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Nokrek Peak – The Pride of Meghalaya’s Biodiversity
Nokrek Peak Nokrek Peak is a prominent geographical feature located within the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in Meghalaya, India. The reserve encompasses a vast expanse of tropical and subtropical forests, making it an important ecological hotspot. Nokrek National Park, situated at…
Parachik Glacier Retreat – Impacts and Policy Needs for Ladakh
Parachik Glacier in Ladakh The Parachik Glacier, located in the Indian union territory- Ladakh, has attracted considerable attention due to recent developments. This article aims to provide an objective analysis of the Prachik Glacier’s current status and the management needs…
Shillong Peak in Meghalaya [MAP]
Shillong Peak Shillong Peak Information Shillong Peak Introduction Highest point in Meghalaya at 1,961 m Sacred site for Khasi people Geography Details Located on Shillong Plateau 10 km south of Shillong city Towering above plateau landscape History and Culture Legends…
Navigating the Red Sea: Geopolitics, Resources, and Tensions
Red Sea Red Sea Importance and Geography Introduction Geopolitical Importance It is an important geopolitical region connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa and provides a key shipping route between the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean via the Suez Canal Location…
ECOWAS Simplified: West African Regional Bloc
ECOWAS The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1975 to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states. Comprised of 15 countries in West Africa, it aims to foster regional stability, enhance…
Valmiki Tiger Reserve, National Park and WLS [MAP]
Valmiki Tiger Reserve Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located in West Champaran district, Bihar. Established in 1994, it spans 899.38 km2 and is the only tiger reserve in the state. Valmiki Tiger Reserve has a core area of 598 km2 and…
Himalayan Vulture Bred In Captivity For The First Time In India
Himalayan Vulture Bred In Captivity The captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture in India marks a significant milestone in vulture conservation efforts. The successful breeding of this species in captivity holds great importance for the preservation and recovery of vulture…
Ports Of Ukraine [MAP]
Ports of Ukraine Here’s a list of the major Ukrainian ports with brief descriptions of their geography and economic value: Odessa Mariupol Kherson Mykolaiv (Nikolaev) Yuzhny Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi (Belgorod-Dnestrovsky) Ust-Dunaysk Izmail Reni Berdyansk Kerch Sevastopol The status of Crimean ports (Kerch…
Uncovering the Mysteries of Garo Hills: A Hidden Gem
Garo Hills Garo Hills, located in the northeastern part of India, is a region known for its rich biodiversity and unique cultural heritage. This article explores various aspects of Garo Hills, including its geography, climate, flora and fauna, as well…
Discover the Mysteries of Khasi Hills: An Abode of Untouched Riches
Khasi Hills: A Region Rich in Culture and Natural Resources Khasi Hills The Khasi Hills, located in the northeastern region of India, are a range of hills that form a part of the larger Meghalaya plateau. This region is known…
Meghalaya’s First Wildlife Sanctuary – The Siju Wildlife Sanctuary
Siju Wildlife Sanctuary Siju Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. It is the oldest and first wildlife sanctuary of the Meghalaya, notified in 1979. Spread across 5.18 sq km, it is home to unique…
Discover Meghalaya’s Pristine Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary [MAP]
Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary The Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, about 155 km from the capital Shillong. It was notified as a sanctuary on 10th June 2014 and covers an area of 59.9…