News– Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak after Kilimanjaro, is experiencing rapid glacier loss due to climate change. About Mount Kenya Location: Central Kenya, just south of the Equator. Elevation: 5,199 meters (17,058 feet) at its highest peak, Batian. Peaks: Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m), and Point Lenana (4,985m) Geology: An extinct stratovolcano that has undergone significant… Continue reading Mount Kenya
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Senkaku Islands
News- Japan has expressed strong concerns over the extended presence of Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. About Senkaku Islands Location: The Senkaku Islands are an uninhabited group of 8 islands situated in the East China Sea. Current Control: The islands are currently administered and controlled by… Continue reading Senkaku Islands
Black Sea
News- US and Russian officials are in Saudi Arabia and holding talks on Ukraine War and Black Sea Ceasefire. The Black Sea ceasefire agreement aims to restore free navigation for shipping. About Black Sea Location– It is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia. Bordering region: West: The Balkan Peninsula… Continue reading Black Sea
Farakka Barrage
News- Farakka Barrage began operations in 1975, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025. About Farakka Barrage Location: Built on the Ganga River in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, about 18 km from the Bangladesh border. Commissioning: The project construction commenced in 1961 and it became operational on April 21, 1975. Purpose: It diverts 40,000 cusecs of… Continue reading Farakka Barrage
Lapis Lazuli
News– Lapis lazuli has been found in many countries but the highest quality rock comes from Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province. About Lapis Lazuli It is a deep blue metamorphic rock known for its striking colour and semi-precious gemstone value. It has been prized for thousands of years as a semi-precious gemstone and a source of the… Continue reading Lapis Lazuli
Hemavati River
News- Two youths, who went swimming in the Hemavati river near Henli village in Sakleshpur, drowned recently. Hemavati River. About Hemavati River It is an important tributary of the Kaveri River, playing a vital role in Karnataka’s irrigation and water supply. Course: It originates in the Western Ghats near Ballalarayana Durga, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, at… Continue reading Hemavati River
Sillahalla Power Project
News– The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) recently canceled the public hearing for the Silahalla Power Project in the Nilgiris due to strong public opposition and environmental concerns. Sillahalla Power Project. About Sillahalla Power Project Type: Pumped storage hydroelectric project by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO). Location: Kundah Taluk, Nilgiris district,… Continue reading Sillahalla Power Project
Equinox & Solstices
News- March 20, 2025, marks the vernal or spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. About Equinox Equinoxes are astronomical events occurring twice a year when the Sun appears directly above the Equator at noon.It results in nearly equal day and night durations across the globe. They take place in March and September and are the only… Continue reading Equinox & Solstices
Ana Sagar Lake
News– The Supreme Court has ordered the Rajasthan government to dismantle the illegally constructed Seven Wonders Park near Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer within six months. The decision cites environmental concerns and violations of wetland regulations. Ana Sagar Lake. About Ana Sagar Lake Location– It is an artificial lake (man-made lake) located in the Ajmer… Continue reading Ana Sagar Lake
Key Facts about Philippines
News– Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was recently arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant over allegations of crimes against humanity during his war on drugs campaign. Philippine About Philippines Capital– Manila Location– It is an island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. Maritime bordering countries-Taiwan to the north, Japan to… Continue reading Key Facts about Philippines
