Mahanadi River System
It is the third-largest peninsular river system and the largest in Odisha, which originates in the northern foothills of Dandakaranya in Chhattisgarh. Basin states are Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Bordering mountain ranges are the Central India hills, … Continue reading
Payments Bank
It was set up based on the recommendations of the Nachiket Mor Committee. It aims to advance financial inclusion by offering banking and financial services to the unbanked and underbanked areas, helping the migrant labour force, low-income households, small entrepreneurs, … Continue reading
Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Region
Stretching over 3500 kilometres and across eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan Often referred to as the “Third Pole” for its vast ice reserves, after the Arctic and Antarctic. It runs northeast to southwest and … Continue reading
Groundwater Contamination Reasons
Natural Reasons: High levels of arsenic, fluoride, iron, and uranium exist naturally in geological formations, contaminating groundwater. Agriculture: Excessive use of fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides leaches harmful chemicals into the water table. Industrial Waste: Release of untreated industrial effluents leads … Continue reading
Druzhba Pipeline System
The Druzhba (meaning Friendship) pipeline is one of the world’s longest and largest crude oil pipeline networks connecting Russia and Central and Eastern Europe. It originates in the Almetyevsk region of central Russia and runs through Belarus and then splits … Continue reading
Depreciation of Currency
Currency depreciation is the decline in a nation’s currency value relative to others. The opposite of currency depreciation is currency appreciation, where a currency becomes stronger. Facts to Know Easy monetary policy and high inflation can lead to currency depreciation, … Continue reading