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15 August, 2025
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A massive wildfire has recently ravaged around 16,000 hectares (39,537 acres) of forest and villages in southern France.
France, one of the oldest nations in the world, is located in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres, making it a significant geopolitical and cultural player. It is also one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Europe.
Borders: France shares borders with 7 countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Andorra.
Coastal Boundaries:
In the west, it is bordered by the Bay of Biscay (North Atlantic Ocean).
In the northwest, it is bordered by the English Channel.
To the south, it is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.
Loire River: The longest river in France, draining into the Atlantic Ocean.
Seine River: Drains into the English Channel, with Paris located on its banks.
Alps: Located in southern France, known for their majestic peaks.
Jura Mountains: North of the Alps, extending into Switzerland.
Pyrenees: Forming the natural border between France and Spain.
France has significant reserves of various minerals and natural resources, including:
Coal
Iron ore
Bauxite
Zinc
Uranium
Antimony
Arsenic
Potash
Feldspar
Fluorspar
Gypsum
France also has 5 overseas regions that are located outside the European mainland:
Guadeloupe
Guyane (French Guiana)
La Réunion
Martinique
Mayotte
Paris, the iconic capital of France, is not just a cultural hub but also a major center for art, fashion, and diplomacy globally.
Source: THE HINDU
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The Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Kachhua Sanctuary, is located in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. It is recognised as India’s first freshwater turtle wildlife sanctuary, established to conserve endangered turtle species and support the ecological health of the Ganga River. Location and Extent The sanctuary co
02 Dec, 25
The Ministry of Education plans to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) from Class 3 onwards in the 2026–27 academic year. This initiative is part of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 and aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The aim is to prepare student
02 Dec, 25
Scientists from the Environment Department of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) in Shimla have recently revealed that the Sal tree (Shorea robusta) is the most effective natural air purifier for combating rising pollution levels. Their findings highlight the tree’s superior capacity to trap dust, absorb gases, and cleanse the air compared
02 Dec, 25
The President of the United States has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapon testing after a gap of 33 years, the last test being in 1992. This decision marks a significant shift in global nuclear policy and has far-reaching implications for geopolitics, the environment, and international security. Status of Global Nuclear Weapon Testing
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