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Trans-Arabian Pipeline

News: With Iran threatening the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE are accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on this chokepoint by expanding alternative infrastructure. About Trans-Arabian Pipeline Trans-Arabian Pipeline is a crude oil pipeline located in southwestern Asia. It is also called the Tapline.  Operational from: It became operational in… Continue reading Trans-Arabian Pipeline

Sholayar Dam

News: An elderly woman was found dead and partially consumed, allegedly by a leopard, near her residence at Sholayar Nagar in the Sholayar Dam. About Sholayar Dam Location: The Sholayar Dam is situated near Valparai in Tamil Nadu.  It is a masonry gravity dam built across the Sholayar River, which forms part of the Chalakudy… Continue reading Sholayar Dam

Umiam Lake

News: A conservation group opposed a ₹330-crore Taj Umiam Luxury Resort project proposed on an island in Umiam Lake. About Umiam Lake Umiam Lake is a large manmade reservoir created for hydroelectric power generation in Meghalaya. Location: It is located north of Shillong in Meghalaya. It is also called the Barapani Lake. It is one of… Continue reading Umiam Lake

Tehri Lake 

News: During the trial operation, the seaplane successfully took off from Jolly Grant Airport and landed at Koti Colony in the Tehri Lake area. About Tehri Lake Location: It is Asia’s largest man-made lake, located in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. Formation: Tehri Lake was formed when the waters of the Bhagirathi River were obstructed by… Continue reading Tehri Lake 

Raimona National Park

News: A new gecko species Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis was discovered near Raimona National Park, highlighting its rich biodiversity and research potential. About Raimona National Park Raimona National Park is a critical conservation area and part of the Eastern Himalayan foothills biodiversity hotspot. Location: The park is located in the Gossaigaon subdivision of Kokrajhar district in the… Continue reading Raimona National Park

Veli-Akkulam Estuary

News: The Veli–Akkulam estuary is gradually degrading as invasive species, pollution, urban runoff, and encroachment are disrupting its food web and reducing native biodiversity. About Veli–Akkulam estuary Location: The Veli–Akkulam Estuary is located on the Thiruvananthapuram coast, Kerala. It is a small, shallow, and bar-built estuary that forms part of the Kerala backwater system, adjoining… Continue reading Veli-Akkulam Estuary

Key Facts About Hungary

News: Nationalist leader Viktor Orban, who ruled for 16 years, conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, with a record 77.8% turnout and clear majority results. Key Facts About Hungary Location: Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Bordering Countries: Hungary shares borders with Slovakia (north), Ukraine (northeast), Romania (east), Serbia and… Continue reading Key Facts About Hungary

King Fahd Causeway

News: The King Fahd Causeway was recently closed following threats of Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. About King Fahd Causeway Location: It is a series of bridges connecting the island nation of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, spanning the Gulf of Bahrain. Inaugurated:  It was started in 1986.  Managed and operated by: It is… Continue reading King Fahd Causeway

Nakki Lake and Shaktipeeth of Ambaji Temple

News: Ambaji Temple is set to become a tourism hub with the Rinchhadiya Mahadev Lake project, inspired by Nakki Lake. About Nakki Lake Location: Nakki Lake is a lake situated at Mount Abu in Rajasthan. It is recognized as the first ever manmade lake in India. Height: It is situated at a height of more… Continue reading Nakki Lake and Shaktipeeth of Ambaji Temple

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