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He was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, reformer, and religious leader in the Deccan region. Also called ‘Dharti Abba’ or Father of the Earth Leader of Munda Rebellion (‘Ulgulan’ or the ‘Great Tumult’ (1899-1900)) Religious  He renounced Christianity and protested … Continue reading →

It is an international treaty formed in the Rio Earth Summit ( 1992) to coordinate the global response to climate change. Headquarters: Bonn, Germany  Objectives The primary role of UNFCCC is to provide a framework for negotiating specific international treaties, … Continue reading →

Pacific Ring of Fire: The Philippines is located on this horseshoe-shaped zone surrounding the Pacific Ocean, which accounts for ~90% of global earthquakes and ~75% of active volcanoes Multiple Plate Boundaries: Movement of multiple tectonic plates in the region, like … Continue reading →

A Tsunami (a Japanese word meaning “harbour wave”) is a series of giant ocean waves caused by a large-scale, sudden displacement of water, usually in an ocean. Causes of Tsunami Undersea Earthquakes (Most Common): Occur primarily at convergent plate boundaries … Continue reading →

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Location: Landlocked country of Transcaucasia. Capital: Yerevan Border Countries: Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey. Important River: Aras River (Forming the international boundary between Armenia and Azerbaijan) Disputed Region Nagorno-Karabakh is a disputed region between Armenia and Azerbaijan.    Source: The … Continue reading →

This is a 35-square-kilometre area in northwestern Nepal, near the tri-junction where India, Nepal, and China meet. Kalapani is a valley administered by India as part of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It is situated on the Kailash Mansarovar route. … Continue reading →

Location: Jaipur district, Rajasthan. Fact: It is the largest inland salt lake in India. Protection Status: Designated as a Ramsar site in 1990. Vegetation: Xerophytic type. Fauna:   Flamingoes, pelicans, and the waterfowl are commonly sighted. Rivers: Fed by streams … Continue reading →

The Right to Privacy is a fundamental right in India, protected as an intrinsic part of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) and the freedoms guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution. Stand of the Judiciary M.P. Sharma … Continue reading →

Location: Assam Protection Status: National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site Tiger Reserve Important Bird Area by the Birdlife International Society Associated River: River Brahmaputra, Diphlu River Big Four Species: One-horned Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal tiger, and Asiatic water buffalo Vegetation: … Continue reading →