Source: The Indian Express

Origin: Talakaveri is on the Brahmagiri range, Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka. Other Name: The Cauvery River (Kaveri) is designated as the ‘Dakshin Bharat ki Ganga’ or ‘the Ganga of the South’. Basin States: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the … Continue reading →

Exercise INDRA 2026 Participants: Bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN).    Location: Vladivostok, Russia (with operational drills in the Sea of Japan).    Aim: Enhance operational coordination, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime cooperation under India’s … Continue reading →

A flash flood is a sudden, rapid flooding event that occurs within minutes to a few hours. Cause Cloudburst or intense localised rainfall. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayan regions. Dam or embankment failure. Urbanisation leading to impervious … Continue reading →

Location Katchatheevu is an uninhabited offshore island in the Palk Strait. The island is located between Neduntheevu, Sri Lanka, and Rameswaram, India. Formation: By volcanic eruption  Political: It is a disputed territory between India and Sri Lanka. Currently administered by … Continue reading →