News: The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu’s review petition against the Mekedatu project and rejected its request for open court hearing. About Mekedatu Project The Mekedatu Project is a multi-purpose balancing reservoir and drinking water project initiated by the Government of Karnataka. Location: The project is located near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district, Karnataka, about 90… Continue reading Mekedatu Project and Arkavathi River
Category: Places in News
Singalila National Park
News: Communities in Darjeeling predict the arrival of rains with a bird call of Bay Woodpecker found in dense forest of Singalila National Park. About Singalila National Park Location: Singalila National Park is located on the Singalila Ridge at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above mean sea level, in the Darjeeling district of… Continue reading Singalila National Park
Bismarck Sea
News: A submarine volcanic eruption began on 8 May along the Titan Ridge in the Bismarck Sea, highlighting poor mapping of Earth’s deep ocean floor. About Bismarck Sea Location: The Bismarck Sea lies in the southwestern Pacific Ocean near the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea. Nomenclature: It was named after the German statesman Otto… Continue reading Bismarck Sea
Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Haryana’s first constellation garden, named ‘Nakshatra Vatika’, has been developed at the Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary. About Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary is located between two districts (Kurukshetra and Kaithal) of Haryana. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1988. It holds the distinction of being the third-largest forest in Haryana. Area: It… Continue reading Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
Key Facts about Cyprus
News: India and Cyprus elevated its relationship to a strategic partnership with a focus on defence, maritime security, cyber security and connectivity. Key Facts 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
Key facts about Netherlands
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Netherlands for the second leg of his five-country tour. Key facts about Netherlands Location: The Netherlands is located in Northwestern Europe. It is also known as Holland. It is geographically positioned in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Boundary nations: The Netherlands is bordered by… Continue reading Key facts about Netherlands
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is being developed as a second habitat for Asiatic lions to reduce extinction risk from Gir Forest concentration. About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Barda Hills near the coastal city of Porbandar in the Saurashtra region in Gujarat. Area: The sanctuary spreads across 192.31 sq. km. Terrain: The… Continue reading Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
Key Facts About Sweden and Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently conferred with Sweden’s highest honour for a Head of Government, the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross. Key Facts about Sweden Location: Sweden is a Northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.… Continue reading Key Facts About Sweden and Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross
Key Facts About Norway
News: Trade and energy cooperation are expected to dominate discussions for the first bilateral visit to Norway by an Indian Prime Minister. Key Facts About Norway Location: Norway is a northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is bounded by the Barents Sea to the north, the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea… Continue reading Key Facts About Norway
Agalega Islands
News: Agalega Island is becoming a key part of India’s strategy to strengthen its naval presence and monitor important trade routes in the Indian Ocean. About Agalega Islands The Agalega Islands are two islands situated in the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by the Seychelles to the north, the Maldives, the US base Diego Garcia… Continue reading Agalega Islands
