Indian Geography
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16th Asiatic Lion Census (2025)
The 16th Asiatic Lion Census (2025) has recently concluded, and its results, released by theGujarat Forest Department,have brought very encouraging news for conservationists and the public alike.
Project Lion
Launched in2020during PM Modi's Independence Day speech,Project Lionis a10-year, ₹2,900 croregovernment initiative dedicated to conserving and expanding India's Asiatic lion population.
Indus Water Treaty (1960)
TheIndus Water Treaty (IWT)is a landmark water-sharing agreement signed between Indian Prime MinisterJawaharlal Nehruand Pakistan PresidentGen.
Repeated PSC Questions: The Indus & its Tributaries
This post is a collection of some of the most frequently asked Kerala PSC questions on the topic of 'The Indus & its Tributaries' from previous year question papers.
Indus River System
The Indus River gave rise to one of the most ancient human civilizations, the Indus Valley Civilization, and it is considered as one of the four cradles of human civilizations and has immense histo...
Ancient Names of Indian Rivers
In this post, we're listing the ancient, Rig-Vedic / Sanskrit, Greek, local and present names of major Indian Rivers for various Kerala PSC exams.
Major Boundary Lines: India and International
Aboundary line is a dividing line that delineates the geographical boundaries of two countries.
Environmental Awareness Days, Years & Events
This post includes a list of environmental dates.
Tropic of Cancer & India
The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line that runs across the center of India at an angle of 23.50 degrees north of the Equator.It is also known as theNorthern Tropicsandit is the only latitude th...
List of Local Winds For PSC
Local winds are winds that blow over a small, geographically constrained area and are influenced by local elements such as differences in heating and cooling of sea and land area, air pressure, gra...
Important Zoological Parks of India
Azoological park (also known as a zoological garden, animal park, or menagerie) is a place where various living animals are kept in enclosures to entertain and educate people about species conserva...
Coal Mines of India
Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India.
Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is a group of36 islandssituated in theArabian sea.
Repeated PSC Questions on Rivers of India
his post is a compilation of frequently asked PSC questions on the Indian Geography topic, 'Rivers of India,' from past years.
Rivers of India for PSC
The Himalayas-Hindu Kush region known as theWater Tower of Asiais a part of theTibetan plateau, which provideswater to the entire continent of Asia.
Major Tropical Cyclones of India (2020)
Below is the list of major tropical cyclones/storms that wreaked havoc in the Indian states in the year 2020.
Indian Rivers & Major Cities: List
This post lists some of the notable North Indian and South Indian Cities that are located on the banks of important rivers.
Inter-states River Water Disputes of India
Freshwater is the most indispensable part of life and rivers act as the lifelines of culture.
Indian Rivers & their Sources of Origin
There are more than 400 rivers that are flowing throughout peninsular India that play an important role in sustaining life and shaping the culture of the country.Of the 400 rivers, the Government o...
Epithets of Rivers in India
In this post, we will list some of the common epithets of Indian Rivers which are often asked in different exams including UPSC IBPS PO/Clerk, RRB, insurance, UPSC and PSC examinations.
Ramsar Wetland Sites in India
Wetlands are water-bound ecosystems, ie a piece of land that is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally.
Important passes in the Himalayas
he Himalayas with its 2,400 km length and 400 km width stretching from theKarakoram in the West to the Namche Barwa in the East, is the highest mountain range in the world.
Major Sea Ports in India
The Indian peninsula is surrounded by water bodies on its three sides the Bay of Bengal on the east, the Arabian Sea on the west, and the Indian Ocean on the south.
Environmental Movements in India
The exploitation and commercialization of natural ecosystems are prevalent throughout history, especially during the British reign.
Major Producers of Agricultural Crops in India 2022
Below is the Classification of agricultural crops that are available in India and the list of leading crop-producing states in the year 2022.
Tiger Reserves of India for PSC
In India, the tiger reserves are protected under the "Project Tiger" which in turn is administered by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
Famous Geographical Epithets of India
Ageographical epithet is a descriptive name, phrase, or title connected with a place that helps to understand the important characteristics/aspects associated with it.This post discusses the famous...
Coastal Regulation Zone Notifications (2018)
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC)has notified the amendedCoastal Regulation Zone(CRZ)normsof 2019, replacing the existing CRZ norms of 2011.What are Coastal Regul...