The Lower Ganga Plains form one of India’s most important physiographic and cultural regions. For UPSC aspirants, especially in Geography (GS1), Environment (GS3) and Prelims, understanding the Hooghly River system, …
The Ganga is more than a river — it’s a whole fluvial system that shapes India’s physical geography, settlement pattern, agriculture, culture and disaster profile. For UPSC, you must know …
When we talk about ancient civilisations, we usually jump to the Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, Nile Valley, or the Yellow River civilisation of China. But a deeper look at human evolution …
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Kamchatka Earthquake & Tsunami Explained for UPSC: Ring of Fire, Plate Tectonics and Disaster Geography
One of the most powerful earthquakes in recent times has been recorded near the Kamchatka Peninsula along the western Pacific. This region lies on the famous Pacific Ring of Fire, …
What is Ozone (O₃)? The stratospheric ozone layer, however, acts like a protective shield for life on Earth. Role of the Ozone Layer: Protection from UV Radiation The ozone layer …
China is constantly in the news—whether it’s the Tibet issue, Xinjiang’s Uyghur crisis, Taiwan, South China Sea, or India–China border tensions. Yet, many UPSC aspirants still struggle to locate China’s …
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Dharali Disaster in Uttarkashi: Cloudburst or GLOF? A Geography & Environment Analysis for UPSC
Recently, a massive disaster was reported in Dharali village of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, located on the Gangotri pilgrimage route. Initially described as a cloudburst, further investigation suggests the possibility of a …
In recent years, India has faced a sharp rise in cloudburst events, especially in the Himalayan and hill regions. These incidents often result in flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding, …
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Line of Control (LoC) Explained: How History, Geography & War Shaped the India–Pakistan Border
The Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan is not just a border — it is the physical outcome of war, diplomacy, geographical misunderstanding, and unresolved political ambition. Every …
The US has withdrawn the exemption it had earlier granted to the Chabahar Port project in Iran. For years, this project stayed outside sanctions because it allowed access to Afghanistan …
