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Why in news? A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck offshore southern Mexico on 17 July 2026. Its Chiapas coast location prompted precautionary tsunami mes...
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Why in news? A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck offshore southern Mexico on 17 July 2026. Its Chiapas coast location prompted precautionary tsunami mes...
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...
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...
Why in news? The Gandak crossed its local danger mark in Gopalganj district. Heavy rainfall in Nepal increased several north Bihar rivers. Bihar place...
Why in news? A week-long dry spell reduced inflows into the upper Krishna system. The affected headwaters lie in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Authoritie...
Why in news? Heavy rain caused the Khawthlangtuipui River to overflow in southern Mizoram. Authorities evacuated over 80 families, while landslides bl...
Why in news? A tourist speedboat capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on 11 July 2026. Fifteen Indian tourists died, and Vietnamese police later ...
Why in news? Heavy rain filled reservoirs around Pune during early July 2026. Officials released water from Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River. Disc...
Why in news? The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint with Indian authorities. It accused Israeli reservist Eitan Gilboa of war crimes in Gaza. The...
Why in news? On 7 July 2026 United Kingdom F‑35 jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Norwegian Sea. The Russian plane was see...
Why in news? Heavy rains in August 2025 caused the Vihar Lake in north Mumbai to overflow, reminding residents of its role in the city’s water syste...
Why in news? Ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises in Sudan have kept the country in global headlines. Understanding its geography, climate and re...
Why in news? The 540 megawatt Kwar hydroelectric project on the Chenab river is one of several hydropower schemes under construction in Jammu and Kash...
Why in news? Heavy monsoon rainfall in Maharashtra on 7 July 2026 caused the Ulhas River to cross its danger mark at Badlapur and Ambernath. The nea...
Why in news? The Panchganga River featured in news reports during July 2026 because of rising water levels after heavy monsoon rainfall. Authorities i...
Why in news? Peru frequently appears in world news because of its political developments, economic reforms and rich cultural heritage. UPSC aspirants ...
Why in news? Rutile is often mentioned in discussions on mineral resources and the titanium industry. Understanding its properties and uses helps aspi...
Why in news? On 30 June 2026, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported a brief phreatomagmatic eruption at Taal Volcano. The ex...
Why in news? India and Greece are exploring deeper economic ties, particularly in financial services, fintech and digital payments. Understanding the ...
Why in news? Scientists studying Antarctica have reported continued activity at Mount Erebus on Ross Island. The volcano’s persistent lava lake and ...