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Prelims Program: Indus River System
Details : Why it is important? In view of the Pulwama attack, India is weighing its options for retaliation against Pakistan, who sponsored the attack.Out of many options, one big move that India can take is to abrogate the Indus Waters Treaty (which deals with river Indus and its five tributaries). Join Telegram: https://t.me/SimplifiedIAS Indus … Continue reading Prelims Program: Indus River System
Why a dam in Karnataka bothers Tamil Nadu
Headline : Why a dam in Karnataka bothers Tamil Nadu Details : Why in news? Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E K Palaniswami wrote to the Prime Minister urging him to stop the process of a feasibility study for the Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka. About Mekedatu dam project Being set up by the Karnataka government, … Continue reading Why a dam in Karnataka bothers Tamil Nadu
Tropical Evergreen Forests Conditions for growth:
Tropical Evergreen Forests Conditions for growth: Tropical Evergreen and Semi Evergreen Forests are found mainly in the areas where the annual rainfall is more than 250 cm, with a short dry season. The average annual temperature should be above 22 °C. Characteristics: Lofty, very dense, multi-layered forest with mesophytic evergreen, 45m or more in height, … Continue reading Tropical Evergreen Forests Conditions for growth:
Hydroelectric Projects in India
Consider the following statements about Kishenganga River 1. It is a tributary of river Satluj 2. It is called Neelum in Pakistan Select the correct statements a Only 1 b Only 2 c Both 1 and 2 d Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Solution (b) The Jhelum has its source in … Continue reading Hydroelectric Projects in India
Geography – Seismic Gap, Liquefaction
Seismic Gap:- It's the earthquake prone area where occurs a gap in the occurrence record of major earthquakes. This means, that statistically, major earthquake is due ie, much more time had elapsed since the last major earthquake than the average time gap between two major earthquake as per the historical occurances. Telegram : https://t.me/SimplifiedIAS Liquefaction:- … Continue reading Geography – Seismic Gap, Liquefaction
Geography Concept:- Trade Winds, Outback
Trade Winds:- Trade winds are most regular of all the planetary winds and in general they blow with great force and in constant direction. Since trade winds blow from the subtropical latitudes to the warmer equatorial latitudes, they have great capacity of holding moisture. In their passage across oceans, they gather more moisture and bring … Continue reading Geography Concept:- Trade Winds, Outback
