News: In Baltic nation of Latvia, the Latvian Environment and Meteorology Centre has reported that country recorded a temperature of -32 degrees Celsius recently. Key Facts about Latvia Location: Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe. Boundaries: It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north… Continue reading Key Facts about Latvia
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News Ramsar Sites – Patna Bird Sanctuary In Uttar Pradesh And Chhari-Dhand In Gujarat
News: Recently, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the addition of two new wetlands to India’s Ramsar network. About Patna Bird Sanctuary Location: It is the smallest bird sanctuary located in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh. Founded in: 1991 Size: It is the smallest bird sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, with a wetland area… Continue reading News Ramsar Sites – Patna Bird Sanctuary In Uttar Pradesh And Chhari-Dhand In Gujarat
Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder
News: The Government of India approved the Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder under PMMSY with full central financial assistance. About Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder It is a modern harbour project planned to improve fisheries infrastructure using technology and sustainable practices. Location: It is located at Mayabunder in the Andaman and… Continue reading Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder
Sea of Japan
News: Recently, North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan disturbing the already sensitive region. About Sea of Japan The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea located in the western Pacific Ocean. Boundaries: It is bounded by Russia and Sakhalin Island in the north, by North Korea in the west, South… Continue reading Sea of Japan
Rojava Region
News: Renewed fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces threatens the autonomy of the Rojava region in northeastern Syria. About Rojava Region Rojava region (meaning “West” in Kurdish) refers to a de facto Kurdish autonomous region in northern and northeastern Syria. The region lies along the Euphrates basin and includes major… Continue reading Rojava Region
Operation Sahyadri Checkmate
News: Operation Sahyadri Checkmate was launched recently by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). About Operation Sahyadri Checkmate “Operation Sahyadri Checkmate” was anti-narcotics operation. Aim: It dismantled a clandestine mobile mephedrone manufacturing laboratory in the remote hinterland of the Sahyadri ranges. Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) What was recovered: Around 21.9 kilograms of mephedrone… Continue reading Operation Sahyadri Checkmate
Chattergala Pass
News: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully carried out a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation under Project Sampark at Chatergala Pass in the Bhaderwah–Chatergala axis in Jammu region of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. About Chattergala Pass Chattergala Pass is a mountain pass located in the Middle Himalayas of the Jammu region of Jammu… Continue reading Chattergala Pass
Mir Alam lake
News: Recently, nine workers and engineers working on the bridge across the Mir Alam Tank were rescued by HYDRAA after their boat malfunctioned. About Mir Alam lake Location– It is a freshwater tank located in Hyderabad, Telangana, situated on the southern side of the Musi River. Source of water: The tank is fed by streams… Continue reading Mir Alam lake
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A forest fire has been burning for the past two days within Sikkim’s Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary. About Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in East Sikkim. It is situated at the tri-junction of Sikkim, Bengal and Bhutan. The Pangolakha range in the east separates Sikkim from Bhutan. It is linked to… Continue reading Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
Galathea Bay, Pemmaya Bay, and Nanjappa Bay
News: The Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project has raised concerns after Tribal Council members alleged pressure to surrender ancestral lands in three bays. About Galathea Bay, Pemmaya Bay, and Nanjappa Bay Location: Galathea Bay lies on the south-eastern coast of Great Nicobar Island, while Pemmaya Bay and Nanjappa Bay are located along the western… Continue reading Galathea Bay, Pemmaya Bay, and Nanjappa Bay
