NEWS ON MAP | INDIA MAPPING | EP – 56 | PLACES IN NEWS UPSC | DRISHTI IAS English

Summary

This episode of 'News on Map India by Dy' focuses on important geographical locations and their relevance for examinations. It covers recent news topics such as the first case of monkey malaria in Kerala's Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary and questions related to Himalayan glaciers, passes, and reservoirs. Additionally, topics like Port Blair's renaming, the Sardar Sarovar Dam, and tribal news from Chhattisgarh are discussed. The video also highlights UPSC exam preparation courses and offers a practice question about the Indian grey wolf for viewers to answer.

Takeaways

• 🌿 The first case of monkey malaria in Kerala was reported in the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary.
• 🗻 The Siachen Glacier is located in the Nubra Valley and was captured during Operation Meghdoot in 1984.
• 🚗 Umling La Pass is the world's highest motorable road, located west of the Demchok region.
• 🌊 Tawa Reservoir, located within the Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, is a man-made wetland used primarily for irrigation.
• 🏞️ Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has been renamed 'Sri Vijayapuram,' honoring the Srivijaya Empire.
• 🌉 Sardar Sarovar Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Narmada River, primarily used for irrigation and hydroelectric power.
• ⚡ The Pahari Korwa tribe in Chhattisgarh recently received electricity for the first time in Mahua Pani village under PM Janman Yojana.
• 🏰 Hyderabad, situated on the Deccan Plateau, was founded by Nizam-ul-Mulk and recently observed the Hyderabad Liberation Day.
• 🌸 The Neelakurinji flower, which blooms once every 12 years, is found in Kerala’s Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills.
• 🐺 The Indian Gray Wolf is a subspecies found in Southwest Asia and the Indian subcontinent, mainly inhabiting scrublands and semi-arid areas.

Q & A

What wildlife sanctuary in Kerala reported the first case of monkey malaria?

The first case of monkey malaria in Kerala was reported at Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary.

Where is the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the northeastern part of Kerala.

Which glacier is correctly matched with its location in the given MCQ, and why?

The Siachen Glacier is correctly matched with Nubra Valley because it is located in that region. It was in the news due to Operation Meghdoot in 1984.

What makes Uming La Pass significant?

Uming La Pass is the world's highest motorable road and was in the news due to the testing of an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone).

Which reservoir is located within Satpura Tiger Reserve and why is it important?

The Tawa Reservoir is located within Satpura Tiger Reserve in central India. It is significant because it was recently added to the Ramsar sites list.

What was the original name of Port Blair, and what name has it recently been changed to?

Port Blair was originally named after Archibald Blair, a British naval surveyor. It has recently been renamed Sri Vijaya Puram.

On which river is the Sardar Sarovar Dam built?

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the Narmada River, not the Sabarmati River as incorrectly stated in the MCQ.

Which tribe in Chhattisgarh was recently in the news and why?

The Pahari Korwa tribe in Chhattisgarh was in the news because the village they inhabit, Mahuapani, received electricity for the first time.

Why was Hyderabad in the news related to its history and integration into India?

Hyderabad was in the news due to the commemoration of Hyderabad Liberation Day, marking the 1948 integration of the Hyderabad State into India after Operation Polo.

Where is the Nilgiri plant (Neelakurinji) found, and why is it significant?

The Neelakurinji plant is found in the Nilgiri Hills of Kerala, and it blooms once every 12 years, covering the region in a purplish-blue hue.