News: An Indian Air Force IL-76 strategic airlift aircraft, Gajraj, transported the sacred relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana from Delhi to Mongolia on 30 May 2026. About Key Facts About Mongolia Location: Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East Asia. Bordering nations: It is bordered by two nations: China to the south and Russia… Continue reading Key Facts About Mongolia
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Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu
News: Researchers and local groups renewed efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the megalithic site of Chokahatu in Jharkhand. About Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu Chokahatu is a famous megalithic burial site associated with the Munda tribe, where stones were erected in honour of the deceased as part of a long-standing cultural tradition. Location:… Continue reading Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu
Key Facts about Myanmar
News: Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing will visit India from May 30 to June 3, 2026, after the controversial election held between December 2025 and January 2026. About Key Facts about Myanmar Location: Myanmar is the northernmost country of Southeast Asia and is located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia. Bordering Countries:… Continue reading Key Facts about Myanmar
Mekedatu Project and Arkavathi River
News: The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu’s review petition against the Mekedatu project and rejected its request for open court hearing. About Mekedatu Project The Mekedatu Project is a multi-purpose balancing reservoir and drinking water project initiated by the Government of Karnataka. Location: The project is located near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district, Karnataka, about 90… Continue reading Mekedatu Project and Arkavathi River
Singalila National Park
News: Communities in Darjeeling predict the arrival of rains with a bird call of Bay Woodpecker found in dense forest of Singalila National Park. About Singalila National Park Location: Singalila National Park is located on the Singalila Ridge at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above mean sea level, in the Darjeeling district of… Continue reading Singalila National Park
Bismarck Sea
News: A submarine volcanic eruption began on 8 May along the Titan Ridge in the Bismarck Sea, highlighting poor mapping of Earth’s deep ocean floor. About Bismarck Sea Location: The Bismarck Sea lies in the southwestern Pacific Ocean near the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea. Nomenclature: It was named after the German statesman Otto… Continue reading Bismarck Sea
Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Haryana’s first constellation garden, named ‘Nakshatra Vatika’, has been developed at the Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary. About Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary is located between two districts (Kurukshetra and Kaithal) of Haryana. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1988. It holds the distinction of being the third-largest forest in Haryana. Area: It… Continue reading Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
Key Facts about Cyprus
News: India and Cyprus elevated its relationship to a strategic partnership with a focus on defence, maritime security, cyber security and connectivity. Key Facts about Cyprus Location: Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located about 65 km south of Turkey and 100 km west of Syria. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, after… Continue reading Key Facts about Cyprus
Key facts about Netherlands
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Netherlands for the second leg of his five-country tour. Key facts about Netherlands Location: The Netherlands is located in Northwestern Europe. It is also known as Holland. It is geographically positioned in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Boundary nations: The Netherlands is bordered by… Continue reading Key facts about Netherlands
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is being developed as a second habitat for Asiatic lions to reduce extinction risk from Gir Forest concentration. About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Barda Hills near the coastal city of Porbandar in the Saurashtra region in Gujarat. Area: The sanctuary spreads across 192.31 sq. km. Terrain: The… Continue reading Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
