Tag: Places in News
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
In News The Nile, the longest river in the world, is one of the frontlines of conflict over its water as climate change sweeps Africa and the world. About the dam It is formerly known as the Millennium Dam and sometimes referred to as Hidase Dam. Led by Ethiopia, the 145 meter tall hydropower project […]
Turkmenistan: ‘Gateway to Hell’
In News Recently, the President of Turkmenistan has ordered experts to find a way to extinguish a fire in a huge natural gas crater named the Darvaza gas crater. It is also known as the ‘Gateway to Hell’. It has the crater has been burning for the last 50 years The rationale behind the order […]
Zoji La Pass
In News Srinagar-Leh highway passing through Zoji-La closed for civilian vehicular movement till further orders, due to continuous spell of snowfall and extreme weather. About Zoji La History Zoji La Pass was captured by militias aided by the Pakistan Army in 1848, with the ultimate aim of capturing Ladakh. However, the pass itself was captured […]
Somalia
In News Somalia’s president said that he had suspended the prime minister for suspected corruption, a move the prime minister described as a coup attempt, escalating a power struggle between the two leaders. About Somalia History: The Republic of Somalia was formed in 1960 by the federation of a former Italian colony and a British […]
Golan Heights
In News Israeli PM recently said the country intends to double the amount of settlers living in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights with a multimillion-dollar plan meant to further consolidate Israel’s hold on the territory it captured from Syria more than five decades ago. Golan Heights (Golan Plateau) About: Golan Heights refers to the border region […]
Philippines
In News Recently, Super typhoon Rai caused havoc in the Philippines. Typhoon Rai, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Odette, is currently a powerful tropical cyclone over the South China Sea which recently passed through the Philippines. About the Philippines Capital: Manila Location: Archipelago country, part of Southeast Asia & located in the western Pacific […]
Taiwan Strait
In News Recently, USA’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius passed through the Taiwan Strait. About Taiwan strait It is a 110-mile-wide channel that separates mainland China from the island of Taiwan. Also known as the Formosa Strait or the Tai-hai (the Tai Sea). It forms part of the South China Sea. Its northern portion […]
Majuli River Island
In News Majuli Island is affected by soil erosion, coupled with changing climatic conditions and thereby affecting the agriculture and livelihood of the inhabitants. The Brahmaputra has devoured half of the island over the last six decades. Majuli River Island About: Majuli means ‘the land between two parallel rivers’. Majuli is the world’s largest river […]
Kaho Village
In News Arunachal Pradesh aims to make a documentary on Kaho village located near the Chinese border. About History: Residents of Kaho had helped Indian armed forces during the 1962 Chinese aggression. Its people had assisted the Indian soldiers who had been outnumbered. Location: On the China border. Lies in Anjaw, one of the 11 […]
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