Tag: Geographical Features & their Location

In News  Recently, West Bengal Chief Minister increased the monetary package for the tribals in Deucha Panchami Mines. About  Deucha-Pachami-Dewanganj-Harinsinga coal block is the second-largest coal block in the world. India’s largest coal mine is located in the southwestern part of Birbhum Coalfield in West Bengal.  The block has a thick coal seam trapped between […]

Context  Earthquakes have led to major changes in the landscape of the Katrol Hill Fault. About Katrol Hill Fault (KHF) It is situated in the Kachchh region in Gujarat. A study of sediment showed that Seismicity in the Kutch region is highly complex as it is characterized by multiple seismic sources in the form of […]

In Context  The critical role of River Saraswati for Indian Civilization was highlighted during the first day of the 25th National Youth Festival 2022 About  The National Youth Festival is aimed at shaping the minds of India’s youth and transforming them into a “united force for nation-building.”  It is one of the biggest exercises in […]

In News  As per the waterbird status survey-2022, Chilika Lake saw a million birds visiting the waterbody. About  The census was undertaken jointly by the Odisha State Wildlife Organisation, the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) and the Bombay Natural History Society.  The Chilika Lagoon was divided strategically into 21 segments for the census. A total of […]

In Context The India Meteorological Department has predicted a cold wave in parts of Northwest India. What is Cold Wave? The IMD defines a cold wave qualitatively as “a condition of air temperature which becomes fatal to the human body when exposed.” According to the IMD, cold wave conditions occur when the mercury falls below […]

In Context With the winter solstice today (December 21), one of the harshest winter periods of 40 days, called Chillai Kalan, has begun in Kashmir. Key Details Chillai Kalan is the local name given to intense cold waves in Kashmir and Ladakh region, it consists of three months. It is divided into three parts called […]

In Context  La Niña expected to intensify global rain and drought for the second consecutive year. Weather pattern linked to floods in Australia, drought in Afghanistan and dry winter in US. About The World Meteorological Organization has said in a press release that despite the cooling influence of the La Nina phenomenon, “temperatures in many […]

In News Scientists have found sandstones in Singhbhum with geological signatures of ancient river channels, tidal plains and beaches over 3.2 billion years old, representing the earliest crust exposed to air. Major Findings Jharkhand’s Singhbhum region: The Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, famous for its mica mines all over the world, can change the perspective of […]

In Context  National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) celebrates 4th November as Ganga Utsav every year to mark the anniversary of the announcement of River Ganga as the ‘National River’ on 4th November 2008. Since 2016, every year the National Mission for Clean Ganga has been celebrating Ganga Utsav on November 4. About  Ganga Utsav […]

In Context The Mandakini river is becoming more and more polluted every day. About Mandakini river The river is also called Paisuani in Government records and Survey of India map.  Origin: It originates from the hills of Khillora near Pindra village, Majhagawan in district Satna (Madhya Pradesh) and travels 39km, before reaching Sati Anusuiya Ashram […]