geography

Important Mountain Passes In India List State-wise with Map

Context: Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh, previously restricted due to its strategic location on the India-China border, has been opened for border tourism to boost connectivity and local development. Read this article below to get the complete List of...

Upper Siang Hydropower Project, Objectives, Merits and Demerits

Context: Protests over displacement have delayed India’s 11.2 GW Upper Siang project, pushing NHPC to fast-track site selection due to its strategic importance near the China border. Upper Siang Hydropower Project Upper Siang Hydropower Project is a proposed 11,000 MW hydropower...

Seasons in India: Winter, Summer, Monsoon, Spring, Autumn

India, with its diverse geography, experiences a range of climates and distinct seasons. The country’s climate is primarily influenced by the tropical monsoon, with five major seasons—Winter, Summer, Monsoon, Spring, and Autumn—each contributing to the agricultural and socio-economic patterns. Understanding...

Aluminium Ore: Bauxite Mining, Uses, Properties, Distribution Map

Context: Medha Patkar and activists were stopped by Odisha Police while heading to Rayagada for a World Environment Day meeting on bauxite mining. Aluminium Ore Bauxite is the main ore for aluminium, with nearly all aluminium produced from it. Bauxite...

PM Modi Inaugurated Chenab Bridge: World’s Highest Railway Arch Bridge

The Chenab Bridge, also known as the Chenab Railway Bridge, stands as a shining symbol of India’s engineering excellence and determination. Situated in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir, this iconic structure is the world’s highest railway arch bridge,...

Volcanic Eruption, Causes, Stages, Types and Impacts

Context: Recently, Mount Etna in Italy erupted. On June 2, 2025, Europe's most prolific volcano in Sicily, Mount Etna, erupted spectacularly, its largest since 2014. The eruption started at about 10:00 a.m. local time, caused by a partial collapse of...

Coriolis Force and Coriolis Effect, Causes, Impacts, Diagram

The Coriolis force is an imaginary force that affects objects moving on a spinning surface, like the Earth. In simple words, it is the force you feel when you are moving with something that's rotating. The Coriolis effect is what...

List of Mountains in India: Highest Mountain Peaks, Name, Range and Location

India's mountains play a very important role in shaping the country's environment. Tourists are attracted to these beautiful mountains, known as the abodes of the Gods, for their clean air, religious significance, and thrilling adventure sports. They offer a refreshing...

Early Monsoon Onset in India, Factors and Impact

Context: The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on May 24, 2025, eight days ahead of its normal date (June 1), making it the earliest onset since 2009, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). What is Monsoon Onset? The Monsoon...

Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration

Context: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change introduced a Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration on the International Day for Biodiversity. Exhorted all stakeholders to adopt a ‘Whole of Government’ and ‘Whole of Society’ approach in...