Chilika Lake, also known as Chilika Lagoon, is the world’s largest brackish water lake, located along the Odisha coast on the eastern side of India. It is one of the …
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Olympus Mons Explained | Largest Volcano in the Solar System | Mars Geography for UPSC
Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system and one of the most fascinating geographical features on Mars. It is often in news because of its implications for …
Israel–Iran Conflict Explained Through Geography | How Physical Geography Shapes Military Strategy | UPSC
The possibility of an Israel–Iran conflict has once again brought global attention to West Asia. While most discussions focus on geopolitics, diplomacy, and military strength, one crucial factor often gets …
Myanmar (Burma) Earthquake Explained | Plate Tectonics, Faults & Scales | UPSC Geography
The Myanmar (Burma) earthquake stands out as one of the most devastating seismic events in South Asia in recent times. While official figures reported around 2,000–3,000 deaths, the actual impact …
India’s Maritime Boundaries, Extents and Key Latitudes | UPSC Geography Revision
When UPSC tests geography, it often mixes static concepts with precise locations. Maritime boundaries, extreme points, important latitudes, and longitudes are classic examples where one factual slip can cost marks. …
For UPSC, physical geography revision works best when done coastwise and sequentially, not randomly. This blog revises the major water bodies, coastal features, ports, islands, and river mouths along India’s …
Here’s the thing: map-based geography is never about random locations. UPSC rewards sequence, spatial logic, and interlinkages. If you revise coasts by jumping around, you’re doing extra work for less …
Volcanic Landforms Explained for UPSC: Intrusive Landforms, Deccan Traps & Baron Island
Volcanoes are not just dramatic eruptions on the surface. For UPSC Geography, what matters is understanding where magma comes from, how it moves, and the landforms it creates inside the …
Northern Mountains of India: Himalayas & Trans-Himalayas Explained for UPSC Geography
If map work feels scary, you’re not alone. For most UPSC aspirants, Geography becomes tough not because concepts are hard, but because locations are unclear. Once you know where what …
Rare Earth Elements and India: Why the US–China Trade War Makes Them a Geopolitical Weapon
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) have quietly become one of the most powerful tools in global geopolitics. While the world watches the US–China trade war, sanctions, and tech rivalry, the real …
