Assam Floods- Reasons, Challenges and Way Forward
Reading Time: 9 mins Over 56 lakh people in Assam were affected by the recent floods and at least 109 people fell victim to …
Geography
Golan Heights Dispute – Everything you need to know
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The US government under President Donald Trump had made an unprecedented move by recognizing Golan Heights as a part of Israel. This move was condemned by many countries as well as the international community. This is because the Golan Heights was captured by Israel from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967. The Golan Heights is highly vital for Syria and Israel, both economically and strategically.
Strait of Hormuz – Economic & Strategic Significance
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The strait of Hormuz plays a vital geopolitical role to the point where the US Fifth Fleet guards this strait. But during the recent days, Iran has threatened the safe passage of oil tankers in this strait in response to the crippling unilateral sanctions placed on its economy by the Trump Administration.
Shifting of Magnetic North Pole – Causes & Impacts
Reading Time: 5 mins Researchers have revealed that Earth’s Magnetic North Pole is rapidly drifting away from Canada Arctic towards Russia. The issue has got so bad that researchers around the world are scrambling to update the World Magnetic Model (WMM) that is the base of all modern navigation, from the systems that steer ships at sea to Google Maps on smartphones.
European Monsoon – What, Why, Where, When, How?
Reading Time: 3 mins What is the monsoon? Monsoon is defined as a change or shift in the prevailing wind direction every 6 months …