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Khangchendzonga National Park – A World Heritage Haven in Sikkim

Khangchendzonga National Park – A World Heritage Haven in Sikkim

Why in news? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) gave Khangchendzonga National Park a “good” rating in its global assessment...

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary – India’s Oldest Heronry Welcomes Migrants

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary – India’s Oldest Heronry Welcomes Migrants

Why in news? Reports from Tamil Nadu noted that migratory birds have started arriving at the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, signalling the start of the ...

Tanzania (East Africa): Geography, Map & UPSC Notes

Tanzania (East Africa): Geography, Map & UPSC Notes

Why in news? Tanzania featured in current discussions about African economic partnerships and tourism opportunities. To understand its significance, i...

Gogabeel Lake becomes a Ramsar Site

Gogabeel Lake becomes a Ramsar Site

Why in news? In late October 2025 the Union environment ministry designated Gogabeel Lake in Bihar as a Ramsar wetland, making it India’s 94th such ...

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Negros Island in the Philippines

Why in news? A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Negros Island in the Philippines on 2 November 2025. Though no major damage was reported, the event dre...

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Nigeria – Geography and Resources

Why in news? Amid discussions about possible military action in Nigeria, it is important to understand the geography and natural wealth of Africa’s ...

Floods Force Closure of Bhavani Island

Floods Force Closure of Bhavani Island

Why in News? Bhavani Island, a popular tourism spot on the Krishna River near Vijayawada, was shut down twice in 2025 due to flooding caused by heavy ...

Vaigai Dam: Lifeline of South‑Central Tamil Nadu

Vaigai Dam: Lifeline of South‑Central Tamil Nadu

Why in News? In mid‑October 2025, incessant rain over the Varusanadu hills and inflows from the Mullaperiyar dam caused the Vaigai dam in Tamil Nadu...

Kunar River

Kunar River

Why in news? India has expressed support for Afghanistan’s plan to build a dam on the Kunar River. The proposed project comes at a time when relatio...

Key Facts about Tajikistan

Key Facts about Tajikistan

Why in news? India has quietly ended its two‑decade presence at the Ayni airbase near Dushanbe, Tajikistan, after a bilateral agreement lapsed. The ...

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary

Why in news? A survey of butterflies and moths has been launched in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu district, Telangana. The study aims t...

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro

Why in news? A century‑long study has found that the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro have lost nearly 75 percent of their native plant species sin...

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