National Waterways are the waterways in India that are declared as National Waterways under the National Waterways Act, 2016. The act declared 111 waterways as National Waterways to promote the development of inland water transport in the country. National Waterways have been identified based on their navigational potential, their usefulness for transportation of goods and …
The primary forces that influence ocean currents are: Wind: Wind is one of the most important drivers of surface currents. The wind can push surface water, creating large circular currents known as gyres. Wind can also generate upwelling and downwelling, which can have significant impacts on marine ecosystems. Temperature: Differences in temperature between different regions …
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Ocean currents are continuous movements of ocean water that are driven by various factors, including wind, temperature, and salinity differences. There are two main types of ocean currents: surface currents and deep currents. Surface currents: Surface currents are driven primarily by wind and are located in the upper layer of the ocean, typically extending to …
Water transport refers to the movement of goods and people through waterways such as rivers, canals, lakes, seas, and oceans using different types of watercraft like ships, boats, and barges. Water transport has been one of the oldest and most important modes of transport for carrying out international trade and commerce, as well as for …
Tides are the rise and fall of sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. The gravitational pull of these celestial bodies creates a bulge of water on the side of the Earth that is closest to them, as well as a bulge on the opposite side of the Earth. …
The National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 is a policy framework launched by the Government of India to promote the growth and development of the aviation sector in the country. The policy aims to make air travel more accessible, affordable, and convenient for the common man while promoting the growth of the aviation sector. The policy …
Waves are caused by the movement of wind over the surface of the ocean. They are a type of energy that travels through the water, and their size and shape depend on factors such as wind speed, duration, and distance over which the wind has blown. Waves can have a significant impact on coastal regions, …
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is a regional air connectivity scheme launched by the Government of India in 2016. The scheme aims to connect remote and regional areas of the country by providing affordable air travel to the common man. Under UDAN, the government provides various incentives to airlines to operate flights to underserved …
The salinity of seawater can vary due to several factors, including: Evaporation and Precipitation: When seawater evaporates, the salts and other dissolved substances are left behind, causing the remaining water to become more saline. Conversely, when precipitation occurs, it dilutes the seawater and decreases its salinity. Runoff and River Inputs: Freshwater runoff from rivers and …
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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a government-owned organization responsible for the management and development of airports in India. It was founded on 1st April 1995 and is headquartered in New Delhi. The AAI is under the control of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and is responsible for managing over 130 airports across the …
