News: ICAR-CAZRI’s four new moth bean varieties showed strong resilience during the prolonged moisture stress in Kharif 2026. About Cultivation of Moth Bean in India Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia) is a drought-resistant, short-duration kharif pulse. Known as: It is commonly known as mat bean, Turkish gram and dew bean. Distribution: It is cultivated most extensively… Continue reading Cultivation of Moth Bean in India
Category: Geography in News
Brač Island and Adriatic Sea
News: A massive wildfire on Croatia’s Brač Island located in Adriatic Sea, forced nearly 700 evacuations, while strong winds hampered firefighting efforts. About Brač Island Location: It is a rugged, mountainous island in the Adriatic Sea that is part of Croatia. It is positioned just across Split (distance 12 km), the second biggest city in… Continue reading Brač Island and Adriatic Sea
Koraput Coffee
News: Odisha’s Koraput Coffee, grown by tribal farmers, gained international attention at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. About Koraput Coffee Koraput Coffee is predominantly 100% Arabica cultivated mainly in the Nandapur and Machhkund areas of Koraput district in Odisha. It is primarily cultivated by tribal communities. Since the early 2000s, its cultivation has been… Continue reading Koraput Coffee
Key Facts About Burundi
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Republic of Burundi. Key Facts About Burundi It is a landlocked country located in east-central Africa. Boundaries: It is bounded by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, Lake… Continue reading Key Facts About Burundi
Bhadra River
News: Water from the Bhadra Reservoir reached Gonur Lake in Chitradurga, marking a key milestone in the trial run of the Upper Bhadra Project’s branch canal. About Bhadra River The Bhadra River a major river and flows through Karnataka. Origin: It originates in the Western Ghats and flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau. Course of river: … Continue reading Bhadra River
Bab el-Mandeb Strait
News: The Houthis have captured Mokha port and Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over this vital shipping route. About Bab el-Mandeb Strait Location: Bab el-Mandeb Strait lies at the southern tip of the Red Sea, between Yemen and the Horn of Africa. It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and the African… Continue reading Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Bakhira Lake
News: A new study of magnetic minerals in Bakhira Lake sediments over 25,000 years reveals how past climate changes affected rainfall, weathering, sediment transport, and lake processes in northern India. About Bakhira Lake Location: Bakhira Lake is located at Sant Kabir Nagar district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. It forms part of the Ghaghara-Rapti alluvial system. It… Continue reading Bakhira Lake
Solani River
News: The Uttar Pradesh government submitted a Solani River floodplain demarcation report to the NGT on September 7, 2026. About Solani River Origin: The Solani River originates in the Himalayan foothills near Dehradun. Course: It flows through Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Confluence: It joins the Banganga River upstream of Shukratal. Current Issues: Floodplain Demarcation: The… Continue reading Solani River
Tibetan Plateau
News: Rising temperatures caused glacier retreat on the Tibetan Plateau, linked to the August 26 glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border. About Tibetan Plateau Tibetan Plateau is a vast, high-elevation plateau in Asia. Other Names: It is called the “Roof of the World” and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Location and extension: It lies in southwestern China. It… Continue reading Tibetan Plateau
Yakov Novichenko bridge and Tumen River
News: North Korea and Russia opened the Yakov Novichenko Bridge, their first proper road link, over the Tumen River. About Yakov Novichenko Bridge Location: The Yakov Novichenko Bridge is built over the Tumen River between Russia and North Korea. It was built near the existing Friendship Bridge, a rail bridge commissioned in 1959. Naming: The… Continue reading Yakov Novichenko bridge and Tumen River
