Indian Geography

General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

1.    India: General Introduction

  Location of India: Located latitudinally in the Northern Hemisphere and longitudinally in the Eastern Hemisphere. Latitudinal expanse- from 60

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian GeographyNatural Phenomena

Understanding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs): Causes, Consequences, and Mitigation

Context: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in Sikkim, more than 30 people died and more than 70 people are missing; GLOF

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

Sariska Tiger Reserve

Context: Recently, a massive fire broke out inside the Sariska Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan). The fire spread and destroyed around 10 sq

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

Koyna Dam

Context: Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India informed about the delay in the grant of Revised Administrative Approval to an

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

Karewas

Context: It is claimed by some activist that Kashmir’s highly fertile alluvial soil deposits called ‘karewas’ are being destroyed. What are Karewas?

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

Ken Betwa River Linking Project

Context: Funds Allocation of Ken Betwa River Linking Project Ken Betwa River Linking Project It is a project proposed to

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

Corbett Tiger Reserve

Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court has asked the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to consider as representation a petition to stop the

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General Studies IGEOGRAPHYIndian Geography

Andaman and Nicobar

Context: An oxygen generation facility was inaugurated by Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Lieutenant General Ajai Singh at Indian

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