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  • 02 May, 2026

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Places in News

Thailand

On 22 January 2025, Thailand became the 38th country and the first in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.

Dakar, Senegal

In July 2025, France closed its last permanent military bases in Dakar, ending 65 years of military presence since Senegal’s independence in 1960.

Mudh-Nyoma Airbase

Located in Ladakh, the airbase was inaugurated in November 2025 at 13,700 feet, making it one of the world’s highest fighter-capable airfields. It was built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyz Republic

Declared the SCO tourist and cultural capital for 2025–2026.

Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia

In the news due to frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, linked with the Pacific Ring of Fire. In January 2026, it recorded its heaviest snowfall in nearly 60 years.

Belem, Brazil

Hosted COP30 in 2025, focusing on the Amazonian Agreement and global biodiversity frameworks.

Mig La Pass

BRO constructed the world’s highest motorable road here at 19,400 feet in Ladakh’s Changthang Plateau, surpassing its previous Guinness World Record.

Baratang Island

India’s only mud volcano erupted again on 2 October 2025. The mud volcano near the Jarwa Creek area is locally called “Jalki”.

Barren Island

India’s and South Asia’s only active volcano erupted on 20 September 2025. It is a stratovolcano located in the Andaman volcanic arc.

Lipulekh Pass

Located in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region, it is an important trade and pilgrimage route linked with the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Chola Gangam Lake

Tamil Nadu announced a ?12 crore development plan for this historic lake built by Rajendra Chola I at Gangaikondacholapuram.

Bitra Island

A proposal was made to transfer the island to defence and strategic agencies. It is the smallest inhabited island in northern Lakshadweep.

Kariyachalli Island

Tamil Nadu launched conservation efforts to save the sinking island in the Gulf of Mannar through the TNSHORE project.

Majuli Island

Located in Assam, Majuli is the world’s largest river island and was declared India’s first river island district in 2016.

PT Facts
  • Barren Island: India’s and South Asia’s only active volcano.
  • Lipulekh Pass: Located in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region and linked with Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
  • Mig La Pass: Associated with the world’s highest motorable road built by BRO.
  • Majuli: World’s largest river island and India’s first river island district.
  • Baratang Island: Known for India’s mud volcano activity.

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