News: Two Russian oil tankers sustained significant damage during a storm in the Kerch Strait. The damage caused oil to spill and triggered an emergency rescue operation. About Kerch Strait It is a strait in Eastern Europe. It connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. It separates the Kerch Peninsula of Crimea in… Continue reading Kerch Strait
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Caspian Sea
News: Kazakhstan state owned energy company said that it had decontaminated Soviet-era oil waste on the shores of the Caspian Sea, which has been reeling under the effects of pollution and global warning. About Caspian Sea It is the largest inland body of water in the world by surface area. It is located between… Continue reading Caspian Sea
Notre Dame Cathedral
News: Notre Dame Cathedral, one of France’s most iconic landmarks, recently reopened after five years of restoration following the 2019 fire. About Notre Dame Cathedral It is a medieval Catholic cathedral located on an island in the Seine River in Paris, France. The cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is regarded as one… Continue reading Notre Dame Cathedral
Key facts about Guinea
News: Violence and stampede at a football stadium in southeastern Guinea resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. Key facts about Guinea (Republic of Guinea) Location– It is a coastal country in western Africa. Capital– Conakry (Largest city of Guinea) Borders– It is bordered by Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to… Continue reading Key facts about Guinea
Lake Effect Snow
News: The Great Lakes region in the United States is experiencing extreme winter weather, with heavy lake-effect snow and freezing temperatures. About Lake Effect snow It is a localized weather phenomenon that causes heavy snowfall due to the interaction between cold air and the warmer waters of large lakes. This phenomenon is common in areas… Continue reading Lake Effect Snow
Taiwan Strait
Source – This post on Taiwan Strait is based on the article “Japan warship asserts right to sail through Taiwan Strait” published in The Hindu on 27th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, a Japanese warship Sazanami destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time asserting its right to freedom of navigation. About Taiwan Strait 1.… Continue reading Taiwan Strait
Gopalpur Port
Source- This post on Gopalpur Port is based on the article “Adani Ports enters agreement to acquire 95 per cent stake in Gopalpur port” published in The Telegraph on 17th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Odisha government has approved the proposal of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) acquisition of 95 per cent… Continue reading Gopalpur Port
New Caledonia
Source-This post on New Caledonia has been created based on the article “France: Will quell New Caledonia riots ‘whatever the cost”published in “Times of India” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? French security forces are intensifying their actions to restore order in New Caledonia due to continuing and fatal disturbances. About New Caledonia 1. Geographical… Continue reading New Caledonia
Cook Islands
Source– This post on Cook Islands has been created based on the article “The tiny nation at the vanguard of mining the ocean floor” published in “The Hindu” on 9th May 2024. Why in the news? The Cook Islands is leading efforts to explore deep-sea mining for minerals essential in electric car batteries. About Cook Islands… Continue reading Cook Islands
Paradip Port
Source-This post on Paradip Port is based on the article “Paradip Port becomes numero uno among Indian Major Ports in cargo throughput in FY 2023-24” published in “PIB” on 2nd April 2024. Why in the News? Paradip Port has become the country’s highest cargo-handling major port, surpassing Deendayal Port, Kandla, for the first time in… Continue reading Paradip Port
