News: A recent volcanic eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia released an ash cloud soaring up to an astounding 11 kilometers into the sky. About Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It lies along the tectonically active Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone… Continue reading Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
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Key Facts about Croatia
News: PM Modi hopes India and Croatia to make long term plans for defence cooperation, after a trip to Croatia. Key Facts about Croatia Location: It is a small, crescent-shaped country located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula in the southeastern Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Borders: It borders Slovenia,… Continue reading Key Facts about Croatia
Strait of Hormuz
News: The Strait of Hormuz has been in the news recently due to escalating tensions and intense military clashes between Iran and Israel in West Asia. About Strait of Hormuz Location: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway located between Iran and Oman. It connects the Persian Gulf (north) with the Gulf of Oman… Continue reading Strait of Hormuz
Shipki La
News: Recently, Himachal Pradesh has opened the Shipki La Pass for domestic tourists. Shipki La About Shipki La Shipki La is a motorable mountain pass located in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, near the India-Tibet (China) border. It sits at an altitude of 3,930 metres above sea level. The Sutlej River, known as Langqên Zangbo in… Continue reading Shipki La
Key Facts about Cyprus
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Cyprus marking the first stop of his three-nation tour. Key Facts about Cyprus. About Cyprus Location: Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located about 65 km south of Turkey and 100 km west of Syria. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, after… Continue reading Key Facts about Cyprus
Lake Natron
News: Climate impact is jeopardising delicate balance of Tanzania’s Lake Natron bringing Flamingos under threat. Lake Natron About Lake Natron Lake Natron is a salt or alkaline lake located in north Ngorongoro District of Arusha Region in Tanzania at the border with Kenya. It is in the Gregory Rift, which is the eastern branch of… Continue reading Lake Natron
Indravati National Park
News: Security forces have recovered the bodies of five Maoist cadres during the ongoing anti-Naxal operations in the Indravati National Park area of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh. Indravati National Park. About Indravati National Park Location: It is a national park located in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh state of India. Naming: The park derives its name… Continue reading Indravati National Park
Kalvarayan Hills
News: In a first, girl from tribal community in Kalvarayan Hills earns her seat in IIT. About Kalvarayan Hills Location: They are a major range of hills situated in the Eastern Ghats of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Acting as a watershed: Along with the Pachaimalai, Javadi, and Shevaroy hills, they separate the… Continue reading Kalvarayan Hills
Socotra Island
News: UAE partners with WHO to launch two-year initiative targeting child malnutrition crisis on Yemen’s Socotra Island. Socotra Island About Socotra Island Location: It is a Yemeni island situated between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea in the Indian Ocean. It lies 380 km south of the Arabian Peninsula and 232 km east of… Continue reading Socotra Island
Mount Etna
News: Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy erupted recently creating a spectacular display while sending a massive cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the sky. About Mount Etna Mount Etna is a volcano located in Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mount Etna is located on an… Continue reading Mount Etna
