News: India signed an exploration contract with the Jamaica-based ISA in Delhi on September 15, 2025, the first licence to explore polymetallic sulphur nodules in the Carlsberg Ridge. About Carlsberg Ridge It is a mid-oceanic ridge (a divergent plate boundary) in the Indian Ocean, specifically in the Arabian Sea and the northwest Indian Ocean. The… Continue reading Carlsberg Ridge
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Romania
News : The European Union has termed the entry of a Russian drone into Romanian airspace “unacceptable,” calling it a “reckless escalation”. About Romania Location: Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe; Capital: Bucharest. Borders: It is bordered by Ukraine (north), Moldova (northeast), the Black Sea (southeast), Bulgaria (south), Serbia (southwest), and Hungary (west). Climate: Temperate… Continue reading Romania
Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes)
News : Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes) beside the Visakhapatnam– in Andhra Pradesh were added to the Tentative List of UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites. About Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes) Location: It is also called the Red Sand Hills, it is located on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam along the Bay of Bengal coast. Origin:… Continue reading Erra Matti Dibbalu (red sand dunes)
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
News: The Union Environment Ministry approved capturing eight tigers from Tadoba–Andhari and Pench for translocation to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, to revive the big cat population in the northern Western Ghats. About Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Location: The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is located in the Sahyadri Ranges of Western Ghats in Maharashtra along the common boundary… Continue reading Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
Belarus
News: Russia and Belarus launched the joint military exercise Zapad-2025 near NATO borders, involving drills in Belarus, Russia, and the Baltic region. About Belarus Location: Belarus is a landlocked Eastern European country. Bordering countries: It is bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. Capital: Minsk. Languages: Belarusian (24%, official), Russian (70%, official). Ethnic Belarusians… Continue reading Belarus
Réunion Island
News: The Indian Navy’s first training squadron INS Aravali arrives at Réunion island, Mauritius. About Réunion Island Location: Reunion Island is a remote Indian Ocean island located between Madagascar and Mauritius. It is an overseas region of France. Capital: The island’s capital is Saint-Denis which is home to one-fifth of the population. The Island is… Continue reading Réunion Island
Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR)
News: The unauthorised construction of roads within Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats has recently drawn concern. About Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) Location: It is located in the Southern Western Ghats of Virudhunagar and Madurai districts of Tamilnadu. It is the 5th Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu and the 51st tiger… Continue reading Srivilliputhur–Meghamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR)
Key Facts about Fiji
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will supply training and equipment to help strengthen Fiji’s maritime security. About Fiji Fiji is a sovereign island nation in Melanesia, Oceania. It is officially known as the Republic of Fiji. It is well known for its strategic location in the South Pacific as well as… Continue reading Key Facts about Fiji
Drake Passage
News: Recently, a massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage, the stormy strait that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. About Drake Passage The Drake Passage is located between Cape Horn at the tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. The passage is named after Sir Francis Drake, who was the first Englishman to… Continue reading Drake Passage
Lipulekh Pass
News: Nepal has objected to India and China announcing the reopening of border trade through the Lipulekh Pass, citing its claims over the region. About Lipulekh Pass It is a high-altitude Himalayan mountain pass situated in the Kumaon region of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Height: The pass lies at approximately 5,334 meters (17,500 feet)… Continue reading Lipulekh Pass
