News: The Kerala High Court strengthened old Lakshadweep cowledars’ land rights: qualifying cowledars are landowners, and the government cannot take their pandaram land without lawful acquisition and compensation. About Lakshadweep Islands Lakshadweep is an archipelago comprising 36 islands situated off the southwestern coast of India in the Arabian Sea. It is a uni-district Union Territory and comprises of 12… Continue reading Lakshadweep Islands
Category: Places in News
Lake Erie
News: A team of divers recently identified the wreckage of a sailing vessel which drowned in the lake in 1868. About Lake Erie Location: Lake Erie is one of North America’s Great Lakes situated on the border between the United States and Canada. It is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes by surface area… Continue reading Lake Erie
Dimna Lake
News: Dimna Lake, Jamshedpur was among 25 lakes across the country after which spectator galleries were named during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort. About Dimna Lake Location: It is located at the foothills of the Dalma Hills, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Area: It is a man-made reservoir covering an area of approximately 27… Continue reading Dimna Lake
Satokosia Tiger Reserve
News: Odisha has formed a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the alleged forced relocation of villages from the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, following residents’ claims of eviction from their ancestral homes. About Satokosia Tiger Reserve Location: It is situated in Odisha. It is spread over four districts, including Nayagarh, Cuttack, Angul and Boudh. Naming: The name… Continue reading Satokosia Tiger Reserve
Key Facts about Zambia
News: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended his heartiest congratulations to President H.E. Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as the President of Zambia. Key Facts about Zambia It is a landlocked country in the southern region of Africa. Bordering states: It shares a border with eight countries: Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi,… Continue reading Key Facts about Zambia
Miyar Valley
News: Flash floods in the Karpat Nallah in Miyar Valley and the Gawadi Nallah in the Chowkhang Naingar area of tribal Lahaul-Spiti district have disrupted road connectivity. About Miyar Valley Location: It is located in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, in the western Himalayas. It is also called the land of perpetual snows… Continue reading Miyar Valley
Key Facts about Central African Republic (CAR)
News: A gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic has killed more than 100 people. Key Facts about Central African Republic (CAR) Central African Republic (CAR) is landlocked nation located in Central Africa. It is bordered by six countries: Cameroon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and Chad. Capital: It’s capital… Continue reading Key Facts about Central African Republic (CAR)
Hara Mangrove Forests
News: A major oil spill threatens the Hara mangrove forests, contaminating water, damaging roots, and harming fish and other wildlife. About Hara Mangrove Forests The Hara mangrove forests are located around Qeshm Island and the Khuran Strait in southern Iran, along the Persian Gulf. They are primarily composed of Avicennia marina and form an important… Continue reading Hara Mangrove Forests
Vaishya Tekri Mound
News: Madhya Pradesh has begun preparations for excavation and restoration of Vaishya Tekri after an almost 90-year gap. About Vaishya Tekri Mound Location: It is a massive Mauryan-period Buddhist stupa mound in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Naming: It is believed to be named after Devi, Ashoka’s wife, who belonged to the Vaishya or merchant community. Historical… Continue reading Vaishya Tekri Mound
Key Facts About Kenya
News: India and Kenya discussed parliamentary cooperation and bilateral ties, with Kenya supporting India’s permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. Key Facts About Kenya Location: Kenya is in East Africa and is bisected by the Equator. Land Boundaries: It shares land boundaries with South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda. Maritime Boundary: Kenya lies… Continue reading Key Facts About Kenya
