Category: Geography in News

Rare Earth Hypothesis

News– Recent discoveries in exoplanet science have revived discussions around the Rare Earth Hypothesis. About Rare Earth Hypothesis It states that while simple microbial life may be widespread in the universe, complex life is extremely rare because it requires a very narrow set of environmental, geological, and astronomical conditions. Hence, Earth-like planets capable of supporting… Continue reading Rare Earth Hypothesis

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025

News: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 for outstanding performers under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign. About Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 These Awards are given for outstanding performers under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 1.0 (JSJB) initiative, a flagship community-driven… Continue reading Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025

Umngot River

News: Meghalaya’s Umngot River is in news as soil dumping into a feeder rivulet turned its crystal-clear waters muddy, prompting government intervention. About Umngot River It also called Dawki River or Wah Umngot. Origin: It originates from the Eastern Shillong Peak, which is located 1,800 m above sea level. Location : It flows through Dawki… Continue reading Umngot River

Key Facts About Cameroon

News: Cameroon’s security forces killed 48 civilians during protests over President Paul Biya’s re-election. Key Facts About Cameroon Location: It is located in Central and West Africa on the Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. Capital: Yaoundé is the capital. Boundary: It shares land borders with six countries:… Continue reading Key Facts About Cameroon

Gogabeel Lake

News: Gogabeel Lake became India’s 94th Ramsar site and Bihar’s sixth. About Gogabeel Lake Location: It is located in Katihar district of Bihar. Type of lake: It is an oxbow wetland. River associated: It is situated between the rivers Ganga and Mahananda, and during floods the lake joins these two rivers. Size: The Ramsar site… Continue reading Gogabeel Lake

Cloud Seeding 

News: Amid surging pollution levels, the Delhi government, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur conducted two cloud-seeding trials to induce rain. About Cloud Seeding Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique designed to induce rainfall or snowfall by introducing particles into clouds that act as condensation or ice nuclei, encouraging precipitation. The… Continue reading Cloud Seeding 

Key Facts About Cape Verde

News– Cape Verde recently became the second-smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. About Cape Verde Official Name: Republic of Cabo Verde Location: Atlantic Ocean, off the northwestern coast of Africa, near Senegal. Geographical Nature: Archipelagic state consisting of 10 volcanic islands and 5 islets Island Groups: Barlavento (Windward Islands) Sotavento… Continue reading Key Facts About Cape Verde

Sudan

News: Satellite images from Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab show mass killings after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured El-Fasher. About Sudan It is located in Northeastern Africa. It is Africa’s third-largest country by area. Extension: It borders the Sahara on the north and extends southward to the forests of West Africa and the Congo River basin.… Continue reading Sudan

Indi and Puliyankudi Limes

News: Recently, APEDA facilitated the first-ever air shipment of India’s GI-tagged Indi Lime and Puliyankudi Lime to the United Kingdom. About Indi and Puliyankudi Limes About Indi Lime Indi Lime is a variety of Kagzi lime. Geographical location: It is cultivated in the Vijayapura district of Karnataka. Characteristics It is known for its superior quality,… Continue reading Indi and Puliyankudi Limes

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