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What is the purpose of the Dakshin Gangotri research base in Antarctica?
What is the purpose of the Dakshin Gangotri research base in Antarctica?
- It hosts international research teams.
- It is used solely as a supply base. (correct)
- It is the primary base for climate studies.
- It serves as a permanent research station.
Which of the following stations is the second permanent research station established by India in Antarctica?
Which of the following stations is the second permanent research station established by India in Antarctica?
- Neema
- Dakshin Gangotri
- Bharti
- Maitri (correct)
Which research centre is the latest one established by India in Antarctica?
Which research centre is the latest one established by India in Antarctica?
- Bharti (correct)
- Alok
- Dakshin Gangotri
- Maitri
What year was the research station Maitri established?
What year was the research station Maitri established?
Which of the following statements is true about Dakshin Gangotri?
Which of the following statements is true about Dakshin Gangotri?
Which Indian research centre in Antarctica was operational since 2012?
Which Indian research centre in Antarctica was operational since 2012?
What distinguishes Bharti from the other Indian research bases?
What distinguishes Bharti from the other Indian research bases?
Which Indian research station has ceased to function as a permanent base?
Which Indian research station has ceased to function as a permanent base?
Which research centre is used for various scientific studies beyond just supply operations?
Which research centre is used for various scientific studies beyond just supply operations?
In what capacity is the Dakshin Gangotri research station currently utilized?
In what capacity is the Dakshin Gangotri research station currently utilized?
Identify the research centre established first by India in Antarctica.
Identify the research centre established first by India in Antarctica.
Which center has been part of India's Antarctic missions since 2012?
Which center has been part of India's Antarctic missions since 2012?
What role does Maitri play in India's Antarctic research agenda?
What role does Maitri play in India's Antarctic research agenda?
Which country did Israel take control of the Golan Heights from during the Six-Day War?
Which country did Israel take control of the Golan Heights from during the Six-Day War?
What is the geographic significance of the Golan Heights?
What is the geographic significance of the Golan Heights?
What resulted from the territorial conflict between Israel and Syria over the Golan Heights?
What resulted from the territorial conflict between Israel and Syria over the Golan Heights?
Which border crossing has been prominent in discussions related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
Which border crossing has been prominent in discussions related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
What are the territorial borders that surround the Levant region involving Israel?
What are the territorial borders that surround the Levant region involving Israel?
Which conflict has persisted between Israel and Syria since 1967?
Which conflict has persisted between Israel and Syria since 1967?
What major war led to Israel taking control of the Golan Heights?
What major war led to Israel taking control of the Golan Heights?
In which region is the Golan Heights located?
In which region is the Golan Heights located?
Which of the following was NOT a border surrounding the Levant region?
Which of the following was NOT a border surrounding the Levant region?
The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict centers around which significant border crossing?
The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict centers around which significant border crossing?
Which sea borders Israel to the west?
Which sea borders Israel to the west?
What is the capital of Israel?
What is the capital of Israel?
Which lake is considered Israel's main source of freshwater?
Which lake is considered Israel's main source of freshwater?
Which of the following bodies of water is the 2nd most saline lake in the world?
Which of the following bodies of water is the 2nd most saline lake in the world?
What geographic feature is Syria's Golan Heights considered?
What geographic feature is Syria's Golan Heights considered?
Which countries are part of the I2U2 coalition?
Which countries are part of the I2U2 coalition?
What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee's location?
What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee's location?
What body of water does Israel open to through Port Eilat?
What body of water does Israel open to through Port Eilat?
Which lake is the second lowest lake in the world?
Which lake is the second lowest lake in the world?
What is the name of the river that borders various countries, including Israel?
What is the name of the river that borders various countries, including Israel?
Which country does the Golan Heights border?
Which country does the Golan Heights border?
What term is used to refer to the location of Cyprus, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Turkey?
What term is used to refer to the location of Cyprus, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Turkey?
What is the relationship of the Dead Sea to Jordan?
What is the relationship of the Dead Sea to Jordan?
Which freshwater lake is the lowest on Earth?
Which freshwater lake is the lowest on Earth?
