Strait of Malacca : In News The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca. It connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean). Bounded by: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore The […]
Category: Geography Current Affairs
Rail Link to Bauxite Hills in Odisha
Rail Link to Bauxite Hills in Odisha: The government proposed a new broad-gauge railway line from Tikiri to connect Sijimali and Kutrumali bauxite hills in Odisha, notified under the Railways Act, 1989, to facilitate mining operations in bauxite-rich regions.The bauxite hills lie in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts, forming part of the Eastern Ghats, a discontinuous, […]
Luzon Island
Luzon Island: China’s military recently said it conducted military drills including live-fire exercises in waters east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island. Luzon Island is the largest and most important island of the Philippines. It is found in the northern part of the country. More than half of the Filipino population lives on Luzon. Manila, the […]
Hindu Kush Himalaya : New Report
Hindu Kush Himalaya: New Report According to a new report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region sees record 27% drop in snow persistence. It extends around 3,500 km over eight countries — Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan. It runs northeast to southwest and divides […]
Tuti Island Sudan
Tuti Island Sudan: Tuti Island, historically known as a tranquil agricultural haven in Sudan, has become a focal point in the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Tuti Island is a crescent-shaped landmass of about 8 sq. km located at the confluence of the White […]
Santiaguito Volcano
Santiaguito Volcano: A group of hikers were forced to flee as Guatemala’s Santiaguito Volcano erupted recently, throwing rocks into the air around them. It is an active volcano located in western Guatemala near the city of Quetzaltenango. It was created in the wake of the Santa María Volcano’s 1902 eruption. The Santiaguito lava-dome complex is […]
Umiam Lake
Umiam Lake: The Meghalaya government recently announced that Lumpongdeng Island in the middle of Umiam Lake will be kept out of the proposed luxury resort project, following protests and concerns raised by local stakeholders. Umiam Lake, also known as Barapani Lake, is a man-made reservoir in Meghalaya. It is encircled by East Khasi hills. It […]
Japan : Earthquake
Japan : Earthquake Japan issued a special advisory warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger. Japan is an island nation in East Asia, situated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean (East), Sea of Okhotsk (North), Sea of Japan (West East) and East China Sea […]
New Deportation Policy for Illegal Migrants
New Deportation Policy for Illegal Migrants: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formulated a new comprehensive deportation policy to expedite the identification and deportation of illegal migrants, particularly from Bangladesh and Myanmar. The new deportation policy focuses on faster identification and removal of illegal migrants through institutional mechanisms, but faces challenges like identification […]
Kulsi River
Kulsi River: A proposed hydropower project on the Kulsi River is facing opposition from local residents. It is a south-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It is composed of three rivers, namely Khri, Krishniya, and Umsiri, all of which originate from the West Khasi hill ranges of Meghalaya. The river is known as Khri in […]
