News: Manasbal Lake in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district is showing ecological recovery with the return of migratory birds. About Manasbal Lake Manasbal Lake: It is the deepest natural freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir and is known as the “Supreme Gem of all Kashmir Lakes.” Location: The lake is located in Ganderbal district, Srinagar, at… Continue reading Manasbal Lakes
Category: Places in News
Thukkachi Temple
News: The 12th-century Thukkachi Temple was exemplary restored which preserved the temple’s historical authenticity through a blend of traditional knowledge and modern conservation technology. About Thukkachi Temple Location: It is situated in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Arasalar River in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is also known… Continue reading Thukkachi Temple
Falkland Islands
News: After Argentina’s 2–1 victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso celebrated by holding up a banner that read, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” meaning “The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) are Argentine.” About Falkland Islands Location: They are archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the… Continue reading Falkland Islands
Medog Dam and Paizhen Fault
News: Chinese geologists have warned that the under-construction Medog Hydropower Project is being built above the active Paizhen Fault, raising structural safety concerns. About Medog Dam Medog Hydropower Project is a planned 60,000-MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River. Location: It is located in Medog County, Tibet, near the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo… Continue reading Medog Dam and Paizhen Fault
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
News: The Tamil Nadu government has locked and sealed 42 illegal resorts and farmhouses operating without permission in the eco-sensitive zone of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. About Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Location: It is located in Erode District, Tamil Nadu. It was declared as the 41st Tiger Reserve in the Country and 4th Tiger Reserve in… Continue reading Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Serious allegations of illegal encroachment, extensive tree felling, and attacks on forest personnel, including incidents of gunfire, have emerged from Behali Wildlife Sanctuary. About Behali Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalaya, in Sonitpur district of Assam. Boundaries: It lies between the two famous protected areas,… Continue reading Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
Perungulam Tank
News: Environmentalists have demanded conservation of Perungulam Tank due to illegal lotus cultivation, highlighting its rich avian biodiversity and ecological significance. About Perungulam Tank Perungulam Tank is a biodiversity-rich wetland and an important irrigation waterbody that supports rich bird biodiversity. Location: It is located in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. Key Features: Large Irrigation Tank: The tank spreads… Continue reading Perungulam Tank
Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
News: The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a Oryza Rufipogon variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). About Borjuli Wetland Location: The Borjuli wetland is located in Assam. Area: It has spread across an area of 0.41 hectares. Feature: It is known for harbouring a disease- and… Continue reading Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
Lake Laach
News: More than 1,000 minor earthquakes have revealed the presence of a deep, inclined magma reservoir beneath Germany’s Lake Laach volcano. About Lake Laach Location: It is a volcanic caldera lake located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is also known as Laacher See. Its water is blue in colour, very cold and bitter to the taste. … Continue reading Lake Laach
Volcán de Fuego
News: Tourists on Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego ran for safety after the volcano erupted and burning rocks fell across the trekking route. About Volcán de Fuego Location: Volcán de Fuego is located in Guatemala near the historic city of Antigua. Meaning: It means “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish. Type of Volcano: It is a young basaltic stratovolcano… Continue reading Volcán de Fuego
