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Pennaiyar River Water Dispute – Tribunal to be Constituted

Pennaiyar River Water Dispute – Tribunal to be Constituted

Why in news? The Supreme Court of India directed the central government to set up an inter‑state river water disputes tribunal within one month to r...

Rafah Border Crossing Reopens for Humanitarian Aid

Rafah Border Crossing Reopens for Humanitarian Aid

Why in news? Egypt reopened the Rafah border crossing with Gaza on 3 February 2026 after nearly eight months of closure. The move was part of an inter...

Key Facts about Canada

Key Facts about Canada

Why in news? India and Canada signed a Joint Statement on Energy Cooperation on the sidelines of the India Energy Week 2026 held in Goa. The accord re...

Tehri Lake

Tehri Lake

Why in news? Two paraglider pilots were rescued by the State Disaster Response Force after they fell into Tehri Lake during the Acro Festival & SIV Ch...

Vishwamitri River

Vishwamitri River

Why in news? The Vishwamitri River, which flows through Vadodara city in Gujarat, gained attention for its unique urban ecosystem. It supports a large...

The Sea of Japan: Geography, Climate and Importance

The Sea of Japan: Geography, Climate and Importance

Why in news? The Sea of Japan has drawn attention in recent months due to regional geopolitical tensions and disputes over its naming, as well as extr...

Shiveluch Volcano

Shiveluch Volcano

Why in news? Russia’s Shiveluch (Sheveluch) volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula erupted explosively in late January 2026, sending ash plumes high int...

Myanmar – Geography and Recent Developments

Myanmar – Geography and Recent Developments

Why in news? Myanmar has drawn international attention after its military‑backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed a large share...

Hoya nagaensis – A New Wax Plant from Nagaland

Hoya nagaensis – A New Wax Plant from Nagaland

Why in news? Researchers from Nagaland University and partner institutions have described a new species of wax plant, Hoya nagaensis, discovered in th...

Mir Alam Tank – Reservoir rescue in Hyderabad

Mir Alam Tank – Reservoir rescue in Hyderabad

Why in news? Nine workers and engineers conducting a bridge survey on the Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad were rescued after their boat’s engine failed. ...

Java Island – Geography and a Recent Landslide

Java Island – Geography and a Recent Landslide

Why in news? On 24 January 2026 heavy rains triggered a landslide in the Pasir Langu village of West Bandung district, West Java, Indonesia. The disas...

Gandak River – India’s Second‑Largest Gharial Habitat

Gandak River – India’s Second‑Largest Gharial Habitat

Why in news? Conservationists announced that the Gandak River now hosts more than 1,000 gharials, making it the second‑largest habitat for this crit...

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