Category Indian Geography

The Impact of Western Disturbances on Northern India

Western Disturbances

Western Disturbances Western disturbances (WDs) are vital weather systems that bring rainfall and snowfall to the hills of north India. Originating in the Mediterranean region, these disturbances travel eastward, affecting areas like northern Bangladesh and southeastern Nepal. While they induce…

Krishna River

Krishna River

The Krishna River System The Krishna River is the second-largest east-flowing river on the Indian Peninsula. It begins its journey in the heights of Mahabaleshwar, near Jor village, located in the extreme north of Satara district, Maharashtra, flowing west to…

Vaigai River

Vaigai River

The Vaigai River in Tamil Nadu 1. Origin and Path 2. Length and Drainage Basin 3. Tributaries 4. Utilitarian Significance 6. Ecological and Economic Impact Historical and Literary Importance Cultural and Mythological Connections Development programme Vaigai River Front Development –…

Barak River

Barak River

The Barak River, known as the Surma River in Bengali, is a significant waterway in Northeast India and Bangladesh. It is the largest river in Assam’s Barak Valley, India, and the second-largest in Bangladesh, following the Padma River. Key Points…

Indian Bureau of Mines

Indian Bureau of Mines

The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is a versatile government entity operating within the Department of Mines. Established in March 1948 under the Ministry of Works (now part of the Ministry of Mines), its primary mission involves: It should be…

Rivers of Amarkantak Plateau

Rivers of Amarkantak Plateau

About amarkantak Amarkantak, located in Madhya Pradesh, is a mountain range running in a North-South direction where the Vidya, Satpura, and Maikala ranges converge in the region. Rivers of amarkantak Plateau The Narmada River, Son River, and Johila River are…