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India – China Border: Need for Peace and Tranquillity Along the LAC
India – China Border: Need for Peace and Tranquillity Along the LAC Why in News?...
Read MoreKrishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam
Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam is a major masonry dam built across...
Read MoreNagarjunasagar – Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR)
Nagarjunasagar – Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) Nagarjunasagar – Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) is India’s largest...
Read MoreRepublic of Naoero
Republic of Naoero (Formerly Nauru) The Pacific island nation Nauru has officially changed...
Read MoreLNG Imports Rise as India Diversifies Supply Sources Amid Hormuz Disruptions
LNG Imports Rise as India Diversifies Supply Sources Amid Hormuz Disruptions Why in News? India...
Read MoreRayalaseema’s Emergence as a Major Industrial Hub
Rayalaseema’s Emergence as a Major Industrial Hub Context Traditionally known as one of India’s most...
Read MoreU.S.- Iran Conflict, Strait of Hormuz and the Challenge to Regional Deterrence
U.S.- Iran Conflict, Strait of Hormuz and the Challenge to Regional Deterrence Context Following 13...
Read MoreFires in Brazil’s Amazon Decline Sharply
Fires in Brazil’s Amazon Decline Sharply Why in News ? According to Brazil’s MapBiomas environmental...
Read MoreRed Sea & Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Places in News (Red sea) Bab el-Mandeb Strait : A strategic maritime chokepoint at the...
Read MoreOdessa & Black Sea
Odessa, Red Sea Odessa (Odesa), Ukraine : A major Black Sea port where...
Read MorePeru Earthquakes
Peru Earthquakes Location: Two earthquakes struck Chupaca Province in the Junín Region of central Peru,...
Read MoreInvasive Plants Supporting Butterflies
Invasive Plants Supporting Butterflies in Assam (Raimona National Park) A study conducted between 2022...
Read MoreSão Tomé and Príncipe
Places in News: São Tomé and Príncipe Current Relevance: The country is in the news...
Read MoreGir National Park, Barda WLS, Girnar WLS
Gir National Park, Barda WLS, Girnar WLS Gujarat has witnessed a recent surge in lion...
Read MoreEarthquake hits Mexico & parts of central America
Earthquake hits Mexico & parts of central America A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico...
Read MoreIran-US Tensions and Strategic Importance of Chabahar Port
Iran-US Tensions and Strategic Importance of Chabahar Port Why in News? Rising military tensions...
Read MoreGreater Tunb Island
Greater Tunb Island Context: Greater Tunb recently drew global attention after the United States reportedly...
Read MorePhu Quoc Island: Vietnam’s Largest Island in the Gulf of Thailand
Phu Quoc Island Context Phu Quoc was in the news after a tourist speedboat carrying...
Read MoreIndian Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in the Gulf of Aden
Navy Foils Piracy Attempt in Gulf of Aden Context The Indian Navy successfully thwarted a...
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Surge in Ship Traffic
Surge in Ship Traffic Across the Strait of Hormuz Context Ship traffic through the Strait...
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Global Energy Security
Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Context Iran attacked the Taiwan-linked container ship “Ever Lovely”...
Read MoreSeychelles and the Indian Diaspora
Seychelles and the Indian Diaspora Context Ahead of a planned PM Modi visit (29 July),...
Read MoreVenezuela Twin Earthquakes and India’s Relief Mission
Venezuela Twin Earthquakes : India Sends Relief Context A seismic doublet M7.2 followed within a...
Read MoreMekedatu Project and the Cauvery Water Dispute
Furore over Mekedatu Project Context : The Mekedatu Project has resurfaced as a major inter-state...
Read MoreIndia–Norway Green Strategic Partnership
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership Context : India and Norway upgraded bilateral ties to a Green...
Read MoreIndia–Netherlands Strategic Partnership
India–Netherlands Upgrade Bilateral Ties Context : India and the Netherlands elevated their relationship to a...
Read MoreKuno National Park: India’s First Cheetah Reintroduction Site
Kuno National Park Kuno National Park is a strategically important protected area in India and...
Read MorePadma Barrage Project: Bangladesh’s Major Water Infrastructure and the Padma River
The Padma Barrage Context: Bangladesh has formally approved the construction of the Tk 50,443 crore...
Read MoreKishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project: Location, Features and Significance
The Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Context: The Union Home Minister recently chaired an important meeting in...
Read MoreThailand: Geography, Physiography and India–Thailand Defence Relations
India and Thailand agree to deepen defence cooperation in manufacturing, research and innovation during 10th...
Read MoreZojila Tunnel and Strategic Connectivity in the Himalayas
Zojila Tunnel Context: The Zojila Tunnel has achieved a major construction milestone, bringing India closer...
Read MoreGeography and Strategic Significance
Slovakia Context: The Prime Minister of India is scheduled to pay an official visit to...
Read MoreEuphrates River and the Geography of Mesopotamia
Euphrates River Context: A recent study published in Nature Geoscience has used seismic imaging and...
Read MoreZojila Tunnel: Enhancing Strategic Connectivity to Ladakh
Zojila Tunnel Prelims Facts Tunnel: Zojila Tunnel. Length: 13.14 km. Connects: Sonamarg (J&K) –...
Read MoreEarthquakes and Multi-Hazard Disaster Management
Earthquake in Philippines Context : The article reports that a 7.8-magnitude earthquake off Mindanao caused...
Read MoreWildlife Health Monitoring and Conservation Challenges
Death of Gir Lion Cubs Linked to Suspected Tick Parasite Context Two lion cubs and...
Read MoreMekedatu Project and Interstate River Water Governance
SC Rejects Tamil Nadu’s Review Plea on Mekedatu Project Context The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil...
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