Polar Vortex and Its effects What is the News? A record-breaking cold wave has swept through the US Midwest, with 22 states hitting sub-zero temperatures. Among cities, Chicago dropped to a low of -30°C, slightly above the city’s Read More ……
Category: Geography
KALIA Scheme of Odisha
KALIA Scheme of Odisha What is the news? Beneficiaries who have enrolled under the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme in the first phase will receive monetary assistance by January 26. Salient Features of the Read More ……
Kartarpur Corridor
Kartarpur Corridor What is the news? Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has written to the Centre to finalise the infrastructure to be built around the Kartarpur Corridor to ensure its early operationalisation. About the Corridor Kartarpur Sahib, the Read More ……
Significance of Chabahar Port
Significance of Chabahar Port What is the News? The opening of the first office of Indian Ports Global Limited at Iran’s Chabahar and the takeover of operations of the Shahid Beheshti port is a milestone in India’s regional Read More ……
SDG India Index , It’s importance and Highlights
SDG India Index , It’s importance and Highlights What is the News? Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have been ranked highest in terms of being on track to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), according Read More ……
Forest Fires and Mitigation Methods
Forest Fires and Mitigation Methods HOT ISSUES FOR MAINS(TOPIC #12)( SecureIas Initiative) Forest Fires, both man-made and natural, contribute to forest loss. Fire is the oldest method used to clear land for farming and other uses. This Read More ……
Indian River System
Indian River System HIMALAYAN RIVERS As the name suggests, these rivers originate from Himalayan Mountains. The sources of water are rainfall and melted snow. As they come from high altitudes they flow with high speed and have larger Read More ……
Types, Benefits and Limitations of Organic Farming
Types, Benefits and Limitations of Organic Farming Organic farming: Organic farming is a technique, which involves cultivation of plants and rearing of animals in natural ways. This process involves the use of biological materials, avoiding synthetic substances to Read More ……
Ocean Currents
Ocean Currents Ocean currents are the vertical or horizontal movement of both surface and deep water throughout the world’s oceans. Currents normally move in a specific direction and aid significantly in the circulation of the Earth’s moisture, the resultant weather, and Read More ……
Monsoon Winds
Monsoon Winds A monsoon wind is a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing, or strongest, winds of a region. Monsoons cause wet and dry seasons throughout much of the tropics. Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean. Monsoons Read More ……