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Klyuchevskoy Volcano and the Kamchatka Peninsula

Why in news? An 8.8‑magnitude earthquake off Russia’s far eastern coast in July 2025 was followed by increased activity at the Klyuchevskoy volcan...

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Chile’s Coastal Erosion Crisis

Why in news? Scientists from Chile’s Catholic University warned in July 2025 that at least ten beaches along the country’s central and southern co...

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Kamchatka Earthquake and Tsunami

Why in news? An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula in July 2025. The undersea quake triggered a tsunami that pro...

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Kalu River

Why in news? More than 300 trekkers were rescued near the Kalu River in Maharashtra’s Malshej Ghat after heavy rains caused a sudden rise in water l...

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Karenia mikimotoi‑induced Toxic Algal Bloom

Why in news? A massive bloom of the toxic dinoflagellate Karenia mikimotoi off the coast of South Australia in July 2025 killed more than 400 marine s...

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Bitra Island

Why in news? The Lakshadweep administration issued a notification in July 2025 to acquire Bitra Island for defence purposes. The plan sparked protests...

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The Dying Reefs of Vanuatu and the Fight for Climate Justice

Why in news? John Warmington, a veteran diver from Vanuatu, recently described how once‑vibrant coral reefs near Havannah Harbour have become gravey...

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Hatti Tribe and Polyandry

Why in news? A recent marriage in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, where a woman wed two brothers from the Hatti community, rekindled public dis...

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Marungur Excavation Sheds Light on Iron Age and Early Historic Tamil Culture

Why in news? Archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and local universities unearthed significant artefacts at Marungur village i...

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Port of Eilat and the Red Sea Shipping Crisis

Why in news? Shipping companies began avoiding the Red Sea route in 2025 after Yemen’s Houthi group targeted commercial vessels. As a result, Israel...

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Language and Identity

Why in news? Discussions in July 2025 about language policy brought fresh attention to the way languages shape personal and group identities. In one ...

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Child Adoption Crisis in India

Why in news? Discussions on 17 July 2025 highlighted how India’s adoption system struggles to meet demand. Prospective parents often wait years, whi...

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