News: A former president of Honduras who was convicted of drug trafficking has walked free from a US prison after receiving a pardon from Donald Trump. Key Facts about Honduras Location: Honduras is a country located in Central America. Boundaries: North: The Caribbean Sea South: El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean (via the Gulf of Fonseca) East: Nicaragua… Continue reading Key Facts about Honduras
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Major Irrigation Projects in India
News: India has numerous major irrigation projects that are essential for improving agricultural output and effectively managing the nation’s water resources. About Bhakra Dam Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Sutlej River, near the Punjab–Himachal Pradesh border. Operated and maintained by: Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) It is the world’s highest… Continue reading Major Irrigation Projects in India
Facts about Guinea Bissau
News: Recently, Guinea-Bissau faced a military coup, with Nigeria sheltering opposition candidate Fernando Dias and ECOWAS leaders urging soldiers to step down. Key Facts about Guinea Bissau Location: It is located in western Africa on the Atlantic coast. It is one of the smallest countries in the African continent. Capital: Bissau Land boundaries: It shares land… Continue reading Facts about Guinea Bissau
Key Facts About Italy
News: The Italian Parliament has approved a law recognizing femicide, with support from both ruling and opposition parties, to better protect women. Key Facts About Italy Location: Italy is located in Southern and Western Europe, consisting of a peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea and several islands. Capital: The capital and largest city of Italy… Continue reading Key Facts About Italy
Lake Urmia
News: Iran has used cloud-seeding over the Urmia Lake basin to address the country’s severe drought. About Lake Urmia Location: It is a large oligotrophic and extremely hypersaline lake located in Iran. It lies in the Armenian Highlands, between the provinces of Azerbaijan in Iran and west of the southern portion of the Caspian Sea It… Continue reading Lake Urmia
Hayli Gubbi Volcano
News: Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has erupted after 12,000 years and its ash cloud is moving towards western and northern India. About Hayli Gubbi Volcano Location: It is located in the Rift Valley in Afar region of Ethiopia. It forms part of the Erta Ale volcanic range. It lies at the edge of the East African… Continue reading Hayli Gubbi Volcano
Mount Semeru
News: The Semeru volcano erupted recently, sending a massive 6,500-foot ash plume into the atmosphere. About Mount Semeru Mount Semeru is the highest mountain on Java Island, Indonesia. It is an active volcano classified as a stratovolcano and is known for its frequent volcanic activity. The volcano is situated within the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park in Lumajang… Continue reading Mount Semeru
Kurdistan Region
News: The Turkish government is set up to oversee a new peace initiative with Kurdish leaders kept in prison. About Kurdistan Region Kurdistan is a broadly defined geographic region traditionally inhabited mainly by Kurds. Spread: It consists of an extensive plateau and mountain area, spread over large parts of eastern Turkey, northern Iraq and western… Continue reading Kurdistan Region
Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Over three decades after tigers became extinct in Gujarat, the arrival of tiger in Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary has sparked fresh optimism about reviving the species in Gujarat. About Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary Location: The Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area located in the Dahod district of Gujarat, near the border with Madhya Pradesh.… Continue reading Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary
Sir Creek
News: Over a year after identifying the need for fast patrol boats and Landing Craft Assaults for deployment in Sir Creek, the Brahmaputra basin, and eastern Ladakh, the Army has moved forward by issuing two RFPs to vendors for their procurement. About Sir Creek Location: It is a fluctuating 96-km tidal estuary along the India-Pakistan… Continue reading Sir Creek
