Geography
Mayon Volcano Eruption: Philippines, Ring of Fire
Why in news? The Mayon stratovolcano in the Philippines erupted in early May 2026, prompting authorities to raise the alert level and evacuate nearby ...
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Why in news? The Mayon stratovolcano in the Philippines erupted in early May 2026, prompting authorities to raise the alert level and evacuate nearby ...
Why in news? India’s External Affairs Minister began a nine‑day tour of the Caribbean and South America, starting in Jamaica. The visit aims to st...
Why in news? Militant groups have recently used fibre‑optic drones in conflict zones. These unmanned aircraft are guided through ultra‑thin fibre ...
Why in news? The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region recently launched “Padma Doree,” a cross‑cultural textile initiative. It brings...
Why in news? Archaeologists have initiated restoration of the Udayan Fort in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. The fort, associated with the ancient ...
Why in news? Genetics research and discussions about inherited diseases often use the term “allele.” UPSC aspirants are expected to understand the...
Why in news? Ichak, a historic town near Hazaribag in Jharkhand, has entered the spotlight due to calls for heritage conservation. Once home to dozens...
Why in news? The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) recently featured in discussions about nuclear safety and regulatory reforms. Concerns have bee...
Why in news? The Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme has achieved major milestones. The gover...
Why in news? The Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Himachal Pradesh, has been in the news for its conservation efforts an...
Why in news? Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) frequently appears in medical news and civil services examinations due to its genetic nature and recent adv...
Why in news? The Korowai, a small indigenous community in the remote forests of southeastern Papua, recently drew international attention after media ...
Why in news? Mount Dukono, an active volcano on Halmahera Island in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, erupted again in April 2026. Authorities repo...
Why in news? On 30 April 2026 the Indian Navy took delivery of INS Mahendragiri, the sixth ship of the indigenous Nilgiri‑class (Project 17A) frigat...
Why in news? As part of its outreach to the Caribbean, India delivered portable “Aarogya Maitri” health‑care cubes to Jamaica in April 2026. The...
Why in news? Two Indian conservationists, Dr Barkha Subba and Ms Parveen Shaikh, received prestigious Whitley Awards in April 2026 for their grassroot...
Why in news? In April 2026 the Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,500‑crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity for critical minerals. Shortly...
Why in news? The Delhi government announced in May 2026 that it would add leprosy to the list of diseases that doctors and hospitals must report under...
Why in news? Scientists involved in China’s Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) mission announced in April 2026 that high‑precision measurements...
Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) released its Global Hepatitis Report 2026 in April, revealing that viral hepatitis caused about 1.3 m...