Geography
Negros Island in the Philippines
Why in news? A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Negros Island in the Philippines on 2 November 2025. Though no major damage was reported, the event dre...
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Why in news? A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Negros Island in the Philippines on 2 November 2025. Though no major damage was reported, the event dre...
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Why in news? Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on 26 October 2025 that Russia had successfully tested the 9M730 Burevestnik, a nuclear‑powe...
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Why in news? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) plans to release real‑time data on accident‑prone stretches of national highways ...
Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved the terms of reference for the Eighth Central Pay Commission. The commission will review salaries, allowan...
Why in News? The Supreme Court of India recently explained how courts should apply the doctrine of severability when enforcing contracts. In the Canar...
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Why in News? On 31 October 2025, UNESCO announced that Lucknow had been admitted to the Creative Cities Network under the category of gastronomy. The ...
Why in News? The Ministry of Defence announced that Visakhapatnam will host a combined International Fleet Review (IFR), Exercise MILAN 2026 and the I...
Why in News? In October 2025 the Maharashtra government made leprosy a notifiable disease, directing all health facilities to report any diagnosed cas...
Why in News? After heavy monsoon rains in 2025, Rajasthan’s Sambhar Lake has filled to near‑normal levels, prompting a dramatic increase in migrat...
Why in News? A study published in October 2025 examined how the distinctive silk decorations known as stabilimenta influence vibrations in the webs of...
Why in News? Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary in Jharkhand has drawn attention for being India’s only protected area dedicated exclusively to the conservati...
Why in News? Bhavani Island, a popular tourism spot on the Krishna River near Vijayawada, was shut down twice in 2025 due to flooding caused by heavy ...
Why in News? Indian defence news outlets reported in October 2025 that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing to test a...
Why in News? In mid‑October 2025, incessant rain over the Varusanadu hills and inflows from the Mullaperiyar dam caused the Vaigai dam in Tamil Nadu...
Why in news? The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) recently opened a new centre in Bengaluru. The facility promises to boost packaging research, tes...
Why in news? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the Know Your Vehicle process for FASTag users. The updated rules aim to m...