Places in News: Brazil’s Pantanal Wetland
Context Devastating wildfires that burned out of control in late 2019 and early 2020 in Brazil’s Pantanal wetland are back. Back to basics Situated in Brazil, it is the world's…
Places in News: Agatti Island
Context Recently, the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal(NGT) has granted an interim stay on felling of coconut trees on Agatti Island in Lakshadweep. Back to Basics About the Island situated on…
[Places in News] MV Wakashio Oil Spill
Context In an unfortunate event, a Japanese bulk-carrier ship MV Wakashio which was carrying fuel oil has split into two parts near Blue Bay Marine Park in south-east Mauritius, also designated…
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