Category: Geography Current Affairs

Reykjanes Peninsula: A volcano erupted recently in Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest, weather authorities said, the ninth eruption to hit the region since the end of 2023. Reykjanes is a peninsula in southwest Iceland, characterized by immense lava fields, volcanoes, and heightened geothermal activity. It covers an area of 829 sq.km. The peninsula is […]

Mount Kilimanjaro : In News The Defence Secretary formally flagged off mountaineering expeditions to Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro at an event organised in South Block, New Delhi. It is Africa’s tallest mountain and the world’s largest free-standing mountain (which means not part of a mountain range). It is located in northeastern Tanzania, near the […]

Pavana River: Citizens, including local youth and residents, recently gathered at Akurdi to express their disapproval of the Pavana River rejuvenation project. Pavana River is situated in the west of Maharashtra state, in the Pune District. The river is a notable river crossing Pune city and divides Pune City and the Pimpri-Chinchwad area. It originates […]

Noctilucent Clouds: Rare noctilucent clouds that form in summer high up in the Earth’s atmosphere have been recently seen from parts of Scotland.They are thin, wispy clouds that glow with a blue or silvery hue at night when illuminated by sunlight from below the horizon. Horizon refers to the apparent line that separates the Earth […]

Tungabhadra River: Police retrieved bodies of three Karnataka youngsters from Tungabhadra river near Mantralayam in Kurnool district recently. It is a significant peninsular river in southern India, flowing through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is the principal tributary of the Krishna The Hindus consider this river sacred, and there is a mention […]

Barak Valley: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi recently urged the Prime Minister to urgently intervene in the worsening connectivity crisis of the Barak Valley. It is the southernmost region of Assam, named after the Barak River that flows through it. It includes the three southernmost districts of Assam, […]

Antarctic Summer Sea Ice Hits Record: New research has confirmed that Antarctica’s summer sea ice is melting at record levels. This change, observed over the past few years, is warming the ocean, damaging ecosystems, and risking long-term climate effects. Scientists warn that these changes could seriously harm both the planet and people.A large team of […]

Chin Refugee: Over 4,000 refugees from Myanmar’s Chin State entered Mizoram’s Champhai district in July 2025 after violent clashes between Chin rebel groups.The Chins are an ethnic minority primarily from Myanmar’s Chin State, culturally and linguistically aligned with the Mizo people of India. They belong to the broader Zo ethnic group, which includes Mizos (India), […]

Mount Rainier: An earthquake swarm began at Mount Rainier recently, with the region hit by more than 300 small quakes, the most significant seismicity at the volcano since 2009, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. It is the highest mountain (4,392 metres) in the state of Washington, United States. Covering 260 sq.km, Rainier is surrounded […]

Bhadrakali Lake: Activists urge the Telangana government to rethink island development in Bhadrakali Lake amid lake shrinkage concerns.It is an artificial lake located in Warangal, Telangana.It covers an area of approximately 32 acres. The lake stretches to 2 km in distance.It is believed to have been built during the 12th century by the Ganapati Deva […]