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Place in News: Australia

Posted 15 Jul 2025

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Australia and India are gearing up to strengthen partnerships across vital sectors with the 2025 Maitri Grants.

  • Maitri Grants administered by Centre for Australia-India Relations supports greater exchange and collaboration in cultural, education, research purposes.

Political Features

  • Location: Southern Hemisphere 
  • Maritime Boundary: Indian Ocean (West) South Pacific Ocean (East) 
  • It is the smallest continent and the world's sixth largest country.

Geographical Features

  • Highest point: Mount Kosciuszko (The Eastern Highlands/The Great Dividing Range).
  • The Great Barrier Reef: Located off the east coast of Queensland, is the greatest mass of coral in the world. (It was designated as World Heritage Site in 1981)
  • Major Resources: gold, iron ore, lead, nickel, rutile, uranium, zinc and zircon 
  • Tags :
  • Australia
  • Maitri Grants
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