Category: Places In News
Katchatheevu Island
PM Modi attacked the Congress about its decision to “callously give away” the island of Katchatheevu.
Kinmen Islands
Taiwan urges China not to change ‘status quo’ around waters near Kinmen islands.
Malta
Agalega Islands
Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the inauguration ceremony of several India-assisted development projects at the Agalega Island in Mauritius, via a video conference.
Nainativu Island
Recently, Sri Lanka and India signed the contract for building Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems in Delft (Neduntheevu), Nainativu and Analaitivu islands off Jaffna peninsula in the island’s north.
Madagascar
Indian PM met President of Madagascar on the occasion of the World Governments Summit 2024 (Dubai).
Badwater Basin in Death Valley
Contrary to its dry reputation, Badwater Basin in Death Valley has accommodated an ephemeral lake (Lake Manly) for a prolonged duration.
Aral Sea
NASA has reported that, the climate change is accelerating the demise of the Aral Sea. Endorheic lakes do not have…
Lake Retba
Lake Retba, which is nearly lifeless, is at risk of vanishing due to the impacts of pollution and mining. Senegal:…
Senkaku Islands
Chinese Coast Guard said a Japanese fishing vessels and patrol boats illegally entered territorial waters of Diaoyu (Senkaku) islands.