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The Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam

Source: News on AirSubject: Mapping Context: Union Home Minister chaired a crucial meeting in New Delhi where a historic consensus was reached among six stakeholder states to implement the long-pending Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam Project. The six states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) …

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Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve

Source: ANISubject: Mapping Context: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has released its first-ever scientific assessment report on the greater hog badger (Arctonyx collaris). About The Greater Hog Badger: What It Is? The greater hog badger (Arctonyx collaris) is a nocturnal, medium-sized burrowing omnivore. It is locally referred to as ‘mati gahori’ (earth pig) …

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The Euphrates River

Source: BLSubject: Mapping Context: According to a study published in Nature Geoscience, scientists using seismic imaging and geological data have deciphered how the Euphrates River first formed. The Euphrates River About The Euphrates River: What It Is? The Euphrates is the longest and one of the most historically significant rivers in Southwest Asia. Together with …

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Slovakia

Source: ANISubject: Mapping Context: Prime Minister of India will undertake a historic state visit to Slovakia from June 14 to 16, 2026. This marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Central European nation since it achieved sovereignty following the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993. Slovakia About Slovakia: What It Is? …

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Jordan

Source: NDTVSubject: Mapping Context: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a barrage of 12 ballistic missiles targeting the US-linked Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan. Jordan About Jordan: What It Is? Jordan is an independent Arab kingdom in Southwest Asia characterized by its historically liberal political stance and active diplomatic commitment to regional stability. Formally …

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The Zojila Tunnel

Source: TOISubject: Mapping Context: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways witnessed the historic final breakthrough blast of the Zojila Tunnel at Meenamarg in Kargil. The Zojila Tunnel About The Zojila Tunnel: What It Is? The Zojila Tunnel is an under-construction, horseshoe-shaped, two-lane road tunnel that stands as India's highest and longest road tunnel, as …

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Philippines

Source: NDTVSubject: Mapping Context: A massive magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 17 people dead and over 200 injured. Philippines About Philippines: What It Is? The Philippines is a culturally distinct, tropical island nation in Southeast Asia. Comprising an expansive archipelago of more than …

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The Sea of Azov

Source: TOISubject: Mapping Context: The Sea of Azov has become a focal point of geopolitical tension following targeted Ukrainian drone strikes on cargo vessels in Taganrog Bay. The Sea of Azov About The Sea of Azov: What It Is? The Sea of Azov is a unique, semi-enclosed body of water that forms a northern extension …

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Gilgit-Baltistan

Source: MEASubject: Mapping Context: The Government of India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with Pakistan over its unilateral plans to conduct General Elections to the so-called Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. Gilgit-Baltistan About Gilgit-Baltistan: What It Is? Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly known as the Northern Areas) is a highly strategic, mountainous frontier region that forms the northernmost portion of …

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Venezuela

Source: THSubject: Mapping Context: Prime Minister of India and Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez held high-level talks in New Delhi to forge a strategic, long-term energy partnership. Venezuela About Venezuela: What It Is? Venezuela is a physio graphically diverse country located at the northern end of South America, spanning a federal multiparty republic that is …

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India Launches UPI Payments in Cambodia

Source: News on AirSubject: Mapping Context: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has officially partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia. India Launches UPI Payments in Cambodia About India Launches UPI Payments in Cambodia: What is Cambodia? Cambodia is a culturally rich, largely rural nation located in mainland …

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Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape

Source: TPSubject: Mapping Context: The Supreme Court of India issued a landmark environmental verdict ordering a time-bound, priority eviction plan to clear massive illegal encroachments across the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape About Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape: What It Is? The Agasthyamalai ecological landscape is a highly fragile, globally recognized contiguous forest ecosystem anchored by …

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India–Nepal Border Dispute

Mapping Source: NDTVSubject: Mapping Context: Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah triggered a massive domestic political storm, by claiming that Nepal has also encroached on Indian territory, challenging Kathmandu's traditional narrative. India–Nepal Border Dispute About India–Nepal Border Dispute: What It Is? The India-Nepal border dispute is a long-standing territorial disagreement centered primarily around three strategic zones …

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Source: News on AirSubject: Mapping Context: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to monitor and coordinate response operations as a complex Ebola outbreak intensifies. Democratic Republic of the Congo About The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): What It Is? The Democratic Republic of the Congo (officially …

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Cyprus’s desire to buy BrahMos

Source: TOISubject: Mapping Context: Cyprus has expressed a keen interest in procuring India’s supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles and kamikaze drones under a projected €1.2 billion defense package. Cyprus’s desire to buy BrahMos About Cyprus’s desire to buy BrahMos: What It Is? Cyprus is an island nation located at a critical cultural, linguistic, and historic crossroads …

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The Salaya Port

Source: IESubject: Mapping Context: Due to the escalation of the Middle East conflict and the approach of the rough monsoon season, the Union Government temporarily designated Porbandar as an Immigration Check Post (ICP) for the non-notified ports of Salaya and Okha. The Salaya Port About The Salaya Port: What It Is? Salaya is a historic, …

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Bundelkhand’s Banda

Source: IESubject: Mapping Context: Banda, a city in Uttar Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region, has consecutively topped global temperature charts during an intense north Indian heatwave. Temperatures in the city reached a staggering 48.2°C, earning it the moniker of the world's hottest city. Bundelkhand’s Banda About Bundelkhand’s Banda: What It Is? Banda is a historic city and …

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The Gulmarg Gondola

Source: NIESubject: Mapping Context: More than 300 tourists, including women and children, were safely rescued during a massive seven-hour joint operation after a major technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola ropeway in Jammu and Kashmir. The Gulmarg Gondola About The Gulmarg Gondola: What It Is? The Gulmarg Gondola is a world-famous, premier commercial cable car …

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The Kopra Reservoir

Source: NIESubject: Mapping Context: The Kopra Reservoir has emerged as a national biodiversity model embodying the 2026 International Day for Biological Diversity theme, “Local Action, Global Impact.” The Kopra Reservoir About The Kopra Reservoir: What It Is? The Kopra Reservoir is a premier ecological wetland ecosystem that serves as Chhattisgarh’s inaugural Ramsar Site of International …

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