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
Category: Geography in News
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
Blue Nile River
News: A new report has warned that the GERD reservoir on Blue Nile River is showing signs of ‘instability’; a breach could flood Sudan and Egypt downstream. About Blue Nile River Origin: The Blue Nile River originates at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. It is Ethiopia’s largest river. Tributaries: Its waters come from tributaries such as… Continue reading Blue Nile River
Druzhba oil pipeline
News: The stoppage of Russian oil supplies to Europe through the Druzhba pipeline has caused a geopolitical clash, delaying new European Union sanctions on Russia and important aid for Ukraine. About Druzhba Oil Pipeline Druzhba oil pipeline is one of the longest and largest oil pipeline networks in the world. It is also known as… Continue reading Druzhba oil pipeline
Rapti River
News: The NGT has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to amend official records and restore the Suav’s classification from a “drain” to a “river” in revenue records and the gazetteer, warning that non-compliance may lead to legal punishment. About Rapti River Origin: It rises south of a prominent E-W ridgeline midway between the western Dhaulagiri Himalaya… Continue reading Rapti River
Taftan volcano
News: The Taftan Volcano in southeastern Iran has risen by about 3.5 inches (9 cm) over a period of ten months. About Taftan volcano Location: Mount Taftan is a stratovolcano situated in southeast Iran, close to the border with Pakistan. Volcano Type: Composite stratovolcano How it is formed: It was formed by the subduction of… Continue reading Taftan volcano
Lake Michigan
News: Over 150 years after sinking in a storm, the wreck of Lac La Belle has been found in Lake Michigan. About Lake Michigan Lake Michigan is the third largest of the five Great Lakes in North America. It is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States. Boundaries: It is bordered by… Continue reading Lake Michigan
Monsoon Breaks
News: New research shows that dry desert winds blowing from the west and northwest of India can help predict monsoon break periods, offering an early warning system for farmers. These breaks, marked by reduced rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon, can seriously affect agricultural production. About Monsoon Breaks About: During the south-west monsoon period, after… Continue reading Monsoon Breaks
