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
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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
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
Birch Glacier
News: Recently, a massive portion of the Birch Glacier broke off, causing extensive destruction to an Alpine village in Switzerland. About Birch Glacier Birch Glacier is situated in the Lotschental Valley in northern Switzerland. The glacier lies within the Alpine region, known for its extensive glacial coverage. The collapse of Birch Glacier led to the… Continue reading Birch Glacier
Mt. Khangchendzonga
News: Sikkim Chief Minister has urged the Centre to ensure that Mt. Khangchendzonga, the world’s third-highest peak, regarded as sacred by the people of the State, is made out of bounds for mountaineers. About Mt. Khangchendzonga It lies in the eastern Himalayas, straddling the India–Nepal border, located between Sikkim (India) and Taplejung District (Nepal). Kangchenjunga… Continue reading Mt. Khangchendzonga
Zangezur Corridor
News: The Zangezur Corridor is in focus after Armenia’s Security Council Secretary visited New Delhi and held talks with India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. Zangezur Corridor About Zangezur Corridor The Zangezur Corridor is a planned transport route that connects Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan region by passing through the southern part of Armenia. It will… Continue reading Zangezur Corridor
