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The Brazil Current: A Vital Force Shaping South America’s Coastline and Beyond The Brazil Current, a powerful westward-flowing current in the South Atlantic Ocean, plays a crucial role in shaping the climate, marine ecosystems, and even the human history of South America. This warm, saline current, originating from the South Atlantic Gyre, carries a significant … Read more
The Amazon Fund: A Lifeline for the Amazon Rainforest and a Symbol of International Cooperation The Amazon rainforest, a vital ecosystem spanning nine countries and home to a staggering biodiversity, faces an unprecedented threat. Deforestation, driven by agricultural expansion, illegal logging, and mining, is rapidly shrinking the rainforest, jeopardizing its ecological integrity and the livelihoods … Read more
World Distribution of bauxite The important bauxite producers are (their Percentage in world’s production is given in bracket): Australia (31.34%), China (18.41%), Brazil (13.93%), Guinea (8.36%), Jamaica (3.98%), Russia (1.64%), Venezuela (2.39%), Surinam (1.99%), Kazakhstan (2.44%), Greece (1.09%), Guyana (0.60%) and Vietnam (0.01%). Australia is the largest producer of bauxite in the world. … Read more
Iron Ore plays a crucial role in the industrial development of a nation and various iron ore regions of the world are as follows:- 1- USA:- Lake Superior region, Northeastern region, southwestern region, western region. 2- Siegerland region of Germany. 3- China:- Manchuriyan deposits of Anshan, Yangtze valley and Hopie. 4- India:- Bihar and Orissa. … Read more
The Equatorial Rain Forest Climate: A World of Lush Life and Fragile Balance The equatorial rain forest, a vibrant tapestry of life woven across the globe, is a testament to the power of nature’s intricate dance. This ecosystem, characterized by its relentless heat, relentless rain, and relentless life, is a microcosm of the Earth’s biodiversity … Read more
Various problems of developing countries are as follows:- The Uneven Pattern of Development:-The development gap has been widening for the very poorest countries. Lack of Resources for developement Inefficiency in resource use Inadequate Skilled human resources Stagnation in agricultural development Population Growth is one of the central problems of Economic Development. Some developing countries have … Read more
The G20 is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors of 20 major economies. The forum was established in 1999 to discuss major issues related to the global economy. The G20 members are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, … Read more