Geography
Geography notes for upsc and other exams, which we believe our aspirants should not skip.
Strait of Hormuz. What Will Happen In Case of Hormuz Blockade. UPSC
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime choke point linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. Hormuz Strait connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. In the event of a blockade of Hormuz, the world economy will feel its tremors.
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Indus Water Treaty – History and Future Explained. UPSC
Indus Water Treaty is a milestone water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan designated to govern the use of the Indus River water. The Indus Water Treaty was signed in Karachi, Pakistan, on September 19, 1960.
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How can the hidden geographical facts of Antarctica surprise you?
Antarctica is a place of is the first largest continent, and in fact, it is the highest, driest and coldest continent in the world. In short, it is a daunting continent. Antarctica is entirely surrounded by the Southern Ocean, which extends from the 40th parallel to the Antarctic Circle at 66° South.
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Ganga River System Explained
The Ganga river system is the largest river system in India, and it influences the people directly and indirectly. The Ganga River is related to the Indian civilization and culture. The Gaumukh at Gangotri Glacier in the Uttarakasi district of Uttarakhand is considered the first source of Ganga.
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Lightning strikes causes effects and the types of lightning. UPSC
Lightning is simply a transient, high-current discharge of electricity in the air. Usually, the lightning channel is composed of ionised gas, and its peak temperature is typically 30000 degrees Celsius. Interestingly, it is about five times higher than the temperature of the surface of the sun. The extreme heating causes the air to expand explosively, which results in a shock wave that becomes a booming sound wave called Thunder.
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Mediterranean Climate or Western Margin Climate: An Overview | UPSC Geography
A unique climate called the warm temperate western margin climate or Mediterranean climate can be seen on the western portion of continental masses between 30 and 45 degrees north and south of the earth. In simple terms, it has a dry and hot summer and a cool, rainy winter.
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El Nino, La Nina, and the Southern Oscillation.
The cessation of the typical upwelling of cold deep water off the coast of Peru is generally known as El Nino, and the roughly opposite condition is called La Nina. This El Nino phenomenon can affect the global climate negatively and positively. So, some parts of the world face drought while others face above-average rainfall […]
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Volcano and volcanic eruptions
The volcano is a vent or opening through which molten materials and gases are ejected from the interior to the surface of the Earth. You may have noticed this spectacular and dangerous phenomenon in newspapers, books, magazines, and videos. The wrath of this natural phenomenon can result in long-term as well as short-term effects on […]
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Absolute and Relative Humidity – What’s the Difference.
The value of water vapour is just two per cent in the total composition of the atmosphere even though it shows spatial and temporal variation from near zero to five per cent. This two per cent water vapour plays a vital role in the weather of a particular area. The content of water vapour in […]
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MERCURY, THE UNIQUE AND INNERMOST PLANET.
Mercury is the closest or innermost planet to the sun. It is one of the five planets known to ancient humans, and its presence has been known since at least the 3rd-millennium B.C.E. The planet is visible to an observer on Earth with the naked eye and is known as “Morning star” (for about two […]
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