#straits
Strait of Malacca
โช๏ธ Strait of Malacca, waterway connecting the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean).
โช๏ธIt runs between the Indonesian island of Sumatra and peninsular Malaysia to the east.
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Strait of Malacca
โช๏ธ Strait of Malacca, waterway connecting the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean).
โช๏ธIt runs between the Indonesian island of Sumatra and peninsular Malaysia to the east.
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#National_Park_series
Silent Valley National Park
โช๏ธLocation: Palakkad district in Nilgiri Mountains of Kerala.
โช๏ธSilent Valley was declared as National Park in 1984 and formally inaugurated in the year 1985.
โช๏ธIt is at the heart of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and consists of areas of South Western Ghats rain forests and tropical wet evergreen jungle. River Kunthi passes through it.
โช๏ธFlora: Humid wet Evergreen Rain Forests. The major plants of the park are Teak, Amla, Semal, Rosewood along with bamboo.
โช๏ธFauna: Silent Valley Park is known for many highly endangered species such as lion-tailed macaque, tiger, gaur, leopard, wild boar, panther, Indian Civet and Sambhar.
โช๏ธAmong the 488 species of odonates found in India, the Western Ghats are home to 193.
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Silent Valley National Park
โช๏ธLocation: Palakkad district in Nilgiri Mountains of Kerala.
โช๏ธSilent Valley was declared as National Park in 1984 and formally inaugurated in the year 1985.
โช๏ธIt is at the heart of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and consists of areas of South Western Ghats rain forests and tropical wet evergreen jungle. River Kunthi passes through it.
โช๏ธFlora: Humid wet Evergreen Rain Forests. The major plants of the park are Teak, Amla, Semal, Rosewood along with bamboo.
โช๏ธFauna: Silent Valley Park is known for many highly endangered species such as lion-tailed macaque, tiger, gaur, leopard, wild boar, panther, Indian Civet and Sambhar.
โช๏ธAmong the 488 species of odonates found in India, the Western Ghats are home to 193.
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โPRIME MERIDIANโ
โก The prime meridian is a geographical reference line which passes through the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in London, England.
In the International Meridian Conference the meridian passing through Greenwich was selected as the offi cial prime meridian because of its popularity.
โThe Prime Meridian passes through 8 Countries and 1 Territory, which are spread across three continents:
โก Europe, Africa & Antarctica. In Europe UK,France, Spain
โก In Africa Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ghana
โก Territory Antarctica (Queen Maud Land)
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โก The prime meridian is a geographical reference line which passes through the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in London, England.
In the International Meridian Conference the meridian passing through Greenwich was selected as the offi cial prime meridian because of its popularity.
โThe Prime Meridian passes through 8 Countries and 1 Territory, which are spread across three continents:
โก Europe, Africa & Antarctica. In Europe UK,France, Spain
โก In Africa Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ghana
โก Territory Antarctica (Queen Maud Land)
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โฆ๏ธ Suez Canal
#New
โช๏ธIn Headlines : A large cargo ship named 'Ever Given' got stuck near the southern end of Suez Canal due to a mishap caused by bad weather.
โช๏ธThe Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway running north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt, to connect Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
โช๏ธThe canal separates the African continent from Asia.
โช๏ธIt provides the shortest maritime route between Europe and the lands lying around the Indian and western Pacific oceans.
โช๏ธIt is one of the worldโs most heavily used shipping lanes, carrying over 12% of world trade by volume.
โช๏ธIn 2020, an average of 51.5 ships per day, with a net tonnage of 1.17 billion tonnes passed through the canal.
โช๏ธThe canal is a major source of income for Egyptโs economy.
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#New
โช๏ธIn Headlines : A large cargo ship named 'Ever Given' got stuck near the southern end of Suez Canal due to a mishap caused by bad weather.
โช๏ธThe Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway running north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt, to connect Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
โช๏ธThe canal separates the African continent from Asia.
โช๏ธIt provides the shortest maritime route between Europe and the lands lying around the Indian and western Pacific oceans.
โช๏ธIt is one of the worldโs most heavily used shipping lanes, carrying over 12% of world trade by volume.
โช๏ธIn 2020, an average of 51.5 ships per day, with a net tonnage of 1.17 billion tonnes passed through the canal.
โช๏ธThe canal is a major source of income for Egyptโs economy.
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Siachen Glacier | All you need to know about!
๐ฐ The Siachen Glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas, just northeast of Point NJ9842 where the Line of Control between India and Pakistan ends.
๐ฐ It is the Second-Longest glacier in the World's Non-Polar areas.
