Category: Places in News

Aral Sea

News: The Aral Sea is discussed due to long-term human-induced environmental damage caused by river diversion for agriculture during the Soviet period. About Aral Sea Aral Sea is an endorheic salt lake, meaning it’s a closed basin with no outflow to the ocean. Borders: It marks the border between Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to… Continue reading Aral Sea

Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir

News: The Zehanpora site gained attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned its archaeological discovery in his Mann ki Baat address. About Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir Zehanpora is a large Buddhist archaeological site that highlights the deep historical roots of Buddhism in Kashmir. Location: Zehanpora is located in Baramulla district of Jammu and… Continue reading Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir

Mayon Volcano

News: A series of mild eruptions at Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers in a permanent danger zone on its foothills. About Mayon Volcano Location: It is located in Albay Province in the Bicol Region of Luzon, Philippines.  Geology: It is located on a convergent boundary between the… Continue reading Mayon Volcano

Somnath Temple

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Somnath temple’s survival over the past thousand years reflects the country’s indomitable civilisational spirit. About Somnath Temple Location: The Somnath temple is located along the coastline in Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Meaning: Somnath means “Lord of the Soma” or “moon”. The site is… Continue reading Somnath Temple

Gandhar Oilfield

News: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plans to store captured carbon dioxide in depleted wells at Gujarat’s Gandhar oilfield, marking the company’s first full-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) pilot. About Gandhar Oilfield Location: The Gandhar oilfield is a major oil and gas field located in the Jambusar-Broach block of the Cambay Basin in… Continue reading Gandhar Oilfield

Alps Mountain Range

News– A deadly bar fire at Crans-Montana, a Swiss ski resort located in the Alps mountain range, has drawn attention to the region, which is a major centre of alpine tourism and winter sports in Europe. About Alps Mountain Range Type & age: The Alps are young fold mountains, formed during the Alpine orogeny, which… Continue reading Alps Mountain Range

Key Facts about Bulgaria

News: EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone. Key Facts about Bulgaria Bulgaria is a middle-sized country situated in Southeast Europe, in the east of the Balkans. It is situated… Continue reading Key Facts about Bulgaria

Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary

News: The Government has declared the Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh as an Eco sensitive zone. About Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary Location: It is located in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. Type: It is a permanent freshwater environment consisting of two oxbow lakes namely Parvati Tal and Arga Tal. Associated river: It was a part… Continue reading Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary

Isthmus of Tehuantepec

News: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is in news after a deadly derailment of the Interoceanic Train in Oaxaca, where at least 13 people were killed when the passenger train carrying 250 people derailed near Nizanda. About Isthmus of Tehuantepec Location: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is a narrow strip of land located in southern Mexico. The… Continue reading Isthmus of Tehuantepec

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