News: China opened the 22.13-kilometre-long Tianshan Shengli Tunnel to traffic in Xinjiang, claiming it to be the world’s longest expressway tunnel. About Tianshan Shengli Tunnel It is the world’s longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on December 26, 2025. Location: It is located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. Total length: Its… Continue reading Tianshan Shengli Tunnel and Tianshan Mountains Range
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Key Facts About Somaliland
News: Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Key Facts About Somaliland Location: Somaliland is situated in the Horn of Africa, in the northwestern part of Somalia. The Horn of Africa is a region that is recognized internationally as comprising Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea,… Continue reading Key Facts About Somaliland
Humayun’s Tomb
News: The immersive exhibition ‘Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters’ is on view at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum till March 1. About Humayun’s Tomb It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. Location: It is located in Delhi. Commissioned by:… Continue reading Humayun’s Tomb
Aegean Sea
News: Greek coastguard were searching for a missing child off the island of Farmakonisi after rescuing 52 migrants in two separate incidents in the Aegean Sea. About Aegean Sea Location: The Aegean Sea is a marginal sea of the Mediterranean Sea, located between Greece and Turkey. It lies between the Balkan Peninsula in the west and… Continue reading Aegean Sea
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A tiger attacked a woman in the Dharmapur Range of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich, according to forest officials. About Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Upper Gangetic plain, falling in the Terai region of Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh. Establishment: It was established in 1975.… Continue reading Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
Pamir Mountains/ Pamir-Karakoram Anomaly
News: Scientists have extracted deep ice cores from the Kon-Chukurbashi ice cap in the Pamir Mountains to study why glaciers in this region have resisted melting and even slightly grown. About Pamir Mountains Location: The Pamir Mountains are primarily located in Tajikistan, with parts extending into Afghanistan, China, and Kyrgyzstan. They are situated at a… Continue reading Pamir Mountains/ Pamir-Karakoram Anomaly
Key facts about Oman
News: Amid increasing trade restrictions in the US due to tariffs and the European Union on account of the carbon tax, India has signed a trade deal with Oman to expand the footprint for its exports in West Asia. Key facts about Oman Location: Oman is located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, at… Continue reading Key facts about Oman
Moei River
News: Promises of data-entry jobs draw young men from Gujarat across the Moei river into Myanmar’s alleged cyber-fraud compounds. About Moei River Source: It emerges from the eastern slopes of the Tenasserim Hills in Myanmar. In Burmese, it is called “Tong Yin River”. It is the natural border of Thailand and Myanmar. Length: The River… Continue reading Moei River
Cho La and Dok La Passes
News: Cho-La and Dok-La were opened for tourists under the Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan initiative on December 15, 2025. About Cho La Pass Location: Cho-La Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass in east Sikkim, located in the eastern Himalayas along the India–China border. Altitude: It is situated at an altitude of around 17,780 feet above mean… Continue reading Cho La and Dok La Passes
Key Facts About Jordan
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman on a landmark Jordan visit after 37 years, coinciding with 75 years of diplomatic relations. Key Facts About Jordan Location: It is a country in Western Asia, situated at the crossroads of the continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Naming: Jordan is named after the Jordan River.… Continue reading Key Facts About Jordan
