News: A satellite-based assessment reported expansion of glacial lakes in the Mago Chu Basin, raising concerns about possible GLOF risk. About Mago Chu River Location: It is located in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh and originates near Mago village. Formation: It is formed near Mago village by the confluence of the Goshu Chu and Dungma Chu rivers.… Continue reading Mago Chu River
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Padma Barrage
News: Bangladesh recently approved the construction of the Padma Barrage before the 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty expires in December 2026. About Padma Barrage Location: Padma Barrage is a major river engineering project proposed on the Padma River(the Bangladesh stretch of the Ganga) in Bangladesh. Objective: The project aims to control the Padma River, reduce… Continue reading Padma Barrage
Thamirabarani River
News: The Thamirabarani River is home to otters, but their numbers are declining due to habitat loss, raising concerns about the river’s ecological health. About Thamirabarani River It is a perennial river flowing in Tamil Nadu. Origin: It originates from the Agastyarkoodam peak of the Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats, above Papanasam in the… Continue reading Thamirabarani River
About Solomon Islands
News: The Solomon Islands stated that the contents of its security agreement with China will remain undisclosed due to legal restrictions. About Solomon Islands About The Solomon Islands is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean that consists of volcanic islands and coral atolls. Location It is located in the south-western Pacific Ocean, southeast of Papua… Continue reading About Solomon Islands
Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
News: India’s First Nationwide WhatsApp AI Advisory, ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra,’ has been launched for Oilseed Farmers. About Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra is India’s first nationwide WhatsApp AI advisory for oilseed farmers. Developed by: It has been developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad. Its knowledge base has been built collaboratively with… Continue reading Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
Sukhnag River
News: According to the joint panel’s report to the NGT, the extraction of an estimated 10.6 lakh to 15.3 lakh tonnes of riverbed material in the Sukhnag River area has led to irreversible damage to the area’s hydrogeological systems. About the Sukhnag River It is a glacial river that flows through the Budgam district of… Continue reading Sukhnag River
Key Facts about Tajikistan
News: India and Tajikistan discussed strengthening trade, investment, market access, regulatory cooperation, and business engagement at the 12th Joint Commission meeting. Key Facts about Tajikistan Aspects Details Location It is a landlocked country located in the heart of Central Asia. Bordered By It is bordered by Kyrgyzstan in the north, China in the east, Afghanistan in… Continue reading Key Facts about Tajikistan
Island of Mindanao
News: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of Mindanao triggered tsunami warnings and caused deaths and injuries. About Island of Mindanao Location: Island of Mindanao is located in the southern region of the Philippine archipelago. It is the second-largest island in the Philippines after Luzon and is the seventh-most populous island in the world. Surrounding Water… Continue reading Island of Mindanao
Key Facts about Armenia
News: Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party won just under half of the votes in a parliamentary election seen as a test of its handling of a peace deal with Azerbaijan. Key Facts about Armenia Aspects Description Location Armenia is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus region between Europe and Asia. Bordering nations It is bounded… Continue reading Key Facts about Armenia
Key Facts about North Korea
News: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to expand cooperation in politics, economy, and culture. Key Facts about North Korea Location North Korea is a country in East Asia that occupies the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Bordering Nations It is bordered by China and Russia to the north… Continue reading Key Facts about North Korea
