News: Water samples from key flamingo habitats near Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS) showed rising toxicity, raising long-term ecological concerns. About Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary Location: It is located along the western bank of the Thane creek. It is the first flamingo sanctuary in India. Established: It was declared a flamingo sanctuary in 2015. Status: It was declared… Continue reading Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
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Darfur Region
News: An attack on a hospital in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed at least 64 people, including 13 children, according to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO). About Darfur Region Location: It is a region of western Sudan bordering Chad, Libya, and the Central African Republic. It lay between Kordofan to the east… Continue reading Darfur Region
National Chambal Sanctuary
News: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining threatening the fragile ecosystem of the National Chambal Sanctuary and its gharial habitat. About National Chambal Sanctuary Location: The sanctuary lies at the tri-junction of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. National Chambal Sanctuary is India’s first and only tri-state protected riverine sanctuary.… Continue reading National Chambal Sanctuary
Kharg Island
News: U.S.A forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, warning its oil infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts regional shipping. About Kharg Island Location: Kharg Island is a continental island of Iran located in the Persian Gulf. The island is 25 km off the coast of Iran and 483 km northwest of the Strait of… Continue reading Kharg Island
Kordofan Region
News: UN spokesperson said that clashes between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and the Sudanese Armed Forces in South Kordofan have intensified in recent days. About Kordofan Region It constitutes the central and southern area of Sudan. It is located between Darfur on the west and the valley of the White Nile River on the… Continue reading Kordofan Region
Key Facts About Malawi
News: India has dispatched a consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi following the drought caused by the El Nino effect. Key Facts About Malawi Location: Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. It is located in the Great Rift Valley along the western shore of Lake Malawi, which is the southernmost… Continue reading Key Facts About Malawi
Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary
News: High Court of Karnataka has directed State government to issue a further notification to include the left-out areas of the Kappatagudda reserve forest as part of the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary. About Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Gadag district of Karnataka. It is described as the “Western Ghats of… Continue reading Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary
Nuclear Sites of Iran
News: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility in Iran suffered recent damage during ongoing US–Israeli attacks. Major Nuclear Sites of Iran Natanz Nuclear Facility (near Kashan, Isfahan Province): Natanz is Iran’s primary uranium enrichment center containing large centrifuge facilities. Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (near Qom): Fordow is an… Continue reading Nuclear Sites of Iran
Key Facts About Finland
News: The President of Finland, Dr. Alexander Stubb, visited India on March 5, 2026, and participated as the Chief Guest at the Raisina Dialogue. Key Facts About Finland Location: Finland is a Nordic country located in the northern Europe. Borders: It shares land borders with Norway in the north, Sweden in the northwest, and Russia… Continue reading Key Facts About Finland
Key Facts About Qatar
News: Qatar’s air force shot down two Iranian aircraft and intercepted missiles and drones targeting its energy facilities. Key Facts About Qatar Location: It is located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The Qatari peninsula extends about 160 km into the Persian Gulf. Borders: Qatar shares a single land border with Saudi Arabia… Continue reading Key Facts About Qatar
