News: The Turkish government is set up to oversee a new peace initiative with Kurdish leaders kept in prison. About Kurdistan Region Kurdistan is a broadly defined geographic region traditionally inhabited mainly by Kurds. Spread: It consists of an extensive plateau and mountain area, spread over large parts of eastern Turkey, northern Iraq and western… Continue reading Kurdistan Region
Category: Places in News
Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Over three decades after tigers became extinct in Gujarat, the arrival of tiger in Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary has sparked fresh optimism about reviving the species in Gujarat. About Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary Location: The Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area located in the Dahod district of Gujarat, near the border with Madhya Pradesh.… Continue reading Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary
Sir Creek
News: Over a year after identifying the need for fast patrol boats and Landing Craft Assaults for deployment in Sir Creek, the Brahmaputra basin, and eastern Ladakh, the Army has moved forward by issuing two RFPs to vendors for their procurement. About Sir Creek Location: It is a fluctuating 96-km tidal estuary along the India-Pakistan… Continue reading Sir Creek
Saranda Forest
News: Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Government of Jharkhand to notify 31,468.25 hectares of the Saranda Game Sanctuary as Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary. About Saranda Forest Saranda Forest is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. The name “Saranda” comes from a local expression meaning “The Land of Seven Hundred Hills,” reflecting its hilly… Continue reading Saranda Forest
Mudh-Nyoma Airbase
News– The Chief of the Air Staff inaugurated the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh. About Mudh-Nyoma Airbase Location & Altitude: Situated in Nyoma, Leh district of Ladakh at an altitude of 13,700 feet (4,200 m), making it India’s highest fighter-capable airfield and the fifth highest in the world. Strategic Proximity: Located 23 km from the Line… Continue reading Mudh-Nyoma Airbase
Key Facts About Bhutan
News: Prime Minister will be visiting the Kingdom of Bhutan from 11-12 November 2025. Key Facts About Bhutan Location: Bhutan is a small, landlocked country in South-Central Asia located on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas. Bordering nations: Bhutan is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north and by the Indian states… Continue reading Key Facts About Bhutan
Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended approval for 12 key defence projects in Ladakh across Changthang Cold Desert Sanctuary and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary. About Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located at the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. Established: 1987 Area: It… Continue reading Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Siang Valley
News: Recent surveys in Simong village, found six butterfly species new to India. About Siang Valley Location: It is located in the Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. River: The Siang River (Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet) flows into Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. Importance tribes: Tribe include Adi (Litin), Nyishi, Memba, Khamba, and… Continue reading Siang Valley
Pampadum Shola National Park
News: Pampadum Shola National Park is in the news for its successful forest restoration work. In recent years, the Forest Department has been removing non-native trees and wattle that had spread across the park and harmed its natural shola-grassland ecosystem. About Pampadum Shola National Park Location: The Pampadum Shola National Park located in Idukki, Kerala.… Continue reading Pampadum Shola National Park
Key Facts About Cameroon
News: Cameroon’s security forces killed 48 civilians during protests over President Paul Biya’s re-election. Key Facts About Cameroon Location: It is located in Central and West Africa on the Bight of Bonny, part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. Capital: Yaoundé is the capital. Boundary: It shares land borders with six countries:… Continue reading Key Facts About Cameroon
