News: The Taftan Volcano in southeastern Iran has risen by about 3.5 inches (9 cm) over a period of ten months. About Taftan volcano Location: Mount Taftan is a stratovolcano situated in southeast Iran, close to the border with Pakistan. Volcano Type: Composite stratovolcano How it is formed: It was formed by the subduction of… Continue reading Taftan volcano
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Key Facts about Ireland
News– India and Ireland convened a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi to enhance collaboration in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. About Ireland (Capital: Dublin) Location: Ireland is an island nation in Northwestern Europe and lies to the west of Great Britain. Separation from Great Britain: It is separated from Great Britain by the… Continue reading Key Facts about Ireland
Piton de la Fournaise
News: Piton de la Fournaise on Reunion Island erupted again, marking its second eruption of the year. About Piton de la Fournaise It is one of the world’s most active and productive volcanoes. Type: It is a typical basaltic shield volcano. Location: It is located on the east–southeastern edge of the French island La Réunion in the western Indian… Continue reading Piton de la Fournaise
Lake Michigan
News: Over 150 years after sinking in a storm, the wreck of Lac La Belle has been found in Lake Michigan. About Lake Michigan Lake Michigan is the third largest of the five Great Lakes in North America. It is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States. Boundaries: It is bordered by… Continue reading Lake Michigan
Key Facts about Eritrea
News- Recently, Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of military aggression, border occupation, and supporting armed groups, amid renewed tensions after the Tigray conflict. About Eritrea Location : It is a country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. Capital– Asmara Land Borders: It shares land borders with Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to… Continue reading Key Facts about Eritrea
Key Facts about Greece
News: India and Greece have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent aimed at enhancing defence industrial cooperation, laying the foundation for deeper collaboration between the two countries. About Greece Location It is located on the southern edge of the Balkan Peninsula. Greece occupies a strategic position at the junction of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Borders Greece… Continue reading Key Facts about Greece
Key facts about Malaysia
News– PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, focusing on cooperation in artificial intelligence, defence, and the semiconductor sector. About Malaysia Location: It is a Southeast Asian country located just north of the Equator. Two Regions: The South China Sea divides it into Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) and East Malaysia (on Borneo Island).… Continue reading Key facts about Malaysia
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new species of flowering plant in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary. About Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is situated in Warangal district of Telangana. It was declared a sanctuary in 1952. Area: Approximately 839 square kilometres It is home to Pakhal Lake, which was constructed… Continue reading Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary
Key Facts about Tanzania
News: India and Tanzania held the fourth meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) in Zanzibar from February 2 to 3 to further strengthen bilateral ties. Key Facts about Tanzania Location: It is located in East Africa. Bordering Nations: It is bordered by seven countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda,… Continue reading Key Facts about Tanzania
Al-Jawf Region
News: Al-Jawf region in Saudi Arabia witnessed unusual heavy snowfall and rainfall, covering parts of its desert landscape in white. About Al-Jawf Region Al-Jawf Region is a province in northern Saudi Arabia and is among the earliest inhabited regions of the Arabian Peninsula. Location: Al-Jawf is located in the northern part of Saudi Arabia. Borders:… Continue reading Al-Jawf Region
