geography

Natural Resources, Types, Examples and its Importance

Natural resources are things from nature that people use, like animals, soil, minerals, wood, and water. These are considered gifts of nature. Unlike manufactured goods, natural resources come directly from the environment. They also include important services that nature provides...

Lithium Triangle, Lithium Reserves in India and World Map

India is in talks with Chile and Bolivia for tapping into lithium mining and sourcing the Lithium mineral that remains the cornerstone for the country’s switch to green mobility. Lithium Reserves in India Lithium which is also called "white gold"...

Interior of Earth, Sources of Information, Layers, Structure, Diagram

Interior of Earth Earth has different layers based on what they are made of and their physical properties. The main layers are the core, mantle, and crust. In terms of mechanical properties, they include the lithosphere, asthenosphere, lower mantle, outer...

Indian Ocean, Islands, Depth, Map, Important Facts

Indian Ocean The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean in the world covering 20% of the Earth's water surface. It is named after the Indian subcontinent and is bordered by Southern Asia to the north, the Arabian Peninsula and Africa...

Himalayan Ranges of India, Map, Names, Length, Peaks

The Himalayan Ranges The Himalayas are a young mountain range that runs along the northern border of India. They were formed when the Indian Plate collided with the Eurasian Plate. The range stretches about 2500 kilometres from west to east,...

Cyclones in the Arabian Sea, Causes, Impact and Recent Development

Cyclones in the Arabian Sea are rare but can have a significant impact on coastal regions, particularly in countries like India, Pakistan, Oman, and Yemen. The Arabian Sea, which forms part of the Northern Indian Ocean, has a unique geographical...

What is Cloud Seeding?, Method, Work, Application

Context: The Delhi Environment Minister has called on the central government to convene an urgent meeting to assess the feasibility of cloud seeding in the capital to tackle pollution levels. What is Cloud Seeding? It is a scientific process that...

Floods In India, Causes, Flood Prone Areas, Consequences

Context: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana experienced heavy rainfall which led to severe flooding and widespread waterlogging across both states. What is Flood? A flood is a state of high water level along a river channel or on the coast that leads...

Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, Importance and Difference

The Earth’s geography is marked by several lines of latitude that help define climatic and environmental patterns. Among these, the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are particularly significant as they demarcate the boundaries of the tropical zone....

Why Himalayan Towns Need a Different Kind of Development?

The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), spanning 11 States and two Union Territories, experienced a decadal urban growth rate exceeding 40% from 2011 to 2021. This rapid expansion highlights the need for a tailored approach to urbanisation in the region. Challenges...