Category: Geography in News

BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River

News: The flash flood in the BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli Rivers destroyed roads, bridges and homes and lifes in Nepal. About BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River  About Bhote Koshi: It is a transboundary river  which runs through Tibet, China and northern Nepal.  Origin: It originates on the southern slopes of the Himalayas in… Continue reading BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River

Waterspouts

News: Waterspouts were recently spotted over the Brahmaputra River in Assam’s Barpeta. About Waterspouts It is a rotating column of air and mist forming a funnel over a body of water. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning. Classification: They are… Continue reading Waterspouts

Jojari River

News: The Supreme Court directed additional safeguards to protect the Jojari River ecosystem from pollution and industrial activities. About Jojari River Origin: It originates in Pandalu village, Nagaur district, Rajasthan. Course of the River: It passes through Jodhpur and joins the Luni River near Balotra. It is a seasonal river. Tributary of: It is the… Continue reading Jojari River

Lakshadweep Islands

News: The Kerala High Court strengthened old Lakshadweep cowledars’ land rights: qualifying cowledars are landowners, and the government cannot take their pandaram land without lawful acquisition and compensation. About Lakshadweep Islands Lakshadweep is an archipelago comprising 36 islands situated off the southwestern coast of India in the Arabian Sea. It is a uni-district Union Territory and comprises of 12… Continue reading Lakshadweep Islands

Dimna Lake

News: Dimna Lake, Jamshedpur was among 25 lakes across the country after which spectator galleries were named during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort. About Dimna Lake Location: It is located at the foothills of the Dalma Hills, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Area: It is a man-made reservoir covering an area of approximately 27… Continue reading Dimna Lake

Ramganga River

News: The district administration has intensified relief and rescue efforts as rising Ganga and Ramganga waters flood villages in Uttar Pradesh. About Ramganga River The Ramganga River is an important river of northern India. Origin: It originates from Doodhatoli ranges in the district of Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Main source: Its main source is the glaciers… Continue reading Ramganga River

Key Facts about Bolivia

News: India has dispatched an 8 MT consignment of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia in support of its public healthcare capacity. Key Facts about Bolivia Location: Bolivia is a landlocked country in west-central South America. It is the 5th largest country in South America. Physiography: Mountains: The western half of Bolivia is covered by… Continue reading Key Facts about Bolivia

Ural Mountains

News: Ukrainian long-range drones struck a warehouse in the Ural Mountains, over 2,000 km from the Russia-Ukraine border. About Ural Mountains The Ural Mountains are a major physiographic boundary between Europe and Asia. Location: They extend across western Russia and slightly into northwestern Kazakhstan, continuing northward towards the Arctic Ocean. Boundaries: The range extends about… Continue reading Ural Mountains

Blue Zone

News: There are a few known blue zones in the world where people are living longer lives than anywhere else. About Blue Zones It refers to geographic areas in which people have low rates of chronic disease and live longer than anywhere else. Introduced by: The concept was introduced by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic explorer.… Continue reading Blue Zone

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