Indian Geography News

Map-based questions have become increasingly important in the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination, especially in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. These questions test a candidate's geographical awareness and ability to identify important locations on the map of India ...

Geography is one of the core subjects in the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. The Preliminary Examination regularly includes questions from physical geography, Indian geography, and environmental geography, making it an important scoring area for aspirants. ...

Every year on 27 January, National Geographic Day is observed to celebrate the spirit of exploration, scientific discovery, environmental awareness, and cultural understanding. Understanding the Earth is the first step toward protecting it This day draws inspiration from the legacy ...

The Indian River System is a critical topic for UPSC 2025 aspirants under Geography (GS Paper 1 and Prelims). India's rivers are broadly categorized into Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers. These rivers not only support agriculture and livelihoods but also influence ...

Understanding the soil types in India is essential for the UPSC Civil Services Exam, especially for GS Paper 1 (Geography), Prelims, and Mains. India's diverse climate, geology, and topography give rise to various soil types, each with distinct characteristics, regional distribution, ...

India's climate is monsoon-dominated, exhibiting a wide range of climatic conditions due to its vast latitudinal extent, varied topography, and geographical location. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies the Indian climate into four primary seasons: Winter (January-February) Pre-Monsoon/Summer (March-May) ...

Water is one of the essential Natural resources for all living creatures on the Earth. It is stored in rivers, lakes, glaciers and sea bodies. Today in this article you will get to know about one of these water bodies i.e. ...

Dams or reservoirs are those structures across a River or stream that hold water and are used for the purpose of generating electricity. This kind of electricity is known as hydroelectricity. Based on its structure Dams are of 8 types. In ...