Antarctica – UPSC Prelims
Antarctica: Antarctica is uninhabited except for those manning the nearly 40 permanent stations established by several countries, including India, for carrying out […]
Antarctica: Antarctica is uninhabited except for those manning the nearly 40 permanent stations established by several countries, including India, for carrying out […]
Zoji La Pass: Zoji La is a high mountain pass located in the Kargil district of Ladakh. The pass links Leh and Srinagar and provides
What is the Arctic? The Arctic is a polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth. Land within the Arctic
Mahakali River: The Mahakali River, also called Sharda and Kali River originates at Kalapani in the Himalayas in the Pithoragarh
It is a Tibetan name for ‘high grassland lake’ It is also called Pangong Lake. It is a long narrow,
Karakoram Pass: Karakoram Pass is a mountain pass between India and China in the Karakoram Range. The mountain pass is located on
Sardar Sarovar Dam It is a concrete gravity dam on the Narmada River in Kevadiya near Navagam, Gujarat. Four Indian
Vaigai River: Vaigai is a river in Tamil Nadu. The river is also referred to as Shiva Ganga in many places. It is
Bhashan Char Island Bhasan Char also known as Char Piya, is an island in Hatiya, Bangladesh. Located near the mouth of
Kopili Fault Zone: The Kopili fault zone is a 300-km northwest-southeast trending fault. It is extending from the western part of