News: A four-member team from Keralam recently scaled Ramjak, a 6,318-metre peak in the remote Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. About Ramjak Mountain The Ramjak mountain is a high-altitude mountain peak located in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. The peak is located near Shingo La, which is a popular trek route from Himachal to… Continue reading Ramjak Mountain
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Parang La
News: The NCC’s ‘Aparajita – Parang La 2026’ expedition was flagged-in at Karzok, Ladakh on September 16, 2026. About Parang La Parang La is a high-altitude mountain pass in the Trans-Himalayas. Connects: It connects the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh with the Changthang region of Ladakh. Historical Significance: It was a traditional trade route between… Continue reading Parang La
Madurai Meenakshi Temple
News: The Maha Kumbabishekam ceremony of Madurai Meenakshi Temple was held after seventeen years, with thousands of devotees witnessing the event. About Madurai Meenakshi Temple Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple. Location: It is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on the southern bank of the Vaigai River. Deities: The main deities are Meenakshi… Continue reading Madurai Meenakshi Temple
Key Facts about Kosovo
News: The Kosovo war crimes tribunal will deliver its verdict on former President Hashim Thaci and former wartime commanders accused of murder and torture during the 1990s Kosovo war. Key Facts about Kosovo Location: Kosovo is a landlocked self-declared independent country located in the Balkans region of Europe. Bordering countries: It is bordered by Serbia,… Continue reading Key Facts about Kosovo
Kishau Multipurpose Project
News: Six states signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to pave the way for the long-pending 422 MW Kishau Multipurpose Project. About Kishau Multipurpose Project The Kishau Multipurpose Project is an inter-state hydropower and water-storage project on the Tons River. Location: The project site lies on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Aim: The project… Continue reading Kishau Multipurpose Project
Willingdon Island
News: A CPEO seminar highlighted the need to diversify operations and revitalise Willingdon Island to boost Cochin Port’s revenue and employment. About Willingdon Island Location: Willingdon Island is a man-made island in the city of Kochi, Kerala. It is surrounded by the backwaters and the Arabian Sea It is one of the largest man-made islands… Continue reading Willingdon Island
Ramanathaswamy Temple
News: At the 2026 BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen before an image of the Ramanathaswamy Temple’s 1,212-pillar corridor. About Ramanathaswamy Temple Location: Ramanathaswamy Temple is located in Rameswaram on Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu. Religious Association: It is a historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the… Continue reading Ramanathaswamy Temple
Guneri Inland Mangrove
News: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister felicitated the Guneri Inland Mangrove Village Biodiversity Management Committee for its sustained efforts to conserve the Guneri inland mangroves. About Guneri Inland Mangrove Guneri Inland Mangrove is a natural inland mangrove site located in Kutch district of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 45 km… Continue reading Guneri Inland Mangrove
Key Facts About Burundi
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Republic of Burundi. Key Facts About Burundi It is a landlocked country located in east-central Africa. Boundaries: It is bounded by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, Lake… Continue reading Key Facts About Burundi
Bab el-Mandeb Strait
News: The Houthis have captured Mokha port and Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over this vital shipping route. About Bab el-Mandeb Strait Location: Bab el-Mandeb Strait lies at the southern tip of the Red Sea, between Yemen and the Horn of Africa. It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and the African… Continue reading Bab el-Mandeb Strait
