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Volcan de Fuego: Geography, Recent Eruption & Ring of Fire

Volcan de Fuego: Geography, Recent Eruption & Ring of Fire

Why in news? On 21 June 2026 tourists hiking on Guatemala’s Volcan de Fuego were forced to run for safety when the volcano suddenly erupted. Video s...

Lake Baikal: Geography, Biodiversity & Conservation Status

Lake Baikal: Geography, Biodiversity & Conservation Status

Why in news? Lake Baikal often appears in discussions about superlative geographical features and environmental conservation. With remarkable statisti...

Switzerland: Geography, Neutrality Policy & US-Iran Talks

Switzerland: Geography, Neutrality Policy & US-Iran Talks

Why in news? High‑level talks between United States and Iranian officials were held in Switzerland recently to address differences over Iran’s nuc...

Strait of Messina Bridge: Italy-Sicily Link & Japan's Role

Strait of Messina Bridge: Italy-Sicily Link & Japan's Role

Why in news? Japan’s Prime Minister recently voiced support for a plan to build a bridge across Italy’s Strait of Messina. The project aims to con...

Etalin Hydroelectric Project: NHPC Pact in Arunachal Pradesh

Etalin Hydroelectric Project: NHPC Pact in Arunachal Pradesh

Why in news? NHPC Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to develop the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric P...

Kishau Dam Project: Tons River, Uttarakhand-Himachal Agreement

Kishau Dam Project: Tons River, Uttarakhand-Himachal Agreement

Why in news? An eight‑year deadlock over the Kishau Dam project was resolved in June 2026 after the Union government and beneficiary states agreed o...

Thailand: Geography, ASEAN Ties & India Bilateral Relations

Thailand: Geography, ASEAN Ties & India Bilateral Relations

Why in news? Thailand frequently features in current affairs due to its growing engagement with India and the wider world. Recent events include high�...

Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme: Satara Drought Relief & Features

Tasgaon Lift Irrigation Scheme: Satara Drought Relief & Features

Why in news? The Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation awarded a ₹126.37 crore contract to a joint venture led by Patel Engineering to ...

San Andreas Fault: Seismic Stress & Earthquake Risk Research

San Andreas Fault: Seismic Stress & Earthquake Risk Research

Why in news? A recent study modelling more than 1,000 years of earthquake history found that the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults in southern Califo...

Giant's Causeway: Basalt Columns & Geological Formation Timeline

Giant's Causeway: Basalt Columns & Geological Formation Timeline

Why in news? Scientists from the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and the British Geological Survey have reported that the basalt columns of the ...

France: Geography, Borders, Resources & Nuclear Projects

France: Geography, Borders, Resources & Nuclear Projects

Why in news? France is in the spotlight because of renewed discussions on India’s Jaitapur nuclear project and France’s role in supplying reactors...

Jordan Geography: Middle East Conflict, Dead Sea & Location

Jordan Geography: Middle East Conflict, Dead Sea & Location

Why in news? Jordan has been in the headlines after Iranian missile and drone attacks targeted U.S. military bases in the country as part of a wider M...

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