News: Ghana’s Cabinet has recently approved a decision to seek membership of BRICS and the country will now formally apply to join the grouping. Key Facts about Ghana Ghana is a country of western Africa. It is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. Borders: It is bordered to… Continue reading Key Facts about Ghana
Category: Geography in News
Siang River
News: Protests against surveys for a proposed mega hydropower project in Siang and Upper Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh sparked clashes. About Siang River In the indigenous Adi language, Si means water and Ang means heart –translating to the “water of the river’s heart”. Origin: The Siang river begins as the Yarlung Tsangpo from glaciers… Continue reading Siang River
Mt Abi Gamin and Mt Kamet
News: A joint Indo-Argentine Army mountaineering expedition successfully summited Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 m) and Mt Kamet (7,756 m) in September 2026. About Mt Abi Gamin Location: Mt Abi Gamin is a peak located in Chamoli district of Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand. It lies near the Indo-Tibetan border. It is also known as Ibi Gamin.… Continue reading Mt Abi Gamin and Mt Kamet
Key Facts about Switzerland
News: India and Switzerland signed pacts on mobility that will ease granting longer-duration visas and the exchange of young professionals and agreed to strengthen cooperation. Key Facts about Switzerland Switzerland is a landlocked country in the central Europe. Bordering nations: It is bordered by France to the west, Germany to the north, Austria and Liechtenstein… Continue reading Key Facts about Switzerland
Caribbean Sea
News: A US strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea killed four people, intensifying concerns over the legality of such strikes. About Caribbean Sea The Caribbean Sea is a large tropical sea located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico in the western Atlantic Ocean. Boundaries: It is bounded by – Venezuela, Colombia and Panama in… Continue reading Caribbean Sea
Dnipro River
News: The Northern Bridge across the Dnipro river in Kyiv was hit during a Russian air attack, following recent drone strikes on the Southern Bridge. About Dnipro River The Dnipro River is one of the major transboundary rivers of Europe. It is the fourth-longest river in Europe, after the Volga, the Danube, and the Ural. It… Continue reading Dnipro River
Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum
News: A world-class geological museum will be developed at Bhedaghat-Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. About Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum It is the first of its kind geological museum in the country. Location: It will be developed at the famous Bhedaghat-Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Focus: The project will focus on protecting the… Continue reading Country’s First World-Class Geological Museum
Rakhine State of Myanmar
News: A Myanmar military air strike near a market in rebel-held Rakhine State killed at least 49 people and injured 58 others. About Rakhine State of Myanmar Location: It is located in southwestern Myanmar. Bordered by: It is bordered by Chin State to the north, other Myanmar regions to the east, the Bay of Bengal to… Continue reading Rakhine State of Myanmar
Indrayani River
News: As part of the Seva Sankalp initiative, the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) organised a stakeholder consultation on Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and emergency preparedness at Lonavala and Bhushi Dams. About Indrayani River Indrayani River is a rain-fed river through Maharashtra. Origin: It originates at Kurvande village near Lonavala, in the North Western Ghats… Continue reading Indrayani River
Gulbarga Tur Dal and Tur Dal cultivation in India (Pigeon Pea)
News: APEDA flagged off 1 MT of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives, helping expand India’s agricultural exports. About Gulbarga Tur Dal (Pigeon Pea) Gulbarga Tur Dal is associated with the Kalaburagi region of Karnataka. Features: The high calcium and potassium content of the soil in Gulbarga tur dal-growing region has been… Continue reading Gulbarga Tur Dal and Tur Dal cultivation in India (Pigeon Pea)
