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Why in the News As part of its tourism diversification strategy, Oman has set a goal to increase the number of Indian visitors: From 7 lakh in 2024 To 1 million per year Better connectivity and lenient visa regulations support the plan About Oman Location

Why in the News Sitiveni Rabuka, the prime minister of Fiji, is visiting India for three days for the first time in his new role. The purpose of the visit is to improve people-to-people connections and bilateral relations. The Fiji Status The Republic of Fiji

Why in the News The Indian Army declared on August 21, 2025, that General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), would travel to Algeria the following week. Why important: Promotes strategic collaboration with North Africa and fortifies India-Africa defence diplomacy.  Algeria Where

Why in the News Uganda agreed in principle to take in deported U.S. migrants Requirements Migrants cannot be unaccompanied minors Migrants must not have criminal histories Reflects: Uganda’s contribution to global migration management U.S.–Africa collaboration  Uganda Location and Surrounding Areas East Africa’s landlocked nation lying

Why in the News? In Katsina state, northwest Nigeria: Gunmen attacked a mosque and surrounding residences during dawn prayers At least 50 people killed 60 people kidnapped The Nigeria Location Africa’s western coast Abuja is the capital (since 1991) Adjacent Countries North: Niger Northeast: Chad

Location Located in Southeast Asia on Borneo Island’s northern coast Lies in the hemispheres to the north and east Adjacent to The North-South China Sea Malaysia Malaysia’s Sarawak State splits it into two distinct sections Shares maritime borders with Malaysia and China The Capital The

Why in the News Despite tense political ties, a recent study reveals that mariners in the Bering Strait are following 2018 shipping regulations Demonstrates a covert form of U.S.-Russian cooperation  The Bering Strait Location and Geography The northernmost portion of the Pacific Ocean Divides North

Why in News Kabak Yano was praised by the governor of Arunachal Pradesh For successfully climbing Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in both Europe and Russia  Mount Elbrus Type Europe’s highest peak A dormant stratovolcano Part of the Seven Summits Challenge: Recognition Location Located in

Why in the News The Tonga Islands region was recently hit by a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake.  Tonga A sovereign nation in the South Pacific Ocean’s Polynesia Made up of 169 islands in an archipelago Countries that are Adjacent West: Fiji East: Cook Islands North: Samoa

Why in the News For 97 lesser-known mountains in the western Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, Nepal has waived climbing fees. Goals: Promote local economies Increase tourism Inspire climbers to reach peaks other than Mount Everest Nepal: Where South Asian landlocked nation Situated between China’s Tibet