Geography
Republic of Naoero: Nauru Restores Its Traditional Name
Why in news? The Pacific country formerly called Nauru formally adopted the name Republic of Naoero. It informed the United Nations about this change ...
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Why in news? The Pacific country formerly called Nauru formally adopted the name Republic of Naoero. It informed the United Nations about this change ...
Why in news? Flooding in Upper Assam and intense rainfall at Mon, Nagaland, revived claims of cloudbursts. An India Meteorological Department scientis...
Why in news? Wildfires in southern Crete forced large evacuations from settlements and tourist areas during late July 2026. Reports placed the evacuat...
Why in news? Exceptionally low Danube water exposed possible mammoth remains near Ryahovo in northern Bulgaria. A resident noticed bones on the uncove...
Why in news? Koldam generated 3,612.819 million units during financial year 2025–26. This was its highest annual output since commissioning. The 800...
Why in news? On 28 July 2026, a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu. The archive reported 13 confirmed deaths during continuing r...
Why in news? A July report revisited research on the mostly submerged Kikai caldera south of Kyushu. Seismic evidence suggests fresh melt entered a la...
Why in news? The Centre informed Rajya Sabha about Gujarat’s proposed Kalpasar Project. Its Detailed Project Report is nearing finalisation. The pla...
Why in news? Yemen’s Houthi movement announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia. Its warning again raised shipping risks near Bab el-Mandeb....
Why in news? India and Panama discussed deeper maritime cooperation on 22 July 2026. Their talks covered shipping, logistics, port technology and mari...
Why in news? Himachal Pradesh is developing its first island tourism project at Gobind Sagar. The project covers Jeori Pattan, Dhararsani and Bholu si...
Why in news? Bihar and Jharkhand completed internal approvals for sharing Sone River water. The Union government proposed signing an agreement during ...
