News– Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak after Kilimanjaro, is experiencing rapid glacier loss due to climate change. About Mount Kenya Location: Central Kenya, just south of the Equator. Elevation: 5,199 meters (17,058 feet) at its highest peak, Batian. Peaks: Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m), and Point Lenana (4,985m) Geology: An extinct stratovolcano that has undergone significant… Continue reading Mount Kenya
Category: Places in News
Senkaku Islands
News- Japan has expressed strong concerns over the extended presence of Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. About Senkaku Islands Location: The Senkaku Islands are an uninhabited group of 8 islands situated in the East China Sea. Current Control: The islands are currently administered and controlled by… Continue reading Senkaku Islands
Black Sea
News- US and Russian officials are in Saudi Arabia and holding talks on Ukraine War and Black Sea Ceasefire. The Black Sea ceasefire agreement aims to restore free navigation for shipping. About Black Sea Location– It is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia. Bordering region: West: The Balkan Peninsula… Continue reading Black Sea
Ana Sagar Lake
News– The Supreme Court has ordered the Rajasthan government to dismantle the illegally constructed Seven Wonders Park near Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer within six months. The decision cites environmental concerns and violations of wetland regulations. Ana Sagar Lake. About Ana Sagar Lake Location– It is an artificial lake (man-made lake) located in the Ajmer… Continue reading Ana Sagar Lake
Balochistan
News: The Balochistan train hijacking on March 11, 2025, has drawn global attention as a deadly escalation in Pakistan’s longest-running insurgency. About Balochistan Balochistan is the largest and most sparsely populated province of Pakistan. It lies in the southwestern region of the country. It is bordered by Iran to the west, Afghanistan to the northwest,… Continue reading Balochistan
Key Facts about Philippines
News– Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was recently arrested on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant over allegations of crimes against humanity during his war on drugs campaign. Philippine About Philippines Capital– Manila Location– It is an island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. Maritime bordering countries-Taiwan to the north, Japan to… Continue reading Key Facts about Philippines
Bungus Valley
News: J&K government plans to develop Bangus Valley near LoC as an ecotourism hub. About Bungus Valley Bungus Valley is situated in the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir. It lies within the Handwara sub-district, located in the Trans-Himalayan region of northern India. The valley is located at an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet above… Continue reading Bungus Valley
Vanuatu
News: Vanuatu has been in the news recently due to its popular Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, which allows wealthy individuals to obtain its passport. About Vanuatu Location: Vanuatu is a Pacific island country situated about 800 km west of Fiji and 1,770 km east of Australia. The country consists of 13 main islands and… Continue reading Vanuatu
White Island (Whakaari)
News: The owners of New Zealand’s Whakaari (White Island) volcano were cleared of legal responsibility for the 2019 eruption that killed 22 people. The High Court ruled they only owned the land and were not liable for tourist safety. About White Island (Whakaari) White Island is an active stratovolcano located in the Bay of Plenty, off… Continue reading White Island (Whakaari)
Key Facts about Honduras
News: Recently, India delivered 26 tons of humanitarian aid to Honduras in response to Tropical Storm SARA. About Honduras Honduras is located in Central America, bordered by: North: The Caribbean Sea South: El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean (via the Gulf of Fonseca) East: Nicaragua West: Guatemala Landscape: Mostly mountainous (about 80% of the country),… Continue reading Key Facts about Honduras
