Source: The post is based on the article “As Gujarat’s Dhordo village gets UNWTO recognition, PM Modi says it showcases India’s tourism potential” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? The United Nations World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) has included Dhordo village (Gujarat) on the list of ‘Best Tourism Villages 2023’. Where… Continue reading As Gujarat’s Dhordo village gets UNWTO recognition, PM Modi says it showcases India’s tourism potential
Category: Places in News
Kerala CM flags-in first ever ship into Vizhinjam port
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala CM flags-in first ever ship into Vizhinjam port” published in “Indian Express” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? Kerala Chief Minister has inaugurated the first-ever cargo ship at the under-construction Vizhinjam international seaport project. Why does India need a Transshipment Port? India has 13… Continue reading Kerala CM flags-in first ever ship into Vizhinjam port
Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
Source: The post is based on the article “Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline” published in “BBC” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Finland is investigating potential sabotage of the Baltic-connector gas pipeline. What is the Baltic-connector gas pipeline? Baltic-connector gas pipeline is a natural gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia.… Continue reading Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th October 2023 What is the News? Fourteen people have died and 102 people are missing in Sikkim after the burst of… Continue reading Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?
China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary
Source: The post is based on the article “China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? China and Bhutan held the first meeting of the newly set-up joint technical team on the delimitation of their disputed boundary. What is the Bhutan China… Continue reading China-Bhutan hold first meeting on ‘delimitation’ of disputed boundary
The first GSI survey of the Siachen
Source: The post is based on the article “The first GSI survey of the Siachen” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? In 1958, V. K. Raina, a top Indian geologist, led the first Geological Survey of India expedition to the Siachen glacier. This event is of historical and geostrategic… Continue reading The first GSI survey of the Siachen
GSI proposes ‘Geo Heritage’ tag for Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha
Source: The post is based on the article “GSI proposes ‘Geo Heritage’ tag for Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha” published in New Indian Express on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has proposed declaring the ‘Brahmani Natural Arch’ in the Sundargarh forest division of Odisha as a… Continue reading GSI proposes ‘Geo Heritage’ tag for Jurassic age ‘Natural Arch’ in Odisha
Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Palghat Gap in the Western Ghats is a significant break in the mountain range, measuring about 40 km wide. What is Palghat Gap? Palghat Gap is… Continue reading Palghat Gap: A break in the Western Ghats
Haifa Port: Arab trains to carry Indian goods to Israeli port: Cohen
Source: The post is based on the article “Arab trains to carry Indian goods to Israeli port: Cohen” published in The Hindu on 10th May 2023 What is the News? Israel Foreign Minister announced that Arab train networks in future would be carrying Indian goods to the Haifa port in Israel. Where is Haifa Port?… Continue reading Haifa Port: Arab trains to carry Indian goods to Israeli port: Cohen
Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years
Source: The post is based on the article “Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years” published in the Times Now on 20th March 2023. What is the News? After 375 years of speculation and exploration, scientists have finally confirmed the existence of a “missing” continent known as Zealandia. About Zealandia Discovered by: The existence of Zealandia was… Continue reading Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years
