The Sea of Okhotsk, which has been making headlines, is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean. It shares borders with Japan and Russia. The Sea of Okhotsk will be the site of military drills, known as Vostok 2022, involving the Russian and Chinese navies. The drills will focus on operations in the waters and coastline areas of the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.

The Semeru Volcano, located in Indonesia, has recently erupted, causing evacuations in the East Java province. The eruption has resulted in the release of volcanic ash, and the authorities are monitoring the situation.

The 'Villa of Quintilii' is an ancient Roman villa situated near the Via Appia Antica, beyond the fifth milestone, close to Rome, Italy. A new study provided details about a lavish winery where the Roman elite used to gather annually within the Villa of Quintilii.

The state of Karnataka has obtained clearance from the Centre for two Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) related to the Kalasa-Banduri Nala project on the Mahadayi River. This project aims to divert water from Mahadayi to fulfill the drinking water requirements of four districts in Karnataka. The river originates in Belagavi district of Karnataka and flows into the Arabian Sea in Goa.

Gurudongmar Lake is situated at an altitude of approximately 17,800 feet in the Mangan district of Sikkim. It is one of the highest lakes in India. Recently, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman visited Gurudongmar Lake and interacted with army personnel. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Okavango delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Botswana, and Murchison Falls, Uganda's oldest and largest national park, are both located in Southern Africa. These biodiversity hotspots are facing potential threats from oil companies, as highlighted in a recent report.

The rock-cut sculptures and reliefs of the Unakoti, located in Tripura, have been included in UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites. These artistic creations showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Sierra de Mijas is a mountain range situated in Spain. Recently, wildfires have caused significant damage in this region, along with other parts of France, Greece, Portugal, and Spain. These wildfires have resulted in the destruction of vast areas of land and forced the evacuation of numerous residents.

The "Bailey Suspension Bridge" has been recently inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. This bridge, constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), aims to enhance connectivity over the Chenab River.

Theri Desert, located in Tamil Nadu, derives its name from the Tamil term "theri," meaning red dunes. This desert is known for its unique red sand dunes with sediments dating back to the Quaternary period. The desert serves as an important ecological and geological site of interest.