News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently conferred with Sweden’s highest honour for a Head of Government, the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross. Key Facts about Sweden Location: Sweden is a Northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.… Continue reading Key Facts About Sweden and Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross
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Key Facts About Norway
News: Trade and energy cooperation are expected to dominate discussions for the first bilateral visit to Norway by an Indian Prime Minister. Key Facts About Norway Location: Norway is a northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is bounded by the Barents Sea to the north, the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea… Continue reading Key Facts About Norway
Agalega Islands
News: Agalega Island is becoming a key part of India’s strategy to strengthen its naval presence and monitor important trade routes in the Indian Ocean. About Agalega Islands The Agalega Islands are two islands situated in the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by the Seychelles to the north, the Maldives, the US base Diego Garcia… Continue reading Agalega Islands
Lavan Island
News: The United Arab Emirates secretly carried out military strikes on Lavan Island of Iran during the recent Middle East conflict. About Lavan Island Location: It is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. It is strategically located 18 km south of Bandar Mogham (Hormozgan Province) in the Persian Gulf.… Continue reading Lavan Island
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The forest department has started a scientific wildlife census in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary to study wildlife population and movement patterns. About Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Location Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Central Himalayan region in the Almora district of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. Specifications Area: The sanctuary spreads across about 47.59 sq… Continue reading Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands
News: A hantavirus outbreak brought attention to Tristan da Cunha, where a suspected case emerged, and the Canary Islands, where the cruise ship was headed for passenger screening. About Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands Tristan da Cunha Island is a group of islands located in the South Atlantic Ocean. They are situated between… Continue reading Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands
Ulsoor Lake
News: As Ulsoor Lake has been drained and the desilting process has been taken up after more than three decades, lake conservation activists have taken objection to the lakebed being desilted by only 0.6 m, arguing that it is insufficient. About Ulsoor Lake Location: Ulsoor Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Bangalore, located… Continue reading Ulsoor Lake
Key Facts about Suriname
News: Indian External Affairs Minister reviewed the full spectrum of India-Suriname relations during the 9th Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held in the capital city of Paramaribo. Key Facts about Suriname Location: Suriname is a country in northern South America located slightly north of the equator on the Guiana Shield. It is also considered as part… Continue reading Key Facts about Suriname
Key Facts About Vietnam
News: The President of India received the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Key Facts About Vietnam Location: Vietnam is located on the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia along the eastern coast of the Indo-Chinese Peninsula. Boundaries: It has land borders with three countries – China to the north, and… Continue reading Key Facts About Vietnam
Bhitarkanika National Park and Microplastics
News: A new study found microplastics with heavy metals in sediments at all 20 sampled sites within and around Bhitarkanika sanctuary. About Bhitarkanika National Park Location: Bhitarkanika National Park is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. Surrounded by: The park is surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, while Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary lie… Continue reading Bhitarkanika National Park and Microplastics
