News: Serious allegations of illegal encroachment, extensive tree felling, and attacks on forest personnel, including incidents of gunfire, have emerged from Behali Wildlife Sanctuary. About Behali Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalaya, in Sonitpur district of Assam. Boundaries: It lies between the two famous protected areas,… Continue reading Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
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Perungulam Tank
News: Environmentalists have demanded conservation of Perungulam Tank due to illegal lotus cultivation, highlighting its rich avian biodiversity and ecological significance. About Perungulam Tank Perungulam Tank is a biodiversity-rich wetland and an important irrigation waterbody that supports rich bird biodiversity. Location: It is located in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. Key Features: Large Irrigation Tank: The tank spreads… Continue reading Perungulam Tank
Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
News: The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a Oryza Rufipogon variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). About Borjuli Wetland Location: The Borjuli wetland is located in Assam. Area: It has spread across an area of 0.41 hectares. Feature: It is known for harbouring a disease- and… Continue reading Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
Lake Laach
News: More than 1,000 minor earthquakes have revealed the presence of a deep, inclined magma reservoir beneath Germany’s Lake Laach volcano. About Lake Laach Location: It is a volcanic caldera lake located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is also known as Laacher See. Its water is blue in colour, very cold and bitter to the taste. … Continue reading Lake Laach
Volcán de Fuego
News: Tourists on Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego ran for safety after the volcano erupted and burning rocks fell across the trekking route. About Volcán de Fuego Location: Volcán de Fuego is located in Guatemala near the historic city of Antigua. Meaning: It means “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish. Type of Volcano: It is a young basaltic stratovolcano… Continue reading Volcán de Fuego
Lake Baikal
News: Researchers found the oldest-known strains of the plague bacterium in ancient DNA from burial sites near Lake Baikal. About Lake Baikal Location: Lake Baikal is located in southern Siberia, Russia, between Irkutsk Oblast and the Republic of Buryatia, near the border with Mongolia. Origin: It is a tectonic rift lake formed within the active Baikal Rift… Continue reading Lake Baikal
Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary
News: The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a long-standing petition by Tata Chemicals Ltd (TCL) and held it liable for extensive environmental damage to the Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary. About Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary Location: The Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary is located on the southern shoreline of the Gulf of Kutch, along… Continue reading Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary
Key Facts about France
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France to begin his two-nation European visit, which includes high-level meetings, innovation-related events, and participation in the G7 Summit. Key Facts about France Location: France is a country located in northwestern Europe. Bordering states: It shares land boundaries with eight countries, which encompass Italy, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Monaco, Andorra,… Continue reading Key Facts about France
About Solomon Islands
News: The Solomon Islands stated that the contents of its security agreement with China will remain undisclosed due to legal restrictions. About Solomon Islands About The Solomon Islands is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean that consists of volcanic islands and coral atolls. Location It is located in the south-western Pacific Ocean, southeast of Papua… Continue reading About Solomon Islands
Key Facts about Tajikistan
News: India and Tajikistan discussed strengthening trade, investment, market access, regulatory cooperation, and business engagement at the 12th Joint Commission meeting. Key Facts about Tajikistan Aspects Details Location It is a landlocked country located in the heart of Central Asia. Bordered By It is bordered by Kyrgyzstan in the north, China in the east, Afghanistan in… Continue reading Key Facts about Tajikistan