๐ธ Fedchenko Glacier, located in Yazgulem Range, Tajikistan is the Longest glacier in the World's Non-Polar areas.
๐ฐ The Siachen Glacier lies immediately south of the great drainage divide that separates the Eurasian Plate from the Indian subcontinent in the extensively glaciated portion of the Karakoram sometimes called the "Third Pole".
๐ฐ The Siachen Glacier is part of Ladakh which has now been converted into a Union Territory.
๐ฐ The Siachen Glacier is the world's highest battlefield.
๐ฐ The entire Siachen Glacier has been under the administration/territory of India since 1984 (Operation Meghdoot).
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๐ฐ The Siachen Glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas, just northeast of Point NJ9842 where the Line of Control between India and Pakistan ends.
๐ฐ It is the Second-Longest glacier in the World's Non-Polar areas.
๐ธ Fedchenko Glacier, located in Yazgulem Range, Tajikistan is the Longest glacier in the World's Non-Polar areas.
๐ฐ The Siachen Glacier lies immediately south of the great drainage divide that separates the Eurasian Plate from the Indian subcontinent in the extensively glaciated portion of the Karakoram sometimes called the "Third Pole".
๐ฐ The Siachen Glacier is part of Ladakh which has now been converted into a Union Territory.
๐ฐ The Siachen Glacier is the world's highest battlefield.
๐ฐ The entire Siachen Glacier has been under the administration/territory of India since 1984 (Operation Meghdoot).
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#map
โฆ๏ธLength of borders with 7 neighboring countries of India
โช๏ธ Bangladesh - 4096.7 km
(Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and West Bengal)
โช๏ธ China - 3488 km
(Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh)
โช๏ธ Pakistan - 3323 km
(Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh )
โช๏ธ Nepal - 1751 km
(Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand
โช๏ธ Mayanmar - 1643 km
(Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur)
โช๏ธ Bhutan - 699 km
(Sikkim, Assam, and West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh)
โช๏ธ Afghanistan -106 km Pok
(Jammu and Kashmir, (Pak authorized)
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โฆ๏ธLength of borders with 7 neighboring countries of India
โช๏ธ Bangladesh - 4096.7 km
(Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and West Bengal)
โช๏ธ China - 3488 km
(Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh)
โช๏ธ Pakistan - 3323 km
(Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh )
โช๏ธ Nepal - 1751 km
(Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand
โช๏ธ Mayanmar - 1643 km
(Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur)
โช๏ธ Bhutan - 699 km
(Sikkim, Assam, and West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh)
โช๏ธ Afghanistan -106 km Pok
(Jammu and Kashmir, (Pak authorized)
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โฆ๏ธTricks to Remember !!
Tropic of Cancer Passes through eight states:
West Me Gujarat Rajasthan, Mujhe Jharkhand Chahiye Tha.
W- West Bengal
M- Madhya Pradesh
G- Gujarat
R- Rajasthan
M- Mizoram
J- Jharkhand
C- Chhattisgarh
T- Tripura
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Tropic of Cancer Passes through eight states:
West Me Gujarat Rajasthan, Mujhe Jharkhand Chahiye Tha.
W- West Bengal
M- Madhya Pradesh
G- Gujarat
R- Rajasthan
M- Mizoram
J- Jharkhand
C- Chhattisgarh
T- Tripura
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๐West Flowing Rivers of Peninsular India๐
๐Narmada
Located mainly in Madhya Pradesh.
It is also known as the Rewa River.
Originated from Maikala range near Amarkantak.
Flows through Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
Major Hydro Power Projects: Maheshwar Dam, Sardar Sarovar Dam, and Indira Gandhi Sagar Dam.
๐Tapti/Tapi River
It originates from the Multai reserve forest.
The river is flowing through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Kakrapar Dam, Ukai Dam, Girna Dam are the major projects.
๐Mahi
Originates from Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
Flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat and drains in the Gulf of Cambay.
Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam and Kadana Dam are the major Hydro Power stations situated on this river.
๐Sabarmati River
Sabarmati River is a combination of two streams the Sabar and Hathmati.
The river is flowing through Rajasthan
โก๏ธothers : Luni
โก๏ธTawa
โก๏ธSharavati
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๐Narmada
Located mainly in Madhya Pradesh.
It is also known as the Rewa River.
Originated from Maikala range near Amarkantak.
Flows through Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
Major Hydro Power Projects: Maheshwar Dam, Sardar Sarovar Dam, and Indira Gandhi Sagar Dam.
๐Tapti/Tapi River
It originates from the Multai reserve forest.
