Category: Geography in News

Venezuela

News: Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he had authorised covert CIA action against Venezuela. About Venezuela Location: Venezuela is situated at the northern tip of South America. Borders: It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the… Continue reading Venezuela

Twinning Rate

News: New analyses on twinning rates and twin mortality, including projections for India and a call to establish a twin registry, have refreshed policy attention. About Twinning Rate The twinning rate is the number of twin births per 1,000 deliveries. Indicator of: It indicates how common twin pregnancies are and helps public health systems plan… Continue reading Twinning Rate

Siddi Tribal Community

News: Recently , President Droupadi Murmu expressed happiness that the Siddi tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, has achieved a literacy rate of over 72 per cent. About Siddi Tribal Community The Siddi are an ethnic group in India and Pakistan with African roots from the Bantu community. They are also called Sheedi, Sidi,… Continue reading Siddi Tribal Community

Sawalkote Hydel Project

News: The Indian government has now recommended environmental clearance for the 1,856-MW Chenab project in Jammu and Kashmir. About Sawalkote Hydel Project Location : The project is located in Jammu and Kashmir, (Ramban district) River: The project is on the Chenab River. Build by: The project will be built by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)… Continue reading Sawalkote Hydel Project

Great Green Wall Initiative

News: The initiative is in the news due to funding–implementation gaps, slow disbursements since 2021 pledges, and a renewed push through the Great Green Wall Accelerator. About Great Green Wall Initiative It is a landmark project aimed at combating desertification, restoring degraded lands, and improving livelihoods across the Sahel and Sahara regions of Africa. Launched… Continue reading Great Green Wall Initiative

Supermoon

News: An incredible supermoon was visible on October 7 and will appear again twice in November and December across India. About Supermoon A “supermoon” occurs when a full Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, a point known as perigee. Term coined by: The term “supermoon” was popularised by astrologer Richard Nolle… Continue reading Supermoon

Danube River

News: Rescuers are searching for several missing individuals after a boat carrying ten Chinese nationals capsized on the Danube River along the Serbia–Croatia border.  About Danube River The Danube River is the second-longest river in Europe after the Volga. The Danube is the only major European river to flow from the west to the east.… Continue reading Danube River

Baratang Island

News: India’s only mud volcano at Baratang in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands erupted on October 2 after over two decades of dormancy. About Baratang Island Location: It lies in the North and Middle Andaman district, nearly 150 km from Port Blair. Ranchiwalas Island is another name for Baratang Island. This island is inhabited mainly… Continue reading Baratang Island

Balasan river

News: Recently, heavy rains caused landslides and flooding in the Darjeeling hills, damaging roads and infrastructure, including the collapse of the Dudiya iron bridge over the Balasan river. About Balasan River It is a perennial river flowing in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal. Origin: It originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge at an… Continue reading Balasan river

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