News: A Myanmar military air strike near a market in rebel-held Rakhine State killed at least 49 people and injured 58 others. About Rakhine State of Myanmar Location: It is located in southwestern Myanmar. Bordered by: It is bordered by Chin State to the north, other Myanmar regions to the east, the Bay of Bengal to… Continue reading Rakhine State of Myanmar
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Indrayani River
News: As part of the Seva Sankalp initiative, the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) organised a stakeholder consultation on Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and emergency preparedness at Lonavala and Bhushi Dams. About Indrayani River Indrayani River is a rain-fed river through Maharashtra. Origin: It originates at Kurvande village near Lonavala, in the North Western Ghats… Continue reading Indrayani River
Emi Koussi Volcano
News: A 2024 astronaut photo captured a snow-like salt deposit on northern Chad’s Emi Koussi volcano, surrounded by ancient lava, vents, and waterways. About Emi Koussi Volcano Location: Emi Koussi volcano is a pyroclastic shield volcano located in Northern Chad. It’s located within the Tibesti Massif, a volcanic mountain range that straddles the border between… Continue reading Emi Koussi Volcano
Key Facts about Naoero
News: The President of Naoero recently announced the change of name of country from Nauru to Naoero in the U.N. General Assembly. Key Facts about Naoero Location: Naoero is a tiny island located in north-east of Australia, 42 km south of the equator. It lies within the Micronesia sub-region of Oceania, with its nearest neighbour… Continue reading Key Facts about Naoero
Golan Heights
News: Syrian President used his UN General Assembly speech to criticise Israel, reaffirm Syria’s claim over the Golan Heights and call for Israeli withdrawal. About Golan Heights The Golan Heights is a strategically significant plateau located in southwestern Syria, near the borders of Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. It covers approximately 1,150 sq. km, stretching 71… Continue reading Golan Heights
Key Facts about Djibouti
News: United nations warned that renewed fighting in Yemen could drive 10,000 refugees to Djibouti and displace over 2.3 lakh people within Yemen. Key Facts about Djibouti Location: Djibouti is located on the northeast coast of the Horn of Africa. Borders: It is bounded by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and southwest,… Continue reading Key Facts about Djibouti
Subic Bay
News: Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA). About Subic Bay Subic Bay is an embayment of the South China Sea. It is located on the southwestern coast of Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is situated 35… Continue reading Subic Bay
Lord Howe Island and Tasman Sea
News: A 16-year study found a sharp rise in plastic ingestion by fledgling sable shearwaters on Lord Howe Island between 2010 and 2026. About Lord Howe Island Lord Howe Island is a volcanic, crescent-shaped island and part of the Lord Howe Island Group. Location: It lies in the Tasman Sea, about 650 km off Australia’s east… Continue reading Lord Howe Island and Tasman Sea
North Sea
News: The European Union’s first full-scale carbon dioxide storage facility entered commercial operation in Denmark in the North Sea. About North Sea Aspects Description About The North Sea is a northern European sea and part of the Atlantic Ocean. It connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the English Channel in the southwest and to the… Continue reading North Sea
Perim Island
News: Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized Yemen’s Perim Island, a strategic point in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. About Perim Island Perim Island is a small volcanic island belonging to Yemen. It is also known as Mayun Island. Location: It is located in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, at the southern entrance of the Red Sea. Channel Division:… Continue reading Perim Island
