News: India and Panama held bilateral talks to deepen maritime cooperation in logistics, shipping, maritime security, skill development and digital transformation. Key Facts About Panama Location: Panama is a country in Central America. It is located on the Isthmus of Panama, a narrow bridge of land that connects North America and South America. Borders: It… Continue reading Key Facts About Panama
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Key Facts About North Macedonia
News: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the India–North Macedonia Business Forum in Skopje during her official visit on July 21, 2026. Key Facts About North Macedonia Location: North Macedonia is a landlocked country situated in the south-central Balkans in Southeast Europe. Capital: Skopje is its capital city. Boundaries: It is bordered by Kosovo and Serbia in… Continue reading Key Facts About North Macedonia
Bardia National Park
News: A young boy died in a mugger crocodile attack in Bahraich, highlighting the wildlife-rich Terai landscape connected with Bardia National Park. About Bardia National Park Bardia National Park is the largest and most undisturbed national park in Nepal’s Terai, established in 1988. Location: The park is located in Bardiya District of Nepal’s Terai. Major… Continue reading Bardia National Park
Salal Hydroelectric Project
News: Authorities opened all gates of the Salal Dam after heavy rainfall sharply increased water inflow into the Chenab River and reservoir. About Salal Hydroelectric Project Location: The Salal Hydroelectric Project is located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Timeline: The project planning started in the 1960s, construction began in 1970, and commercial… Continue reading Salal Hydroelectric Project
Key Facts about Peru
News: At least six people were killed and many others were injured after earthquakes struck Peru’s Junín region, causing widespread damage and relief operations. Key Facts about Peru Location: Peru is the third-largest country in South America and is located just south of the Equator. Boundaries: Land Boundaries: Peru shares its borders with Ecuador and… Continue reading Key Facts about Peru
Manasbal Lakes
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
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
