News: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita landed in Maseru city of Lesotho on a visit to the country. Key Facts about Lesotho Location: It is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. Largest enclave: It is entirely surrounded by South Africa, making it the largest of only three sovereign enclaves in the… Continue reading Key Facts about Lesotho
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Bitra Island
News: The Lakshadweep administration is exploring the possibility of acquiring Bitra, one of the inhabited islands in the archipelago, for defense-related purposes. About Bitra Island Bitra is the smallest inhabited island in the Lakshadweep archipelago It has a length of 0.57km and a width of 0.28km at the broadest point. It is uniquely located on… Continue reading Bitra Island
Key Facts about Syria
News: Recently, the Israeli military carried out a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting areas close to the Syrian army and the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Damascus. About Syria Location: Western Asia, eastern Mediterranean Borders: It is bordered by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, and the Mediterranean Sea. Highest Point: Mount Hermon. Terrain: Coastal plains,… Continue reading Key Facts about Syria
Maratha Military Landscapes included in UNESCO World Heritage List
News: Maratha Military Landscapes of India has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India’s 44th property to receive this recognition. About Maratha Military Landscapes included in UNESCO World Heritage List It is an extraordinary network of twelve forts that demonstrates the strategic military vision and architectural ingenuity of the Maratha Empire. Built… Continue reading Maratha Military Landscapes included in UNESCO World Heritage List
Lake Turkana
News: The scientists have found 18-20 million years old enamel proteins from tropical Turakan Lake basin, unraveling palaeobiology of extinct taxa. About Lake Turkana It is a saline lake located mainly in northern Kenya, with its northern end stretching into Ethiopia. It lies in the eastern arm of eastern Africa’s Rift Valley, which is part… Continue reading Lake Turkana
Namibia
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Namibia, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in nearly three decades. This visit concludes his five-nation outreach to the Global South and seeks to strengthen cooperation. About Namibia It is located in southwestern Africa. Bordering states: It borders Angola, Zambia, Botswana, South… Continue reading Namibia
Seine River
News: Paris reopens the River Seine for public swimming after century-long ban. About Seine River It is a 777 km-long river in northern France. Drainage basin: Its drainage basin is in the Paris Basin covering most of northern France. Origin: It originates at Source-Seine, 30 km northwest of Dijon in northeastern France in the Langres… Continue reading Seine River
Tokara Islands
News: In a rare seismic occurrence, over 1,000 earthquakes have struck Japan’s Tokara Islands in the past two weeks, causing widespread fear among residents and triggering evacuation orders. About Tokara Islands The Tokara Islands are a remote archipelago located between Kyushu (southern Japan) and the Amami Islands. They are also known as the Toshima Islands. There… Continue reading Tokara Islands
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
News: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), is complete and will be officially inaugurated soon. About Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) It is a gravity dam built on the Blue Nile River in Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, near the border with Sudan. The Blue Nile… Continue reading Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago
News: The PM announces that sixth generation Indian-origin citizens of Trinidad and Tobago will receive Overseas Citizens of India card soon. Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago It is an island country of the southeastern West Indies, forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain. Location: It lies close to the continent of South… Continue reading Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago
