Geography

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Sea of Galilee Turns Red

Why in news? Reports from Israel indicate that the Sea of Galilee recently appeared reddish‑brown due to an algae bloom. This phenomenon h...

World’s First Planned Migration from Tuvalu to Australia

Why in News? The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is preparing for the world’s first planned relocation of its population to Australia unde...

Sudan – Mapping the Conflict

Why in News? A Sudanese airstrike on the Nyala airport in South Darfur reportedly killed dozens of foreign mercenaries and destroyed an airc...

Bhalukona–Jamnidih Block Discovery

Why in News? A significant zone rich in nickel, copper and platinum‑group elements has been discovered in the Bhalukona–Jamnidih block o...

Cloudburst and Flash Floods in Uttarkashi

Why in news? A sudden cloudburst over Uttarakhand’s Dharali region on 6 August 2025 caused flash floods and landslides, sweeping away ho...

Uttarkashi District

Why in news? Uttarkashi district came into focus after the 6 August 2025 cloudburst. Located in the Himalayas, it is a hub of pilgrimage and...

India–Philippines Naval Exercise

Why in news? In early August 2025, India and the Philippines conducted their first bilateral naval drill in the South China Sea, signalling ...

Mahanadi River dispute and settlement efforts

Why in news? Odisha and Chhattisgarh indicated in July 2025 that they were moving towards an out‑of‑court settlement of the long‑runni...

Krasheninnikov volcano erupts after centuries

Why in news? In early August 2025 Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula witnessed an eruption at the Krasheninnikov volcano, a complex stratovolcan...

Mapping focus: Slovenia

Mapping focus: Slovenia

Why in news? Slovenia attracted international attention in August 2025 by becoming the first European Union member state to announce a total...

Medog Dam: China’s Brahmaputra Hydropower Project and Its Implications

Why in news? China recently approved construction of a gigantic 60‑gigawatt hydropower dam at the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River ...

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 Klyuchevs...

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 s...

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 tsunam...

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 ...

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 40...

Bitra Island

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

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 bec...

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 ...

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...