News: Ukraine intensified long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure including hits on Primorsk and Tuapse region. Also, LNG carrier Umm Al Ashtan resumed movement from Dahej toward Das Island via the Strait of Hormuz, signaling improving stability in the region. About Das Island Das Island is an island of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located… Continue reading Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
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Key Facts about Jamaica
News: In a significant step towards strengthening India-Caribbean relations, India has deployed its flagship Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica. Key Facts about Jamaica Jamaica is an island country of the West Indies. Location: It is located in the west-central Caribbean in the Greater Antilles archipelago. It is the third-largest island in the Caribbean… Continue reading Key Facts about Jamaica
Virli Khandar Excavation
News: Recent excavation at a megalithic site in Virli Khandar has revealed distinctive burial architecture, rare artefacts and unusual pottery arrangements in Vidarbha. About Virli Khandar Excavation It is an ongoing excavation at a megalithic burial site in Virli Khandar that is revealing important details about ancient funerary practices and cultural patterns. Location: The site… Continue reading Virli Khandar Excavation
Bering Strait and Diomede Islands
News: New research from Utrecht University suggests that building a dam across the Bering Strait could potentially help stabilise the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). About Bering Strait Location: The Bering Strait is the northernmost part of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only ocean gateway between the Pacific and the Arctic Ocean. Connecting: It… Continue reading Bering Strait and Diomede Islands
Luzon Island
News: China’s military recently conducted military drills, including live-fire exercises in waters east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island. About Luzon Island It is located in the northern part of the Philippines. It is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Boundary: The island is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the… Continue reading Luzon Island
Key Facts About Mali
News: Mali’s defence minister was killed in a suicide truck bombing during coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatist groups. Key Facts About Mali Location: Mali is a landlocked country of Western Africa and lies largely in the Saharan and Sahelian regions. Bordered by: It shares borders with Algeria in the north, Niger and Burkina… Continue reading Key Facts About Mali
Strait of Malacca
News: Indonesia has said it does not plan to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Malacca. About Strait of Malacca Location: The Strait of Malacca is a long and narrow stretch of water located between the Malay Peninsula, West Malaysia, and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Named after: Its name was derived… Continue reading Strait of Malacca
Lower Lake and Bhoj Wetlands
News: After addressing encroachment and environmental issues at Bhopal’s Upper Lake, the NGT has now turned its focus to the Lower Lake, part of the Bhoj Wetland. About Lower Lake Lower Lake is a man-made lake located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as Chhota Talaab. Constructed by: It was constructed by Chote… Continue reading Lower Lake and Bhoj Wetlands
English Channel and Sandhurst Treaty
News: France and the UK have renewed the Sandhurst Treaty to curb illegal crossings across the English Channel. About English Channel Location: The English Channel is a narrow body of water that forms a natural border between England (part of the United Kingdom) and France. It is a narrow extension of the Atlantic Ocean that… Continue reading English Channel and Sandhurst Treaty
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
News : Sewage from religious tourism in Kollur is threatening Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary as the Souparnika river carries sludge into the core area in summer. About Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Udupi district of Karnataka in the Western Ghats region. Naming: It is named after the presiding deity of the Kollur… Continue reading Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
