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Koldam Hydro Project: Record Power Generation on Satluj River

Koldam Hydro Project: Record Power Generation on Satluj River

Why in news? Koldam generated 3,612.819 million units during financial year 2025–26. This was its highest annual output since commissioning. The 800...

Kikai Caldera: Magma Re-injection in Japan's Giant Volcano

Kikai Caldera: Magma Re-injection in Japan's Giant Volcano

Why in news? A July report revisited research on the mostly submerged Kikai caldera south of Kyushu. Seismic evidence suggests fresh melt entered a la...

Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 7.1 Quake Hits Kyushu & Tectonic Risk

Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 7.1 Quake Hits Kyushu & Tectonic Risk

Why in news? On 28 July 2026, a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu. The archive reported 13 confirmed deaths during continuing r...

Kalpasar Project: Gujarat's Gulf of Khambhat Reservoir Proposal

Kalpasar Project: Gujarat's Gulf of Khambhat Reservoir Proposal

Why in news? The Centre informed Rajya Sabha about Gujarat’s proposed Kalpasar Project. Its Detailed Project Report is nearing finalisation. The pla...

Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Red Sea Chokepoint & Maritime Blockade

Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Red Sea Chokepoint & Maritime Blockade

Why in news? Yemen’s Houthi movement announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia. Its warning again raised shipping risks near Bab el-Mandeb....

Panama Canal: Maritime Operations, Significance & India Ties

Panama Canal: Maritime Operations, Significance & India Ties

Why in news? India and Panama discussed deeper maritime cooperation on 22 July 2026. Their talks covered shipping, logistics, port technology and mari...

Gobind Sagar Reservoir: Bhakra Dam & Himachal Tourism Project

Gobind Sagar Reservoir: Bhakra Dam & Himachal Tourism Project

Why in news? Himachal Pradesh is developing its first island tourism project at Gobind Sagar. The project covers Jeori Pattan, Dhararsani and Bholu si...

Mahanadi Basin: Geography, Tributaries & Offshore Appraisal

Mahanadi Basin: Geography, Tributaries & Offshore Appraisal

Why in news? Drilling began for appraisal well MN-DWN18-1-HD on 25 July 2026. It is located in the deep-water Mahanadi Offshore Basin. This is the fir...

Sone River: Geography & Bihar-Jharkhand Water-Sharing Pact

Sone River: Geography & Bihar-Jharkhand Water-Sharing Pact

Why in news? Bihar and Jharkhand completed internal approvals for sharing Sone River water. The Union government proposed signing an agreement during ...

Spain: Location, Iberian Peninsula, Mountains, Rivers & History

Spain: Location, Iberian Peninsula, Mountains, Rivers & History

Why in news? Severe wildfires affected Spain and neighbouring France during July 2026. By 24 July, about 166,000 people had been evacuated across both...

Lake Manasarovar: Tibet Location, Geography, Kailash & Yatra

Lake Manasarovar: Tibet Location, Geography, Kailash & Yatra

Why in news? Pilgrims undertaking the 2026 Kailash Manasarovar Yatra could not bathe inside Lake Manasarovar. Chinese authorities continued their proh...

Chenab River: Origin, Tributaries, Hydropower & Indus Treaty

Chenab River: Origin, Tributaries, Hydropower & Indus Treaty

Why in news? India rejected reports alleging deliberate flooding through increased Chenab River flows. The Government attributed the rise to intense m...

Ratle Hydroelectric Project: Chenab River Dam & Power Capacity

Ratle Hydroelectric Project: Chenab River Dam & Power Capacity

Why in news? Heavy rainfall sharply raised the Chenab River near the Ratle project. The high flow damaged a temporary cofferdam at the construction si...

Black Sea Geography: Bordering Nations & Montreux Convention

Black Sea Geography: Bordering Nations & Montreux Convention

Why in news? India issued a maritime security advisory for the Black Sea on 23 July 2026. It covers Indian ships and foreign ships carrying Indian sea...

Salal Hydroelectric Project: Chenab River, Capacity & IWT

Salal Hydroelectric Project: Chenab River, Capacity & IWT

Why in news? Heavy rain sharply increased inflows into the Chenab River and Salal reservoir. Authorities opened all dam gates on 21 July 2026. Downstr...

Mexico Earthquake: Magnitude 7.3 off Chiapas & Tsunami Alert

Mexico Earthquake: Magnitude 7.3 off Chiapas & Tsunami Alert

Why in news? A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck offshore southern Mexico on 17 July 2026. Its Chiapas coast location prompted precautionary tsunami mes...

Naying Hydroelectric Project: 1,000 MW on Siyom, Arunachal

Naying Hydroelectric Project: 1,000 MW on Siyom, Arunachal

Why in news? A Union expert panel recommended environmental clearance for the Naying project. The proposed plant has a 1,000-megawatt capacity. It wil...

Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project: 900 MW India-Nepal Venture

Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project: 900 MW India-Nepal Venture

Why in news? India’s Power Secretary reviewed the Arun-3 project in Nepal. The project will have 900 megawatts of installed capacity. Officials insp...

Gandak River: Bihar Flood Alert & Nepal Rainfall

Gandak River: Bihar Flood Alert & Nepal Rainfall

Why in news? The Gandak crossed its local danger mark in Gopalganj district. Heavy rainfall in Nepal increased several north Bihar rivers. Bihar place...

Krishna River: Course, Tributaries & Upper-Basin Dry Spell

Krishna River: Course, Tributaries & Upper-Basin Dry Spell

Why in news? A week-long dry spell reduced inflows into the upper Krishna system. The affected headwaters lie in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Authoritie...

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