News: A private telecom service provider has deployed 4G and 5G connectivity services to Siachen Glacier. About Siachen Glacier Siachen Glacier is a piedmont glacier located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas. It lies between Saltoro Ridge to the west and the main Karakoram range to the east. It is the world’s second longest… Continue reading Siachen Glacier
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Rat-Hole Mining
News: Workers stand trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Out of the nine workers, the bodies of four workers have been recovered while the rescue operation is still in progress. About Rat-Hole Mining Rat hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams. It involves digging tunnels… Continue reading Rat-Hole Mining
Gulf of Mexico
News: The US President-elect recently announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” About Gulf of Mexico Location: The Gulf of Mexico is a large body of water bordered by the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Cuba. Connections: Connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Straits of Florida Connected to… Continue reading Gulf of Mexico
Artesian Condition
News: Residents of Taranagar village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, saw underground water gush out unexpectedly from December 27 to 29. Geologists from Rajasthan’s State Ground Water Department attributed the phenomenon to an “artesian condition”. About Artesian Condition Artesian conditions occur when groundwater is confined under pressure within an aquifer, trapped between two impermeable layers of rock… Continue reading Artesian Condition
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
