Category: Geography in News

Malaprabha River

News: The drying up of the Malaprabha River has caused acute water scarcity, affecting communities along its banks and the region’s birds and wildlife. About Malaprabha River The Malaprabha River is a river flowing in Karnataka.  Origin: It originates in the mountains of Sahyadri at an altitude of 792.4 m in a small village of… Continue reading Malaprabha River

Lavender Cultivation

News: The Union Government and Nagaland discussed expanding lavender cultivation and agri-entrepreneurship under the CSIR Aroma Mission across the State. About Lavender Cultivation Lavender is a small, perennial aromatic herb shrub of the mint family (Lamiaceae), that is mainly grown for its flowers and essential oil. It was introduced in the temperate regions of Jammu &… Continue reading Lavender Cultivation

Kekaidong River

News: Recently, a juvenile gharial was sighted in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong, which indicates an important sign of improving river health and successful biodiversity conservation efforts in Assam. About Kekaidong River The Kekaidong River flows through the state of Assam. Origin: It originates in the Naga Hills of Nagaland and enters the… Continue reading Kekaidong River

Strawberry Moon, Blue Moon & Micromoon

News: June’s full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, has drawn attention to the Strawberry Moon, Blue Moon, and Micromoon. About Strawberry Moon Meaning: The Strawberry Moon is the traditional name given to the full moon that occurs in June. Naming: Its name comes from Native American Algonquian tribes, who used it to track the ripening and… Continue reading Strawberry Moon, Blue Moon & Micromoon

Tungabhadra River

News: The newly installed 33 spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir are expected to address a long-standing water crisis affecting lakhs of farmers. About Tungabhadra River Origin: The Tungabhadra River originates at Koodli near Shivamogga district in Karnataka, where the Tunga and Bhadra rivers meet after rising from the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. Hindu… Continue reading Tungabhadra River

Totapuri Mangoes

News: The Centre approved financial assistance for Karnataka’s Totapuri mango growers under the Market Intervention Scheme due to falling prices and adverse weather. About Totapuri Mangoes Totapuri is an indigenous South Indian mango variety that is widely valued for its juice and pulp. Alternative Names: It is also known as Ginimoothi, Sandersha and Banglora. Cultivated in:… Continue reading Totapuri Mangoes

Banganapalle Mangoes

News: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes from India to Singapore. About Banganapalle Mangoes Banganapalle Mangoes are a famous variety of mango primarily cultivated in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is also grown in the other… Continue reading Banganapalle Mangoes

Caspian Sea and Volga River

News: A recent study found that the Caspian Sea is shrinking mainly because of human activities, along with the impact of climate change. About Caspian Sea The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water and an enclosed water body surrounded by land on all sides. Location: It is located between Asia and… Continue reading Caspian Sea and Volga River

Volcán de Fuego

News: Tourists on Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego ran for safety after the volcano erupted and burning rocks fell across the trekking route. About Volcán de Fuego Location: Volcán de Fuego is located in Guatemala near the historic city of Antigua. Meaning: It means “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish. Type of Volcano: It is a young basaltic stratovolcano… Continue reading Volcán de Fuego

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