News: The Indian Navy’s first training squadron INS Aravali arrives at Réunion island, Mauritius. About Réunion Island Location: Reunion Island is a remote Indian Ocean island located between Madagascar and Mauritius. It is an overseas region of France. Capital: The island’s capital is Saint-Denis which is home to one-fifth of the population. The Island is… Continue reading Réunion Island
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Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR)
News: The unauthorised construction of roads within Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats has recently drawn concern. About Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) Location: It is located in the Southern Western Ghats of Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamilnadu. It is the 5th Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu and the 51st tiger… Continue reading Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR)
Key Facts about Fiji
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will supply training and equipment to help strengthen Fiji’s maritime security. About Fiji Fiji is a sovereign island nation in Melanesia, Oceania. It is officially known as the Republic of Fiji. It is well known for its strategic location in the South Pacific as well as… Continue reading Key Facts about Fiji
Drake Passage
News: Recently, a massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage, the stormy strait that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. About Drake Passage The Drake Passage is located between Cape Horn at the tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. The passage is named after Sir Francis Drake, who was the first Englishman to… Continue reading Drake Passage
Lipulekh Pass
News: Nepal has objected to India and China announcing the reopening of border trade through the Lipulekh Pass, citing its claims over the region. About Lipulekh Pass It is a high-altitude Himalayan mountain pass situated in the Kumaon region of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Height: The pass lies at approximately 5,334 meters (17,500 feet)… Continue reading Lipulekh Pass
Mount Elbrus
News: Kabak Yano, a mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh, successfully ascended Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, located in Itanagar. About Mount Elbrus It is located in southwest Russia and is part of the Caucasus Mountains. It also lies within the boundaries of Prielbrusye National Park. Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Russia as… Continue reading Mount Elbrus
Key Facts about Alaska
News: The “Alaska Moment” between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin marked a critical diplomatic interaction with significant global ramifications About Alaska It is located at the extreme northwest of the North American continent. The Alaska Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the Western Hemisphere. Alaska spans both the Eastern and Western… Continue reading Key Facts about Alaska
Sulawesi Island
News: The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sulawesi, Indonesia. About Sulawesi Island Sulawesi, formerly called Celebes, is a major island in Southeast Asia. It forms part of Indonesia’s Greater Sunda Islands chain. It is ranked as the 11th largest island in the world. It is shaped by… Continue reading Sulawesi Island
Key Facts about Singapore
News: India and Singapore recently finalised around ten agreements. Pacts were signed on areas including on connectivity, digitalisation, healthcare and medicine, skills development and advanced technology. About Singapore Location: Singapore is a city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, about 137 kilometres north of the Equator. It consists of the main diamond-shaped… Continue reading Key Facts about Singapore
Perito Moreno Glacier
News: The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina is in the spotlight as it faces rapid disintegration due to rising global temperatures, raising fresh concerns over climate change and its impact on major freshwater reserves. About Perito Moreno Glacier The Perito Moreno Glacier, also known as the ‘White Giant’, is located near the city of El… Continue reading Perito Moreno Glacier
