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Let’s begin with the first 10 locations. Once approved, I’ll continue with the next sets.

1. Cuba
● Location: Caribbean Sea, south of the USA (Florida).
● Capital: Havana.
● Significance: Known for its role in the Cold War (Cuban Missile Crisis), and US embargo.
● Current Affairs: Economic crisis, migration to the US.
● Map:

2. Gaza Strip
● Location: Between Israel and Egypt, along the Mediterranean Sea.
● Capital/Center: Gaza City.
● Significance: One of the most densely populated and politically sensitive areas.
● Current Affairs: Site of ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict (2023–2024).
● Map:

3. Uzbekistan
● Location: Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Afghanistan.
● Capital: Tashkent.
● Significance: Major player in Central Asian geopolitics; part of SCO.
● Current Affairs: Energy cooperation with India and China.
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4. Sittwe Port (Myanmar)

● Location: Rakhine State, western Myanmar, on Bay of Bengal.
● Significance: Developed by India as part of Kaladan Multi-Modal Project.
● Current Affairs: Key to India’s Act East Policy.
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5. Coco Islands
● Location: North of Andaman Islands, administered by Myanmar.
● Significance: Alleged Chinese surveillance base; strategic for India.
● Current Affairs: Naval surveillance concerns.
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6. Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant

● Location: Rampal, Bangladesh, near Sundarbans.
● Significance: India-Bangladesh joint venture; energy cooperation.
● Current Affairs: Environmental concerns due to proximity to Sundarbans.
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7. Gulf of Oman
 ● Location: Connects Arabian Sea with Strait of Hormuz; bordered by Iran, Oman, UAE,
Pakistan.
● Significance: Oil transit route; strategic for global energy security.
● Current Affairs: Region of naval tensions.
● Map:

8. Yanomami
● Location: Indigenous tribe in Amazon rainforest, Brazil-Venezuela border.
● Significance: Focus of indigenous rights and environmental conservation.
● Current Affairs: Gold mining crisis and humanitarian violations.
● Map:

9. Chetumal Bay
● Location: Southeastern Mexico, borders Belize; Caribbean Sea.
● Significance: Ecologically rich; part of Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System.
● Current Affairs: Environmental protection zone.
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10. Fuego Volcano

● Location: Guatemala; near Antigua.
● Significance: One of Central America's most active volcanoes.
● Current Affairs: Frequent eruptions displacing thousands.
● Map:

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11. Orkney Islands

● Location: North of mainland Scotland, UK.
● Significance: Rich in Neolithic archaeological sites; part of UK offshore wind energy hub.
● Current Affairs: Discussions on autonomy and renewable energy innovation.
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12. Vilnius
● Location: Capital of Lithuania, Eastern Europe.
● Significance: NATO member; geopolitical focus due to proximity to Russia and Belarus.
● Current Affairs: Hosted 2023 NATO Summit; vocal on Ukraine war.
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 13. Kakhovka Dam
● Location: On the Dnipro River, Southern Ukraine.
● Significance: Hydropower and irrigation dam; key water source for Crimea.
● Current Affairs: Destroyed in 2023 during the Russia-Ukraine war causing flooding and
ecological damage.
● Map:

14. Batagaika Crater

● Location: Eastern Siberia, Russia.
● Significance: World's largest permafrost "megaslump" or thermokarst depression.
● Current Affairs: Expanding due to climate change and thawing permafrost.
● Map:

15. Cam Ranh Bay

● Location: Southeastern Vietnam, on the South China Sea.
● Significance: Deep-water port with strategic naval importance; used historically by US,
USSR.
● Current Affairs: Vietnam modernizing base; eyed by major naval powers.
● Map:

16. Strait of Hormuz

● Location: Between UAE/Oman and Iran, connecting Persian Gulf to Gulf of Oman.
● Significance: 1/3rd of global oil trade passes through it.
● Current Affairs: Frequent site of US-Iran maritime tensions.
● Map:

17. Crimean Bridge (Kerch Bridge)

● Location: Connects Russian mainland to Crimea over the Kerch Strait.
● Significance: Critical infrastructure built post-annexation of Crimea (2014).
● Current Affairs: Targeted during Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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18. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

● Location: Central Africa; borders 9 countries.
● Capital: Kinshasa.
● Significance: Rich in minerals (cobalt, coltan); instability due to militia violence.
● Current Affairs: Conflict in eastern DRC; global attention on mineral exploitation.
● Map:

19. Ubinas Volcano

● Location: Southern Peru, Andes mountain range.
● Significance: Most active volcano in Peru.
 ● Current Affairs: Recent eruptions causing health hazards and evacuation.
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20. Peru
● Location: Western South America; borders Pacific Ocean.
● Capital: Lima.
● Significance: Rich biodiversity, Machu Picchu, copper exports.
● Current Affairs: Political unrest, mining disputes.
● Map:

Next set (21–30) includes Gabon, Morocco, Armenia, 9-Dash Line, and more.
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Here is the final set (21–30) with detailed notes and corresponding map images:

21. Gabon
● Location: West coast of Central Africa, along the Atlantic Ocean.
● Capital: Libreville.
● Significance: Rich in oil and rainforests; high forest cover.
● Current Affairs: Military coup in 2023; suspended from African Union.
● Map:

22. Morocco
● Location: North Africa; borders Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
● Capital: Rabat.
● Significance: Strategic location near Strait of Gibraltar; solar energy leader.
● Current Affairs: Earthquake in 2023; tensions over Western Sahara.
● Map:

23. Kostyantynivka
● Location: Donetsk Oblast, Eastern Ukraine.
● Significance: Near active conflict zone in Russia-Ukraine war.
● Current Affairs: Site of missile attack in 2023.
● Map:

24. Armenia
● Location: South Caucasus region, between Asia and Europe.
● Capital: Yerevan.
● Significance: Landlocked; ancient Christian heritage.
● Current Affairs: Conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.
● Map:

25. 9-Dash Line

● Location: Maritime area claimed by China in South China Sea.
● Significance: Overlaps with claims by Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei.
● Current Affairs: Disputes over oil, gas, fishing, and navigation rights.
● Map:

26. Timor-Leste (East Timor)

● Location: Southeast Asia; eastern part of Timor Island.
● Capital: Dili.
● Significance: Gained independence from Indonesia in 2002.
● Current Affairs: Seeks ASEAN membership; maritime boundary resolution with Australia.
● Map:

27. Nagorno-Karabakh
● Location: Disputed region between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
● Significance: Ethnic Armenian majority; internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan.
● Current Affairs: Ceasefire and surrender of Armenian forces in 2023.
● Map:

28. Alexandria Port

● Location: Northern Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea.
● Significance: Egypt’s largest seaport and trade hub.
● Current Affairs: Modernization projects to boost logistics.
● Map:

29. Libya
● Location: North Africa; bordered by Mediterranean Sea.
● Capital: Tripoli.
● Significance: Oil-rich; in conflict since 2011 revolution.
● Current Affairs: Floods in 2023; divided governance (Tripoli vs. Tobruk).
● Map:

30. Hemis Monastery

● Location: Ladakh, India.
● Significance: Largest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh.
● Current Affairs: Popular cultural and tourist site; Hemis festival draws global tourists.
● Map: