Category: Geography in News

Black Rain

News: The World Health Organization has warned about health risks from “black rain” reported in Iran after oil facility fires. About Black Rain It is uncommon atmospheric phenomenon where rain becomes contaminated during its passage through the atmosphere, particularly in highly contaminated atmospheric layers. It contains dark, often black, grey, or oily droplets. How it… Continue reading Black Rain

Glass Industry of India

News: Government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to regulate natural gas supply, which may affect India’s glass manufacturing industry dependent on continuous fuel supply. About Glass Industry of India India’s glass manufacturing industry produces glass products used in construction, automotive, packaging, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors. The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) represents the… Continue reading Glass Industry of India

Jhelum River

News: The Kashmir Valley is experiencing an unusual early spring as the Jhelum River dropped below zero-gauge level amid record high temperatures. About Jhelum River Location: The Jhelum River is a river of northwestern India and northern and eastern Pakistan and is a major tributary of the Indus River. Ancient names: Known as Vitasta in… Continue reading Jhelum River

All About Tung Plantations

News: In Mizoram, over 600 farmers have joined the collective to promote tung tree cultivation and organized marketing. All About Tung Plantations The “Tung” tree is an evergreen tree of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Climatic and soil requirements: It grows best on hilltops or slopes, as good air-drainage reduces losses from spring frosts. Rainfall: At least 1,120… Continue reading All About Tung Plantations

Sharavathi River 

News: Karnataka High Court recently issued notices to the Centre and the State government on a PIL questioning the legality of approvals granted by the State Wildlife Board and the National Board for Wildlife’s Standing Committee for the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project. About Sharavathi River Location: It flows through the districts of Uttara Kannada and… Continue reading Sharavathi River 

Durand Line

News: Pakistan and Afghanistan have fought a second major clash in six months, more serious than routine Durand Line skirmishes during the U.S.A presence in Afghanistan. About Durand Line Location: The Durand Line is a 2,640 km border dividing Afghanistan and Pakistan. History: It is the result of an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand, a… Continue reading Durand Line

Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers

News: Government of West Bengal signed an MoU with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the State Mission for Clean Ganga to develop the Ichhamati and Jalangi river basins. About Ichhamati River Ichamati river is a trans-boundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. Course of river: It originates as a distributary of the Mathabhanga… Continue reading Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers

Indravati River

News: Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-hit Bijapur district during an anti-Naxal operation along the Indravati river belt. About Indravati River Origin: It originates in Kalahandi district of Odisha on the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats and then flows westward. During its course, it forms the boundary… Continue reading Indravati River

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