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Why in news? Fiji was in the spotlight in August 2025 because its Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka visited New Delhi to strengthen bilateral ties. A re...
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Why in news? Fiji was in the spotlight in August 2025 because its Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka visited New Delhi to strengthen bilateral ties. A re...
Why in news? Algeria featured in August 2025 geography discussions because its strategic location in North Africa and its energy resources have made ...
Overview Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa. It lies across the equator and is known for its diverse landscapes—from snow‑capped mounta...
Overview Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and a major player in West African affairs. Abuja is the capital, while Lagos remains the larg...
Why in news? Mumbai received over 300 millimetres of rainfall in a single day in August 2025. The downpour caused the Mithi River to swell to almost ...
About the mountain Mount Elbrus is a dormant stratovolcano and the highest peak in Europe. Standing at 5,642 metres, it forms part of the Caucasus Mou...
Why in news? A cloudburst in the Chosoti area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least twelve...
Why in news? Operations at France’s Gravelines nuclear power station were temporarily halted after a swarm of jellyfish clogged the plant’s seawat...
Why in news? Nepal announced that it would waive climbing fees for nearly one hundred lesser‑known peaks in its remote Karnali and Sudurpaschim prov...
Why in news? A study published in 2025 in the journal Global and Planetary Change reported the discovery of 117‑million‑year‑old mud waves burie...
Why in news? The Dardanelles Strait came under media attention due to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea region and discussions about free...
Why in news? Environmental groups have urged authorities to protect the Bhagirathi river after a study revealed increasing erosion and flood risk alon...
Why in news? Reports from Israel indicate that the Sea of Galilee recently appeared reddish‑brown due to an algae bloom. This phenomenon has ecologi...
Why in News? The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is preparing for the world’s first planned relocation of its population to Australia under the Fale...
Why in News? A Sudanese airstrike on the Nyala airport in South Darfur reportedly killed dozens of foreign mercenaries and destroyed an aircraft. The ...
Why in News? A significant zone rich in nickel, copper and platinum‑group elements has been discovered in the Bhalukona–Jamnidih block of Chhattis...
Why in news? A sudden cloudburst over Uttarakhand’s Dharali region on 6 August 2025 caused flash floods and landslides, sweeping away houses and c...
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 mountain ...
Why in news? In early August 2025, India and the Philippines conducted their first bilateral naval drill in the South China Sea, signalling closer mar...
Why in news? Odisha and Chhattisgarh indicated in July 2025 that they were moving towards an out‑of‑court settlement of the long‑running dispute...