The river is flowing through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Kakrapar Dam, Ukai Dam, Girna Dam are the major projects.
๐Mahi
Originates from Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
Flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat and drains in the Gulf of Cambay.
Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam and Kadana Dam are the major Hydro Power stations situated on this river.
๐Sabarmati River
Sabarmati River is a combination of two streams the Sabar and Hathmati.
The river is flowing through Rajasthan
โก๏ธothers : Luni
โก๏ธTawa
โก๏ธSharavati
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โฆ๏ธKaladan project
โ The Kaladan project connects SITTWE PORT in Myanmar to the India-Myanmar border.
โ The project was jointly initiated by India and Myanmar to create a multi-modal platform for cargo shipments from the eastern ports to Myanmar and to the North-eastern parts of the country through Myanmar.
โ Significance: It is expected to open up sea routes and promote economic development in the North-eastern states, and also add value to the economic, commercial and strategic ties between India and Myanmar.
โ This project will reduce distance from Kolkata to Sittwe by approximately 1328 km and will reduce the need to transport good through the narrow Siliguri corridor, also known as Chickenโs Neck.
โ Sittwe is the capital of Rakhine State (which has been in the news for the plight of Rohingya Muslims) in south-western Myanmar. It is located at the mouth of the KALADAN RIVER, which flows into Mizoram in north-eastern India.
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โ The Kaladan project connects SITTWE PORT in Myanmar to the India-Myanmar border.
โ The project was jointly initiated by India and Myanmar to create a multi-modal platform for cargo shipments from the eastern ports to Myanmar and to the North-eastern parts of the country through Myanmar.
โ Significance: It is expected to open up sea routes and promote economic development in the North-eastern states, and also add value to the economic, commercial and strategic ties between India and Myanmar.
โ This project will reduce distance from Kolkata to Sittwe by approximately 1328 km and will reduce the need to transport good through the narrow Siliguri corridor, also known as Chickenโs Neck.
โ Sittwe is the capital of Rakhine State (which has been in the news for the plight of Rohingya Muslims) in south-western Myanmar. It is located at the mouth of the KALADAN RIVER, which flows into Mizoram in north-eastern India.
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#Places_in_News
โช๏ธ Maldives
In Headlines : India announced $500 million package for Maldives recently.
Maldives is an island country in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India.
The Maldives lies in two rows of atolls in the Indian Ocean, just across the equator.
Lakshadweep group is separated from Maldives by Eight Degree Channel.
Maldives is a member of SAARC and SASEC.
The Greater Male Connectivity Project connects the Maldivesโ capital Male with three islands.
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โช๏ธ Maldives
In Headlines : India announced $500 million package for Maldives recently.
Maldives is an island country in the Indian Ocean, south-southwest of India.
The Maldives lies in two rows of atolls in the Indian Ocean, just across the equator.
Lakshadweep group is separated from Maldives by Eight Degree Channel.
Maldives is a member of SAARC and SASEC.
The Greater Male Connectivity Project connects the Maldivesโ capital Male with three islands.
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#Places_in_news
โฆ๏ธCape of Good Hope
โ Due to blockage of Suez Canal, Ships were diverted around Africaโs Cape of Good Hope
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โฆ๏ธCape of Good Hope
โ Due to blockage of Suez Canal, Ships were diverted around Africaโs Cape of Good Hope
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โฆ๏ธKaladan project
โ The Kaladan project connects SITTWE PORT in Myanmar to the India-Myanmar border.
โ The project was jointly initiated by India and Myanmar to create a multi-modal platform for cargo shipments from the eastern ports to Myanmar and to the North-eastern parts of the country through Myanmar.
โ Significance: It is expected to open up sea routes and promote economic development in the North-eastern states, and also add value to the economic, commercial and strategic ties between India and Myanmar.
โ This project will reduce distance from Kolkata to Sittwe by approximately 1328 km and will reduce the need to transport good through the narrow Siliguri corridor, also known as Chickenโs Neck.
โ Sittwe is the capital of Rakhine State (which has been in the news for the plight of Rohingya Muslims) in south-western Myanmar. It is located at the mouth of the KALADAN RIVER, which flows into Mizoram in north-eastern India.
#IR
#Geography
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โ The Kaladan project connects SITTWE PORT in Myanmar to the India-Myanmar border.
โ The project was jointly initiated by India and Myanmar to create a multi-modal platform for cargo shipments from the eastern ports to Myanmar and to the North-eastern parts of the country through Myanmar.
โ Significance: It is expected to open up sea routes and promote economic development in the North-eastern states, and also add value to the economic, commercial and strategic ties between India and Myanmar.
