Category: Geography Current Affairs

Moist Heatwave: Research showed that timings and locations of the moist heatwaves are controlled by the active and break periods of the southwest monsoon (SWM) season and can be predicted weeks in advance. Moist heatwaves are triggered by a combined impact of high temperatures and elevated humidity levels in the atmosphere. The best way to […]

Peatlands: Researchers found that two lakes namely Mai Ndombe and Tumba in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding peatlands. Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing. Consequently, the production of organic matter exceeds its […]

Tsomgo Lake: Over 2,700 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall near Tsomgo Lake in East Sikkim were rescued recently. Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake located in East Sikkim. The lake derives its water from the melting snow of the mountains surrounding the lake. After the winter […]

Vaan Island: A decade-long artificial reef restoration of Vaan Island generated socio-ecological benefits worth ₹61.67 crore—over twice its inflation-adjusted cost, according to a technical assessment by the Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission and its partners. Vaan is located in the Gulf of Mannar, which was declared a marine biodiversity park in 1986. It is part […]

Takeshima: South Korea recently protested a Japanese government-backed “Takeshima Day” event, calling it an unjust assertion of sovereignty over disputed islands also claimed by Japan. Takeshima is a group of small islets situated in the middle of the Sea of Japan. It is called Dokdo in South Korea and Takeshima in Japan. It has also […]

Rapti River: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to correct official records and restore the Suav, a major tributary of the Rapti river status from a “drain” to a “river” in the revenue records and gazetteer. Rapti River is the most important left bank tributary of the Ghaghra River. Historically, […]

V.O. Chidambaranar Port: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated and laid the foundation for infrastructure and green energy projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.Originally known as Tuticorin Port, it was renamed in 2011 to honor V.O. Chidambaranar, the legendary freedom fighter who launched […]

Lake Baikal: Seven bodies have been recently recovered from Lake Baikal in Siberia after a tour bus carrying eight Chinese tourists broke through the ice and plunged into the water. It is located in the southern part of eastern Siberia, south-central Russia, near the border with Mongolia. It is the oldest existing freshwater lake on […]

Lunar New Year: Moscow recently marked the Lunar New Year with vibrant celebrations featuring panda-themed events, cultural performances and festive displays highlighting Chinese traditions. It marks the beginning of a new year in the lunisolar calendar, which was developed in ancient China. Often known in the West as Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year […]

Cuba: Cuban security advisers and doctors are withdrawing from Venezuela due to mounting U.S. pressure. It is the largest island country located in the north western Caribbean at the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Cuba shares its maritime borders with the US, Haiti, Honduras, The Bahamas, Jamaica and […]