News: Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney said that he has urged the Union government to reopen the Kartarpur corridor ahead of Guru Nanak Jayanti next month. About Kartarpur Corridor The Kartarpur Corridor is a 4 km long corridor comprising border gates, road and a bridge to link Dera Baba Nanak gurdwara in Gurdaspur district… Continue reading Kartarpur Corridor
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Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
News: Tigress T-2403 was spotted with three cubs in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur, though forest officials said the number of cubs was yet to be officially confirmed. About Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Location: The Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. Establishment: It was established as the Sawai Madhopur… Continue reading Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Key Facts about Liechtenstein
News: Prince Alois of Liechtenstein visited India to strengthen bilateral ties and economic cooperation following the India–EFTA TEPA’s operationalization. Key Facts about Liechtenstein Location: Liechtenstein is a small principality in Western Europe. It is a doubly landlocked country located between Switzerland and Austria. Polity: Liechtenstein is a constitutional monarchy headed by a hereditary prince. It’s… Continue reading Key Facts about Liechtenstein
Yonaguni Islands
News: Keen Sword 27, one of the largest joint military exercises between Japan and the US , has been conducted at Yonaguni Island near Taiwan. About Yonaguni Islands Location: Yonaguni Island is part of the Yaeyama Islands located in the Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the westernmost inhabited island of Japan. It is located 110… Continue reading Yonaguni Islands
Key Facts about Azerbaijan
News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku to strengthen future bilateral relations between India and Azerbaijan. Key Facts about Azerbaijan Azerbaijan is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is located at the junction of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is bounded in the east by… Continue reading Key Facts about Azerbaijan
Key Facts about Poland
News: India and Poland announced four initiatives on trade, defence, counter-terrorism and disaster resilience during Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s visit to India. Key Facts about Poland Poland is a country located in the physical centre of the European continent. Boundaries: It is bordered bordered by 7 nations: Russia and Lithuania in the northeast, Belarus andUkraine… Continue reading Key Facts about Poland
Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh
News: Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List. About Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh Location: Sirpur Village is located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. It is situated on the eastern banks of theMahanadi River. Architectural Features: It was an important settlement between the… Continue reading Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh
Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
News: Three Indian sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are two among them. About Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang Location: The Karst–Mud-Volcano Complex is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Distinct Geological Features: The site is known… Continue reading Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Abyei Region
News: South Sudanese officials reported that Sudanese military drone strikes on a market in the disputed Abyei region killed over 150 people, amid escalating cross-border violence. About Abyei Region The Abyei region is a disputed territory located along the border between Sudan and South Sudan. It borders Sudan’s Kordofan region, which has become a major… Continue reading Abyei Region
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A New Study Identifies Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary as a Vital Refuge for Tiger Recovery and Wildlife Conservation in Rajasthan. About Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Karauli district of Rajasthan. It is the northern extension of the Ranthamboree National Park. Associated river: It is bounded on the west by… Continue reading Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