โ This project will reduce distance from Kolkata to Sittwe by approximately 1328 km and will reduce the need to transport good through the narrow Siliguri corridor, also known as Chickenโs Neck.
โ Sittwe is the capital of Rakhine State (which has been in the news for the plight of Rohingya Muslims) in south-western Myanmar. It is located at the mouth of the KALADAN RIVER, which flows into Mizoram in north-eastern India.
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#International_Organizations
#Trick_Mnemonic
G7, G10, G11, G20 Groupings
All G7 countries are wealthy nations. So, they all drink JUICE & have GF (girlfriend).
So, its JUICE GF :
J- Japan
U- USA
I- Italy (not India, plz pay attention)
C- Canada (not China, plz pay attention)
E- England (United Kingdom)
G- Germany
F- France
G11 :- Mnemonic : {(G7+ (SARI)}
[ South korea + Australia + Russia + India ].
G10 = G11 - Russia [Removed due to Russia's annexation of Crimea]
G20 :- G11 + BITS + EU + SCAM.
BITS :- Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey, Saudi arabia.
EU.
SCAM :- South africa, China, Argentina, Mexico.
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#Trick_Mnemonic
G7, G10, G11, G20 Groupings
All G7 countries are wealthy nations. So, they all drink JUICE & have GF (girlfriend).
So, its JUICE GF :
J- Japan
U- USA
I- Italy (not India, plz pay attention)
C- Canada (not China, plz pay attention)
E- England (United Kingdom)
G- Germany
F- France
G11 :- Mnemonic : {(G7+ (SARI)}
[ South korea + Australia + Russia + India ].
G10 = G11 - Russia [Removed due to Russia's annexation of Crimea]
G20 :- G11 + BITS + EU + SCAM.
BITS :- Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey, Saudi arabia.
EU.
SCAM :- South africa, China, Argentina, Mexico.
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โช๏ธ Israel Land border disputes
- Gaza strip : Israel + Egypt
- West Bank : Israel + Jordan
- Golan Heights : Israel + Syria
Note: Golan Heights has been asked several times in prelims earlier.
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- Gaza strip : Israel + Egypt
- West Bank : Israel + Jordan
- Golan Heights : Israel + Syria
Note: Golan Heights has been asked several times in prelims earlier.
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#Hills_Mountains_Peaks
Girnar hills
โช๏ธGirnar, also known as Girinagar ('city-on-the-hill') or Revatak Parvata, is a group of mountains in the Junagadh District of Gujarat, India.
โช๏ธIt is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Jains , who gather here during the Girnar Parikrama festival.
โช๏ธIt is also a holy mountain to Buddhists
โช๏ธ Girnar is one of the six major 'tirthas' attributed to the 'panchkalyanakas' of various ' tirthankaras
โช๏ธMount Girnar is a major igneous plutonic complex
โช๏ธIt is the Nirvan bhumi of 22nd Tirthankara Lord Neminatha
โช๏ธ Ashoka's rock cut edicts are present in Girnar
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Girnar hills
โช๏ธGirnar, also known as Girinagar ('city-on-the-hill') or Revatak Parvata, is a group of mountains in the Junagadh District of Gujarat, India.
โช๏ธIt is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Jains , who gather here during the Girnar Parikrama festival.
โช๏ธIt is also a holy mountain to Buddhists
โช๏ธ Girnar is one of the six major 'tirthas' attributed to the 'panchkalyanakas' of various ' tirthankaras
โช๏ธMount Girnar is a major igneous plutonic complex
โช๏ธIt is the Nirvan bhumi of 22nd Tirthankara Lord Neminatha
โช๏ธ Ashoka's rock cut edicts are present in Girnar
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#Miscellaneous
โฆ๏ธCountries along the Arctic Circle
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Denmark (Greenland)
Iceland
Russia
USA (Alaska)
Canada
8 countries that lie either partly or completely within the Arctic Circle.
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โฆ๏ธCountries along the Arctic Circle
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Denmark (Greenland)
Iceland
Russia
USA (Alaska)
Canada
8 countries that lie either partly or completely within the Arctic Circle.
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#Straits
โฆ๏ธCook Strait
โช๏ธ Cook Strait is a strait that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
โช๏ธ It connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with the South Pacific Ocean on the southeast, and runs next to the capital city, Wellington and Picton.
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โฆ๏ธCook Strait
โช๏ธ Cook Strait is a strait that separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
โช๏ธ It connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with the South Pacific Ocean on the southeast, and runs next to the capital city, Wellington and Picton.
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