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Bairabi-Sairang Line

The Bairabi-Sairang Line is located near Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. The Bairabi-Sairang Line is a railway line from Bairabi to Sairang under the Northeast Frontier Railway Zone of Indian Railways. Route and Length: The project is a 51.38 km long single track broad gauge

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Manjira river

Total length (km): 724 Originates in the Balaghat Range –Bhir district of Maharashtra. It flows in east and south-easterly direction for about 512 km through the Osmanabad district -Maharashtra, Bidar district of Mysore and Medak district of Andhra Pradesh before changing its direction Northwards near

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Sundarbans

About Sundarbans: Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove forest, located at the delta of Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers in the Bay of Bengal. It spans across southern Bangladesh and the eastern part of India (West Bengal). The name ‘Sundarbans’ is believed to have come

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Kallada River

Kallada River is a west-flowing river located in the southern part of Kerala, India. It originates from the Western Ghats, specifically near Ponmudi Hills in Pathanapuram taluk, Kollam district. The river flows through the districts of Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha before draining into the Ashtamudi

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Brahmaputra River System

The Brahmaputra River has garnered attention due to concerns over China’s hydroelectric projects on the river. Origin and Nomenclature: The Brahmaputra River originates from the Chemayungdung Glacier in the Kailash range near Mansarovar Lake. In Tibet, it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Upon entering

Bhitarkanika National Park

About Bhitarkanika National Park: Bhitarkanika National Park is located in the state of Odisha and spreads across 672 square kilometers. It is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem, after the Sundarbans. The park is formed by a network of creeks and canals, inundated by rivers Brahmani, Baitarani,

Gulf of Khambhat

  Location & Geography: The Gulf of Khambhat, formerly known as the Gulf of Cambay, is a funnel-shaped inlet of the Arabian Sea located on the western coast of India in the state of Gujarat. It lies between the Kathiawar Peninsula on the west and

Vembanad Mangrove

Vembanad Mangrove is part of the Vembanad Lake ecosystem, located in the Kerala state of India. It is the largest brackish water lake in India and the longest lake in the country, stretching over 96 km. The mangrove forests in Vembanad are among the most

Baratang Island

Overview: Baratang Island is a part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located nearly 100 km north of Port Blair. The island is situated in the Indian Ocean. Its total area is around 100 square kilometres. Baratang is known for its natural beauty

Sikkim’s Integration with India

Sikkim’s Integration with India – Monarchical Rule: Sikkim was ruled by the Chogyal dynasty (1642–1975) as a hereditary monarchy. Autonomy under British Rule: Treaty of Titaliya (1817): Gave British political/commercial access. Treaty of Tumlong (1861): Sikkim became a British protectorate. Calcutta Convention (1890): Marked Sikkim–Tibet