What is the main source of water for Lake Kinneret?
What is the main source of water for Lake Kinneret?
Which mountain's springs contribute to the Jordan River?
Which mountain's springs contribute to the Jordan River?
What is the length of the Jordan River?
What is the length of the Jordan River?
Which country borders the Dead Sea to the east?
Which country borders the Dead Sea to the east?
Lake Kinneret is also known by which name?
Lake Kinneret is also known by which name?
The Dead Sea is treated as which type of lake?
The Dead Sea is treated as which type of lake?
Which bodies of water does the Jordan River flow into?
Which bodies of water does the Jordan River flow into?
Which region is home to the Dead Sea?
Which region is home to the Dead Sea?
Which two regions border the Dead Sea to the west?
Which two regions border the Dead Sea to the west?
What distinguishes the Rafah crossing from other crossings in the Gaza Strip?
What distinguishes the Rafah crossing from other crossings in the Gaza Strip?
Which crossing in the Gaza Strip is exclusively used for commercial goods?
Which crossing in the Gaza Strip is exclusively used for commercial goods?
What is the status of the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings as mentioned?
What is the status of the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings as mentioned?
With which country does the Rafah crossing share a border?
With which country does the Rafah crossing share a border?
When was the agreement that established Egyptian management of the Rafah crossing made?
When was the agreement that established Egyptian management of the Rafah crossing made?
How many functional entry and exit points does the Gaza Strip currently have?
How many functional entry and exit points does the Gaza Strip currently have?
Which crossing is located in the north of the Gaza Strip?
Which crossing is located in the north of the Gaza Strip?
What is the strategic significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?
What is the strategic significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?
In addition to the Rafah crossing, what are the other two functional crossings in Gaza?
In addition to the Rafah crossing, what are the other two functional crossings in Gaza?
Who controls the Kerem Shalom crossing?
Who controls the Kerem Shalom crossing?
Study Notes
Israel
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Golan Heights: Syrian territory captured by Israel during the Six-Day War in 1967
- Maritime: Borders the Mediterranean Sea (Port Tel Aviv) and the Red Sea through the Gulf of Aqaba (Port Eilat)
- I2U2: A West Asian Quad formed by India, Israel, UAE, and USA for cooperation in various fields
Water Bodies Around Israel
- Mediterranean Sea: Located to the west of Israel
- Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias):
- Israel's primary freshwater source
- World's lowest freshwater lake
- Second lowest lake globally after the Dead Sea
- Dead Sea:
- Second most saline lake globally
- Bordered by Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank
- Jordan River
- Gulf of Aqaba
Sea of Galilee
- Geographical Location: Situated in northeastern Israel
Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)
- Lowest freshwater lake on Earth
- Second lowest lake in the world
- Fed by underground springs and the Jordan River
- Jordan river originates at the base of Mount Hermon, located on the borders of Lebanon and Syria
- Flows south through Lake Tiberias into the Dead Sea
Dead Sea
- Salt lake bordered by Jordan, Palestine's West Bank, and Israel
- Located in the Levant region, between Israel and Syria
Golan Heights
- Territorial border between Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan
- Israel took control of Golan Heights during the Six-Day War in 1967
- Territorial conflict between Israel and Syria continues
Rafah Crossing
- The southernmost exit point from the Gaza Strip
- Shares a border with Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
- Only exit from Gaza that doesn't lead to Israeli territory
- Managed by Egypt in accordance with a 2007 agreement with Israel
- Gaza currently has three functional entry/exit points: Erez or Beit Hanoun crossing in the north, Karem Abu Salem crossing in the south, and the Rafah crossing
Border Crossings in and out of Gaza
- Erez: Located in the north, used by people traveling to Israel
- Kerem Shalom: Located in the south, used exclusively for commercial goods
- Rafah: Located in the south, managed by Egypt
- Erez and Kerem Shalom are currently controlled by Israel, currently closed
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
- Signed at the G20 Summit in New Delhi
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Explore the geography of Israel, including its capital, significant water bodies, and the historical context of the Golan Heights. This quiz includes details on the Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea, and maritime borders, providing insights into Israel's unique geographical features.
