News: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully carried out a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation under Project Sampark at Chatergala Pass in the Bhaderwah–Chatergala axis in Jammu region of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. About Chattergala Pass Chattergala Pass is a mountain pass located in the Middle Himalayas of the Jammu region of Jammu… Continue reading Chattergala Pass
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Mir Alam lake
News: Recently, nine workers and engineers working on the bridge across the Mir Alam Tank were rescued by HYDRAA after their boat malfunctioned. About Mir Alam lake Location– It is a freshwater tank located in Hyderabad, Telangana, situated on the southern side of the Musi River. Source of water: The tank is fed by streams… Continue reading Mir Alam lake
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A forest fire has been burning for the past two days within Sikkim’s Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary. About Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in East Sikkim. It is situated at the tri-junction of Sikkim, Bengal and Bhutan. The Pangolakha range in the east separates Sikkim from Bhutan. It is linked to… Continue reading Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
Galathea Bay, Pemmaya Bay, and Nanjappa Bay
News: The Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project has raised concerns after Tribal Council members alleged pressure to surrender ancestral lands in three bays. About Galathea Bay, Pemmaya Bay, and Nanjappa Bay Location: Galathea Bay lies on the south-eastern coast of Great Nicobar Island, while Pemmaya Bay and Nanjappa Bay are located along the western… Continue reading Galathea Bay, Pemmaya Bay, and Nanjappa Bay
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a notification declaring Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as an Eco-Sensitive Zone to conserve biodiversity. About Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Aravalli mountain range. Location: It is situated in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan in western India and extends… Continue reading Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Key Facts about Guatemala
News: Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day nationwide state of siege after gang violence killed seven police officers. Key Facts about Guatemala Location: Guatemala is located in Central America. Bordered by: It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Gulf of Honduras to the northeast. Border countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico.… Continue reading Key Facts about Guatemala
Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SCNBWL) issued guidelines on diverting sanctuary land for religious structures after a proposal involving Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary, which houses two historic temples. About Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Aravalli Hills in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat. Establishment: It was declared… Continue reading Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary
Finke River
News: The Finke Riveris believed to be the world’s oldest river system. Researchers say it began flowing between 300 and 400 million years ago, long before dinosaurs walked the planet. About Finke River The Finke River is also called Larapinta in the Indigenous Arrente language. Location: It is located in central Australia and flows through… Continue reading Finke River
Famous Tunnels of India
News: India’s tunnel infrastructure is in focus due to recent completions, operational launches, and progress in major strategic and transport tunnel projects. About Famous Tunnels of India Atal Tunnel Situated in: It is situated in Himachal Pradesh. Location: It is located Beneath the Pir Panjal ranges. Connects: It connects the Manali with Lahaul–Spiti. Key Features:… Continue reading Famous Tunnels of India
Bhadrakali Temple Inscription
News: The Bhadrakali Temple inscription has drawn attention for highlighting the historical legacy, religious importance, and preservation of Somnath-related epigraphic records. About Bhadrakali Temple Inscription The Bhadrakali Temple inscription is an important 12th-century epigraph that records the history and patronage of the Somnath Temple. It is a eulogistic inscription of Param Pashupata Acharya Shriman Bhavabrihaspati,… Continue reading Bhadrakali Temple Inscription
