News: Bihar and Jharkhand are set to sign an agreement on the sharing of Sone River waters, resolving a long-pending dispute that has persisted since the creation of Jharkhand in 2000. About Sone River Sone River is a perennial river. It is also called “Hiranyavaha” because of its golden coloured sand. It was believed that… Continue reading Sone River
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Pickaxe Mountain and Zagros Mountains
News: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened heavy strikes on Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain, which is linked to the country’s nuclear programme. About Pickaxe Mountain Location: Pickaxe Mountain is a mountain in the Zagros Mountain Range located in Isfahan Province, Iran. It is also known as “Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La” in Iran. Key Aspects: Underground Nuclear Facility:… Continue reading Pickaxe Mountain and Zagros Mountains
Sahibi River
News: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about expanded Sahibi River monitoring under the Delhi-Yamuna Drain Monitoring Programme. About Sahibi River The Sahibi River is also called the Sabi River. Origin: It originated from the eastern slopes of the Saiwar Protected Forest hills in Sikar district, Rajasthan. Nature: It is… Continue reading Sahibi River
Key Facts About Panama
News: India and Panama held bilateral talks to deepen maritime cooperation in logistics, shipping, maritime security, skill development and digital transformation. Key Facts About Panama Location: Panama is a country in Central America. It is located on the Isthmus of Panama, a narrow bridge of land that connects North America and South America. Borders: It… Continue reading Key Facts About Panama
Rhine River
News: A prolonged heatwave has caused several major European rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Elbe, and Loire, to dry up, threatening drinking water supplies, inland navigation, trade, and recreational activities. About Rhine River It is the 12th longest river in Europe. It is longest river in Western and Central Europe. Source: It originates from two… Continue reading Rhine River
Key Facts About North Macedonia
News: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the India–North Macedonia Business Forum in Skopje during her official visit on July 21, 2026. Key Facts About North Macedonia Location: North Macedonia is a landlocked country situated in the south-central Balkans in Southeast Europe. Capital: Skopje is its capital city. Boundaries: It is bordered by Kosovo and Serbia in… Continue reading Key Facts About North Macedonia
Key Facts about Peru
News: At least six people were killed and many others were injured after earthquakes struck Peru’s Junín region, causing widespread damage and relief operations. Key Facts about Peru Location: Peru is the third-largest country in South America and is located just south of the Equator. Boundaries: Land Boundaries: Peru shares its borders with Ecuador and… Continue reading Key Facts about Peru
Ken and Betwa River
News: The police ended a 15-day protest against the Ken–Betwa Link Project and other proposed development projects in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district by clearing the protest site and sending the demonstrators back to their villages. About Ken River It is a major river of the Bundelkhand region of central India. States through which it flows:… Continue reading Ken and Betwa River
Manasbal Lakes
News: Manasbal Lake in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district is showing ecological recovery with the return of migratory birds. About Manasbal Lake Manasbal Lake: It is the deepest natural freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir and is known as the “Supreme Gem of all Kashmir Lakes.” Location: The lake is located in Ganderbal district, Srinagar, at… Continue reading Manasbal Lakes
Bagmati River
News: Heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment areas has led to a continuous rise in the water levels of the Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, and Kosi rivers in Bihar. About Bagmati River It flows through south-central Nepal and northern Bihar. Origin: It originates from the Bagdwar area in the Shivapuri Hills, located in the northwestern part… Continue reading Bagmati River
