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Lake Natron – An Alkaline Lake in Tanzania
Lake Natron is a fascinating natural wonder located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The crimson waters of this alkaline lake look surreal and are indeed mesmerizing, but not enticing enough to force people to take a dip in it. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
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Fact Sheet: Bathinda Fort
India is a land of diverse cultural heritage, where the remnants of the past still stand tall and proud, bearing testimony to the country’s rich history. One such iconic structure is the Bathinda Fort in Punjab, believed to be the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
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Fact Sheet: Lake Sils and the Latest Human Endurance Record
Lake Sils is a stunning natural wonder in the Upper Engadine valley of Grisons, Switzerland. Named after the village of Sils im Engadin, the lake is a popular tourist destination and is known for its clear waters and surrounding mountain ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
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World’s oldest known natural pearl discovered on Abu Dhabi Island
The oldest known natural pearl in the world was discovered recently off the coast of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Abu Dhabi archaeologists working at a Neolithic site on Marawah Island. It has been dubbed as ‘Abu Dhabi ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
70-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha unveiled at Rajgir in Nalanda district
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled 70-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha at Rajgir in Nalanda district of state. It is second tallest statue of Buddha in the country. Key Facts The statue has been installed above 16 metre radius ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh Government has approved renaming of Faizabad and Allahabad divisions as Ayodhya and Prayagraj respectively. The decision was taken at meeting of state cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in state capital Lucknow. Now, the proposal will ..