News: Rising temperatures caused glacier retreat on the Tibetan Plateau, linked to the August 26 glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border. About Tibetan Plateau Tibetan Plateau is a vast, high-elevation plateau in Asia. Other Names: It is called the “Roof of the World” and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Location and extension: It lies in southwestern China. It… Continue reading Tibetan Plateau
Category: Geography in News
Yakov Novichenko bridge and Tumen River
News: North Korea and Russia opened the Yakov Novichenko Bridge, their first proper road link, over the Tumen River. About Yakov Novichenko Bridge Location: The Yakov Novichenko Bridge is built over the Tumen River between Russia and North Korea. It was built near the existing Friendship Bridge, a rail bridge commissioned in 1959. Naming: The… Continue reading Yakov Novichenko bridge and Tumen River
Mount Anak Krakatau
News: Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed because of volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau. About Mount Anak Krakatau Location: Mount Anak Krakatau is situated in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. Anak Krakatau is literally translated as the ‘’Son of Krakatoa’’. It lies along… Continue reading Mount Anak Krakatau
Bundelkhand Region
News: Recurring drought and fodder shortages are forcing livestock farmers to travel farther, increasing risks to both people and cattle. About Bundelkhand Region Bundelkhand is a semi-arid plateau region spread across southern Uttar Pradesh and northern Madhya Pradesh. The region is historically associated with the Bundela Rajput dynasty. Location: The region lies between the Yamuna… Continue reading Bundelkhand Region
Mercator Map and Equal Earth Projection
News: The United Nations General Assembly voted to phase out the traditional Mercator map in favour of the Equal Earth projection to accurately reflect the true proportions of global landmasses. About Mercator Map Mercator map is a cylindrical map projection which is derived mathematically. Features: It has a grid pattern with longitudes (or meridians) and… Continue reading Mercator Map and Equal Earth Projection
Raja Mircha
News: Nagaland Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along shared a video of chillies and had a hilarious warning for anyone brave enough to try Raja Mircha. About Raja Mircha Raja Mircha is a chilli from Nagaland. It is also referred to as king chilli or Bhoot Jolokia and Ghost pepper. Genus: This chilli… Continue reading Raja Mircha
Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India
News: India is reviving sandalwood cultivation, but its success will depend on scientific tree management and changes in regulatory policies. About Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India Sandalwood is a hemi-root parasitic plant, which means that it depends on other host plants for nutrients and water throughout its life cycle. Biological name: Its… Continue reading Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India
Larak Island
News: The US struck Larak Island on August 30 after observing Iranian forces preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. About Larak Island Larak Island is a small island near the Strait of Hormuz with major strategic importance due to its location. Location: It is approximately 45 km southeast of… Continue reading Larak Island
Mandakini river
News: The pilgrimage town of Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh has been inundated after torrential rainfall over the past 14 hours caused the Mandakini River to overflow. About Mandakini River Mandakini River flows through two states, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Paisuani River. Origin: It originates from Khillora hills in Majhgawan… Continue reading Mandakini river
Lake Ontario
News: U.S.A President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”. About Lake Ontario Location: Lake Ontario is located in North America. It is bounded by Ontario (Canada) to the north and New York (U.S.A) to the south. It situated on the US-Canada border. It is smallest and most… Continue reading Lake Ontario
