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Origin: It originates from Jhiri village in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, in the Vindhya Range. It is a tributary of the Yamuna River. Passing States: It flows generally northeast through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Plateaus: It runs over the … Continue reading →

It was one of the earliest major tribal resistance movements against British colonial rule in the Khandesh region (modern-day Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan). Used guerrilla warfare. Causes of Revolt Loss of Autonomy: British occupation of Khandesh in 1818 … Continue reading →

Leptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira. Transmission: Contact with contaminated water, soil, or animal urine; enters through cuts, abrasions, or mucous membranes. Reservoirs: Rodents, cattle, pigs, dogs, and other wild or domestic animals Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle … Continue reading →

Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of civil disobedience is a peaceful, disciplined refusal to obey unjust laws, which is designed to change the opponent’s heart rather than defeat them. Core Principles Non-violence (Ahimsa): Protests must avoid all physical harm to people or … Continue reading →

Origin: Talakaveri 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’. Length: 800 km Basin States: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, … Continue reading →

Pax Silica is a US-led strategic initiative to build a secure, prosperous, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain from critical minerals. Objective: To reduce coercive dependencies, protect the materials and capabilities foundational to artificial intelligence, and ensure aligned nations can develop … Continue reading →

They are thunderstorm clouds (cumulonimbus) that develop due to intense heat generated by large wildfires, volcanic eruptions, or massive explosions Formation A large wildfire or volcanic eruption generates intense heat. Hot air rises rapidly, carrying smoke, ash, and water vapour. … Continue reading →

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Somali Jet The Somali Jet is a fast-moving airstream over the Horn of Africa, flowing from southwest to northeast over the Arabian Sea during the Southwest Monsoon (June to September). It plays a vital role in the onset of the … Continue reading →

Fact: It is the third-largest peninsular river system and the largest in Odisha. Mahanadi River Basin States: Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Borders: Central India hills on the north, the Eastern Ghats on the south and east, and … Continue reading →