News: The Opposition criticized the Uttar Pradesh government after a tigress died after being hit by a train in Dudhwa buffer zone. About Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Location: It is located on the Indo-Nepal border in Lakhimpur-Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh in the Terai region. Establishment: It was established as a Tiger Reserve in 1988 under… Continue reading Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Category: Places in News
Molucca Sea
News: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea, causing damage, one death, tsunami waves, and multiple aftershocks. About Molucca Sea Location: The Molucca Sea is a water body located in the western Pacific Ocean, within the Indonesian archipelago. Boundaries: It is bounded by Sulawesi (Celebes) to the west, Halmahera to the east, the… Continue reading Molucca Sea
Key Facts about Spain
News: Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Spain has closed its airspace to United States military aircraft involved in operations against Iran. Key Facts about Spain Location: Spain is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Bordering nations: It shares land borders with France and Andorra (northeast), Portugal (west) and and Gibraltar (South). Bordering water… Continue reading Key Facts about Spain
Zambezi River and Kariba Dam
News: A 500MW Floating Solar Plant is being designed to be installed at Kariba Dam to boost power supply in Zimbabwe. About Zambezi River and Kariba Dam About Zambezi River The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa (after Nile, Congo, Niger). Origin: It starts off in a shallow depression in Angola’s southern highlands,… Continue reading Zambezi River and Kariba Dam
Zojila Pass
News: An avalanche at Zojila Pass on March 28, 2026 caused seven deaths, raising concerns over traffic regulation and safety measures. About Zojila Pass Zojila Pass is a high mountain pass in Ladakh, known as the “Mountain Pass of Blizzards.” Location: It is situated at about 3,580 m on the Srinagar–Leh Highway. It lies between… Continue reading Zojila Pass
Balirajgarh Site
News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun excavation at Bihar’s historic Balirajgarh site, which is believed to be the gateway to ancient Mithila. About Balirajgarh Site Balirajgarh site is an archaeological site located at Madhubani district, Bihar. It was declared a site of national importance in 1938. Findings: The site has shown evidence… Continue reading Balirajgarh Site
Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
News: Water samples from key flamingo habitats near Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS) showed rising toxicity, raising long-term ecological concerns. About Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary Location: It is located along the western bank of the Thane creek. It is the first flamingo sanctuary in India. Established: It was declared a flamingo sanctuary in 2015. Status: It was declared… Continue reading Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
Darfur Region
News: An attack on a hospital in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed at least 64 people, including 13 children, according to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO). About Darfur Region Location: It is a region of western Sudan bordering Chad, Libya, and the Central African Republic. It lay between Kordofan to the east… Continue reading Darfur Region
National Chambal Sanctuary
News: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining threatening the fragile ecosystem of the National Chambal Sanctuary and its gharial habitat. About National Chambal Sanctuary Location: The sanctuary lies at the tri-junction of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. National Chambal Sanctuary is India’s first and only tri-state protected riverine sanctuary.… Continue reading National Chambal Sanctuary
Kharg Island
News: U.S.A forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, warning its oil infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts regional shipping. About Kharg Island Location: Kharg Island is a continental island of Iran located in the Persian Gulf. The island is 25 km off the coast of Iran and 483 km northwest of the Strait of… Continue reading Kharg Island
