The Nile River
The Nile River is a major river in northeastern Africa, often considered the longest river in the world, with a total length of approximately 6,650 …
UPSC CSE Prelims 2024
Geography
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a country located in Central Asia and Eastern Europe , with a population of over 19 million people . It is the world's largest land…
The Prime Meridian
The Prime Meridian is an imaginary line of longitude that is designated as 0 degrees longitude. It passes through the Royal Observatory in Greenwich…
The Ryukyu Islands
The Ryukyu Islands are composed of over 160 islands, ranging from large islands like Okinawa to small uninhabited islets. The largest city in the Ryu…
Grasslands
Grasslands, also known as prairies, savannas, or steppes, are vast areas of land dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants, with few trees or …
The Straits of Tiran
The Straits of Tiran are a narrow passage of water located between the Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba.…
Gulf of Aqaba and Gulf of Aden
The Gulf of Aqaba, also known as the Gulf of Eilat, is a long and narrow sea inlet located at the northern tip of the Red Sea, bordered by Israel, …
The Coral Triangle
The Coral Triangle is a region in the western Pacific Ocean that includes the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, …
Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples.
As per IMD definition, over 100 mm of rainfall in one hour is called a cloudburst. It usually occurs over a small geographical region (20-30 sq.km). …
Discuss in detail the photochemical smog emphasizing its formation, effects and mitigation. Explain the 1999 Gothenburg Protocol.
Photochemical Smog is a type of smog produced when ultraviolet light from the sun reacts with nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere. It is visible as a b…
भारत को उपमहाद्वीप क्यों माना जाता है? अपना उत्तर विस्तृत करें।
उपमहाद्वीप एक महाद्वीप का एक हिस्सा है जो राजनीतिक और भौगोलिक रूप से शेष महाद्वीप से अलग है। एक उपमहाद्वीप के रूप में भारत:- 1. विशिष्ट भूभाग : भारत …
Geography add on points for Mains
Plate-tectonics: Glacial burst: Nanda devi glacier burst. Flooded Rishiganga river. Washed awat Rishiganga hydroelectric power project and Tapuvan pr…
