
Tuti Island
News- After two years of brutal civil war, Sudan’s Tuti Island has been retaken by the national army, but it remains ravaged and largely abandoned. Tuti Island About Tuti Island Location– It is located at the confluence of the Blue and White Niles in Khartoum, Sudan. Bordering urban centres– It is surrounded by the “Three… Continue reading Tuti Island
Ramgarh Lake
News: The Ramgarh Dam near Jaipur, which once served as a crucial source of water for the Rajasthan capital, is currently undergoing a survey to identify and remove encroachments and obstructions in its catchment area. Ramgarh Lake. About Ramgarh Lake It is a man-made water body located near Jamwa Ramgarh, approximately 30 kilometers from Jaipur… Continue reading Ramgarh Lake
Mandovi River
News: Ministry of Shipping grants first digital NOC for jetty development on National Waterway-68 along River Mandovi in Goa. About Mandovi River The Mandovi River (also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei) is one of the main West Flowing Rivers of Goa State. Alongside the Zuari River, it is one of the two principal rivers in… Continue reading Mandovi River
Aravalli Range
News: NGT orders the authorities to prevent illegal mining in Aravali land protected under Nicobar swap. Aravalli Range. About Aravalli Range It is a mountain range in northern-western India, running approximately 670 km in a south-west direction. It is one of the oldest fold mountain in the world. It starts from near Delhi, passing through… Continue reading Aravalli Range
Key Facts about Slovakia
News: Slovakia intends to upgrade defence ties with India as Indian President is scheduled to visit the European country. Slovakia. About Slovakia Location: It is a landlocked country in central Europe. Bordering countries: It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the… Continue reading Key Facts about Slovakia
Hadean protocrust
News: A new study by an international team of researchers led by Macquarie University in Australia has called the assumptions around plate tectonics theory into question in light of existence of Hadean protocrust. Hadean protocrust. About Hadean protocrust It is the name for the outermost layer of earth’s crust, when it first formed in first… Continue reading Hadean protocrust
Dhansiri river
News: An Assam-based environmentalist has flagged the alleged discharge of hazardous effluents by Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) into the Dhansiri River. About Dhansiri river The Dhansiri is a river in India that flows through the Golaghat District of Assam and the Chümoukedima and Dimapur Districts of Nagaland. It serves as a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra… Continue reading Dhansiri river
Arctic Council
News– The tensions have risen in the Arctic region, following the comments made by the US President about annexing Greenland and Canada (including their dispute on the status of the Northwest Passage) added with impacts of climate change and resource competition in the region. Arctic Council. About Arctic Council It is an intergovernmental forum promoting… Continue reading Arctic Council
