geography

Avalanches, Types, Key Features, Prevention and Safety

What are Avalanches? An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, such as a hill or mountain. Causes: Avalanches can be triggered by wind, rain, warming temperatures, heavy snowfall, earthquakes and human activity  such as snow sports...

Ministry of Coal issued the vesting order for Meenakshi Coal Mine

The Union government has allocated the Meenakshi coal mine, located in Odisha, to Hindalco Industries Ltd., marking a significant development in India's coal mining sector. The mine is expected to enhance coal availability for industrial use and contribute significantly to...

Upper Siang Hydropower Project, Merits and Demerits

About Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) It is a proposed 11,000 MW hydropower project on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh. The project is being jointly constructed by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and the North Eastern Electric Power...

20th Anniversary of 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake And Tsunami

What is a Tsunami? Tsunami, often referred to as a seismic sea wave,is a series of large ocean waves caused by sudden and significant disturbances on the seafloor or near the ocean's surface. The term “tsunami” originates from the Japanese...

Libya Country in North Africa, Bordering Countries and Geography

Context: Sixteen Indian workers at Libya Cement Company in Benghazi, are being held in "prison-like conditions" after protesting against contractual violations. Libya Country in North Africa Location Libya is a country in North Africa, strategically located along the Mediterranean Sea...

Georgia Country in Caucasus Region, Bordering Countries and Major Rivers

Context: Eleven Indians have died in Georgia’s Gudauri due to carbon monoxide poisoning. About Georgia Location Georgia is situated in the Eastern European region of the South Caucasus, bordered by the Black Sea to the west. It shares land borders...

India’s Reliance on China for Critical Minerals

Context In 2023, the Ministry of Mines identified 30 critical minerals essential for India's economic development and national security. The report indicated that India is entirely dependent on imports for 10 of these critical minerals. However, it fell short of...

Denali Fault, Location and Key Features

According to new research, three geologic sites Clearwater Mountains, Kluane Lake and Coast Mountains along the Denali Fault were once part of a single geologic feature that united two landmasses’ millions of years ago. About Denali Fault Denali fault is...

India-made Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cells, Types and Key Components

Key Points of the Order Deadline for Adoption: By June 2026, solar companies must use domestically produced solar cells to be eligible for government procurement schemes. Currently, Indian solar companies predominantly rely on solar cells imported from China and Southeast...

Active Underwater Hot Spring in Southern Indian Ocean

Hot Spring in Southern Indian Ocean Indian oceanographers have captured the image of an active hydrothermal vent located 4,500 metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean. Hydrothermal Vents They are underwater springs found near tectonic plate boundaries ○ They...