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
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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
Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary will become the third home for cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh. About Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. The entire sanctuary is situated on a plateau that forms part of the Upper Vindhyan Range. It was established in 1975. River basins: It lies… Continue reading Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
Dzukou Valley
News: A major fire on December 12, 2025, razed a large expanse of Khonoma-side Dzükou Valley in Nagaland. About Dzukou Valley Location: The Dzüko Valley is located in between Senapati district of Manipur and Kohima district of Nagaland in Northeast India. It lies behind the Japfu mountains at an altitude of about 2,438 m. Naming:… Continue reading Dzukou Valley
Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay
News: The Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay have been added to Ramsar List, taking India’s total Ramsar sites to 96. About Siliserh Lake Siliserh Lake is a human-made lake and wetland that has now been recognised as India’s 96th Ramsar site. Location: It is located in Alwar district in the state of Rajasthan. It lies… Continue reading Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay
Miyako Strait
News: Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the Miyako Strait, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. About Miyako Strait Location: The Miyako Strait is a 250 km‑wide maritime passage of international waters and airspace between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island in Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago. It… Continue reading Miyako Strait
