Kuno National Park
It is a national park in Madhya Pradesh. It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills. Major rivers in the region are the Kuno River, which is a tributary of the Chambal River. The region has tropical dry deciduous forests, savannah … Continue reading
Landslides
It is the movement of rock mass or debris down the slope, and it is a type of mass wasting. Landslide Vulnerability Zones of India Around 12.6% of the land area, excluding snow-covered areas, is prone to landslide hazards. Zones … Continue reading
Indus River Dolphin
It is a freshwater dolphin species found in the lower parts of the Indus River in Pakistan and in the River Beas, a tributary of the Indus River in Punjab, India. Threats Unsustainable fishing The construction of dams led to … Continue reading
Chagos Archipelago
The Chagos Archipelago consists of over 60 small islands located in the central Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives, and east of Seychelles. The largest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a key US-UK military base. It is the world’s largest marine … Continue reading
Windfall Tax
A windfall tax is a special tax that governments impose on industries or entities earning unexpected, above-average profits due to external factors like market surges or geopolitical events. It is commonly levied on industries such as oil, gas, and mining. … Continue reading