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Why in news? Japan hosted a series of diplomatic meetings in June 2026, prompting renewed interest in the country’s geography and why it faces frequ...
Why in news? The Shiveluch (Sheveluch) volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula continued its ongoing eruptive phase in early June 2026, sending ash ...
Why in news? After India suspended the Indus Water Treaty following a terror attack in 2025, the Union government decided to revive the 930 megawatt K...
Why in news? In May 2026 the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) detected that the main wall of the 63‑year‑old Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej river was...
Why in news? Barren Island in the Andaman Sea continues to exhibit intermittent volcanic activity and remains the only confirmed active volcano in Ind...
Why in news? India’s External Affairs Minister recently congratulated Tone Kajzer on his appointment as Slovenia’s Foreign Minister and expressed ...
Why in news? In early June 2026 Ukrainian officials claimed to have struck ships carrying illegal cargoes in the Sea of Azov. The incident drew attent...
Why in news? In early June 2026 the normally dry Pennar (Penneru or Pinakini) River in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka began to flow before the arrival o...
Why in news? The Kshipra River has been in focus due to ongoing efforts to augment its flow for the forthcoming Ujjain Simhastha festival and to comba...
Why in news? Myanmar has been in the spotlight following high‑level meetings between Indian and Myanmar leaders in June 2026. To understand the coun...
Why in news? Reports in June 2026 revealed that the Kadamparai pumped storage hydroelectric plant in Tamil Nadu is operating at just a quarter of its ...
Why in news? Majuli Island in Assam has been in the headlines as conservationists campaign for UNESCO World Heritage status and call for urgent action...
