News: Two Bihar wetlands—Gokul Jalashay (Buxar) and Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran)—are newly designated Ramsar Sites, raising Bihar’s total to five and India’s tally to 93. About Gokul Jalashay Ramsar Site Location Buxar district (Bihar) River Associated It is situated on the southern edge of the Ganga River. Type It is an oxbow lake spread over… Continue reading New Ramsar Sites of Bihar – Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel
Category: Geography in News
Tropical Cyclone Ragasa
News: Recently, Typhoon Ragasa weakened to a tropical depression over northeastern Vietnam but will still bring heavy rain to the northern provinces of Vietnam. About Tropical Cyclone Ragasa Super Typhoon Ragasa, locally known as “Nando,” is an intense tropical cyclone that affected the northernmost parts of Luzon Island in the Philippines and Hualien County in Taiwan.… Continue reading Tropical Cyclone Ragasa
Vishwamitri River
News: Vishwamitri River has rich biodiversity, which includes sightings of various species such as porcupines, crocodiles, and storks. About Vishwamitri River Location: The Vishwamitri River is a small, non-perennial river stretching approximately 200 km in length, located in Gujarat, India. Origin: The river originates from the western and southern slopes of the Pavagadh hills in… Continue reading Vishwamitri River
Tirah Valley
News: Many people died, and several houses were destroyed in an explosion that occurred recently in the Tirah Valley of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. About Tirah Valley Location: Tirah Valley is a mountainous tract in west-central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. It is positioned between Khyber Pass and Khanki Valley. Expanse: It covers about 600–700 square miles… Continue reading Tirah Valley
Siyom River
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for projects, including two hydropower plants in the Shi Yomi district along the border with China. About Siyom River Location: It flows through Arunachal Pradesh. Origin: It originates in the Himalayan ranges near the India–China border and passes through the West Siang district. Tributary: The… Continue reading Siyom River
Almatti Dam
News: Telangana leaders oppose Karnataka’s reported plan to raise Almatti Dam height from 519 m to 524 m, warning acute water shortages for Telangana’s farmers. About Almatti Dam The dam is a hydroelectric and irrigation facility on the Krishna river. Location and river: It is located in Vijayapura (Bijapur) district, North Karnataka. It is also known… Continue reading Almatti Dam
Maternal Mortality (MM)
News: Recently, Puducherry has emerged as the first Union Territory in the country to bring down maternal mortality to zero. About Maternal Mortality (MM) Definition: Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of pregnancy termination. The cause of death must be related to or aggravated by the… Continue reading Maternal Mortality (MM)
Seven Indian sites have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List
News: Seven Indian natural heritage sites have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List, raising India’s total from 62 to 69 properties. Seven Indian sites have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List India now has 69 Tentative List sites: 49 cultural, 17 natural, and 3 mixed. Inclusion in the Tentative List is a prerequisite for nomination… Continue reading Seven Indian sites have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List
Romania
News : The European Union has termed the entry of a Russian drone into Romanian airspace “unacceptable,” calling it a “reckless escalation”. About Romania Location: Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe; Capital: Bucharest. Borders: It is bordered by Ukraine (north), Moldova (northeast), the Black Sea (southeast), Bulgaria (south), Serbia (southwest), and Hungary (west). Climate: Temperate… Continue reading Romania
Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes)
News : Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes) beside the Visakhapatnam– in Andhra Pradesh were added to the Tentative List of UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites. About Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes) Location: It is also called the Red Sand Hills, it is located on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam along the Bay of Bengal coast. Origin:… Continue reading Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes)
