Category: Places in News

Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir

News: The Zehanpora site gained attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned its archaeological discovery in his Mann ki Baat address. About Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir Zehanpora is a large Buddhist archaeological site that highlights the deep historical roots of Buddhism in Kashmir. Location: Zehanpora is located in Baramulla district of Jammu and… Continue reading Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir

Mayon Volcano

News: A series of mild eruptions at Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers in a permanent danger zone on its foothills. About Mayon Volcano Location: It is located in Albay Province in the Bicol Region of Luzon, Philippines.  Geology: It is located on a convergent boundary between the… Continue reading Mayon Volcano

Somnath Temple

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Somnath temple’s survival over the past thousand years reflects the country’s indomitable civilisational spirit. About Somnath Temple Location: The Somnath temple is located along the coastline in Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Meaning: Somnath means “Lord of the Soma” or “moon”. The site is… Continue reading Somnath Temple

Gandhar Oilfield

News: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plans to store captured carbon dioxide in depleted wells at Gujarat’s Gandhar oilfield, marking the company’s first full-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) pilot. About Gandhar Oilfield Location: The Gandhar oilfield is a major oil and gas field located in the Jambusar-Broach block of the Cambay Basin in… Continue reading Gandhar Oilfield

Alps Mountain Range

News– A deadly bar fire at Crans-Montana, a Swiss ski resort located in the Alps mountain range, has drawn attention to the region, which is a major centre of alpine tourism and winter sports in Europe. About Alps Mountain Range Type & age: The Alps are young fold mountains, formed during the Alpine orogeny, which… Continue reading Alps Mountain Range

Key Facts about Bulgaria

News: EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone. Key Facts about Bulgaria Bulgaria is a middle-sized country situated in Southeast Europe, in the east of the Balkans. It is situated… Continue reading Key Facts about Bulgaria

Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary

News: The Government has declared the Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh as an Eco sensitive zone. About Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary Location: It is located in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. Type: It is a permanent freshwater environment consisting of two oxbow lakes namely Parvati Tal and Arga Tal. Associated river: It was a part… Continue reading Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary

Isthmus of Tehuantepec

News: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is in news after a deadly derailment of the Interoceanic Train in Oaxaca, where at least 13 people were killed when the passenger train carrying 250 people derailed near Nizanda. About Isthmus of Tehuantepec Location: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is a narrow strip of land located in southern Mexico. The… Continue reading Isthmus of Tehuantepec

Tianshan Shengli Tunnel and Tianshan Mountains Range

News: China opened the 22.13-kilometre-long Tianshan Shengli Tunnel to traffic in Xinjiang, claiming it to be the world’s longest expressway tunnel. About Tianshan Shengli Tunnel It is the world’s longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on December 26, 2025. Location: It is located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. Total length: Its… Continue reading Tianshan Shengli Tunnel and Tianshan Mountains Range

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