Bomb Cyclone Source: NDTV Subject: Geography Context: A powerful winter storm, Winter Storm Ezra, rapidly intensified into a bomb cyclone over the US, disrupting peak holiday travel with mass flight cancellations, blizzards, power outages, and hurricane-force winds across multiple states. About Bomb Cyclone: What it is? A bomb cyclone is a powerful mid-latitude weather system …
Source: TH Subject: Geography Context: Gandikota Canyon has drawn renewed attention as a spectacular yet underdeveloped natural–heritage site, despite recent state plans to boost tourism infrastructure. About Gandikota Canyon: What it is? Gandikota Canyon is a dramatic river gorge carved by the Penna (Pennar) River, often called the “Grand Canyon of India” for its sheer …
Source: HT Subject: Geography Context: The India Meteorological Department has issued a Red Alert for dense to very dense fog over Uttar Pradesh, with similar conditions forecast across north and eastern India. About Fog: What it is? Fog is a meteorological phenomenon in which tiny water droplets or ice crystals remain suspended near the Earth’s …
Source: DTE Subject: Geography Context: Climate models and ocean observations show early signals of a possible El Niño return in 2026, as warming in the equatorial Pacific weakens La Niña conditions. About El Niño: What it is? El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), marked by abnormal warming of surface …
Source: TOI Subject: Geography Context: Australia was shaken by a deadly terror-linked mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Jewish festival, prompting the government to consider tougher gun laws. About Bondi Beach: What it is? Bondi Beach is a world-famous ocean beach and adjoining suburb in Sydney, known for its surf culture, tourism, and …
Source: NW Context: Meteorologists have warned that another Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event may occur in December 2025, potentially disrupting the polar vortex and sending unusually cold Arctic air into parts of the United States. About Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) Event: What is SSW? Sudden Stratospheric Warming is a rapid temperature rise (up to 50°C) …
Source: TH Subject: Mapping Context: India is set to increase military presence in Lakshadweep, with a new naval detachment on Bitra Island becoming fully operational next year, alongside expanding Air Force facilities on Agatti and Minicoy. About Bitra Island: What it is? Bitra is the smallest inhabited island of Lakshadweep, forming part of the Amindivi …
Source: LM Subject: Mapping Context: Ukraine struck two Russian civilian oil tankers — Kairos and Virat — in the Black Sea using sea drones, causing major damage to vessels believed to be transporting sanctioned Russian oil. About Black Sea: What it is? The Black Sea is a large inland sea connected to the Mediterranean through …
Source: PIB Subject: Mapping Context: Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has achieved the fastest-ever 100 MMT cargo throughput in its history, and for the 9th consecutive year, crossing the 100 MMT mark—this time 12 days earlier than last fiscal. About Paradip Port: What is Paradip Port? Paradip Port is one of India’s Major Ports, operated by …
Source: ET Subject: Geography Context: India has released a radically updated seismic zonation map under the revised Earthquake Design Code (2025), placing the entire Himalayan arc in a newly created highest-risk Zone VI for the first time. About India Revised Earthquake Design Code, 2025: What is the Seismic Zonation Map? A seismic zonation map classifies …
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Source: PIB Subject: Mapping Context: Scientists from BSIP (DST) discovered a 37,000-year-old thorny bamboo fossil in the silt-rich deposits of the Chirang River, Manipur, revealing the earliest evidence of thorniness in Asian bamboo. About 37,000-year-old Bamboo from Manipur: What it is? A remarkably preserved Ice Age–era bamboo fossil belonging to the genus Chimonobambusa, found with …
Source: ITV Subject: Geography Context: Cyclone Ditwah has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is moving towards Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry. Around the same time, a separate system in the Strait of Malacca intensified into Cyclone Senyar, triggering very heavy rain over parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and South India. …
Source: IE Subject: Mapping Context: A Forest Survey of India (FSI) assessment has revealed that the government’s new 100-metre height definition for Aravalli Hills—accepted by the Supreme Court—removes over 90% of the Aravalli landscape from protection. About Aravalli Hills: What It Is? The Aravalli Hills are one of the oldest fold mountain ranges in the …
Source: TH Subject: Mapping Context: A Supreme Court–appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has recommended creating a tiger reserve in Goa, but in phases, to reduce impact on local communities. About SC Panel Suggests Creation of a Goa Tiger Reserve: What It Is? A proposal by the Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to declare a …
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Source: TOI Subject: Mapping Context: India has reaffirmed that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India, after China again questioned its status and denied recognising it. About Arunachal Pradesh: What it is? Arunachal Pradesh is a border state in north-eastern India, popularly called the “Land of the Rising Sun” because it is …
Source: NDTV Subject: Geography Context: A massive volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano—which erupted after nearly 10,000 years—has drifted toward India, raising concerns over air quality and aviation. About Hayli Gubbi Volcano: What it is? Hayli Gubbi is a shield volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar Region, known for broad, gently sloping volcanic structures formed …
Source: DTE Subject: Geography Context: Two potential cyclonic storms are forming in the Bay of Bengal, with global forecast models indicating a possible Fujiwhara interaction between them. About Fujiwhara Effect: What is the Fujiwhara Effect? A rare meteorological phenomenon where two nearby cyclonic systems begin to rotate around a common centre due to interaction of …
Source: PIB Subject: Mapping Context: India has strengthened its textile and sericulture cooperation with Georgia during a high-level visit by the Central Silk Board delegation, including India’s participation at the 11th BACSA International Conference – CULTUSERI 2025. About Georgia: What it is? Georgia is a Transcaucasian country located at the intersection of Eastern Europe and …
Source: TH Subject: Geography Context: A cold wave has gripped parts of Telangana, with districts like Kohir and Yalal recording temperatures near 8°C—3–5°C below normal. About Cold Wave: What is a Cold Wave? A cold wave refers to a sharp and unusual drop in minimum temperatures, severe enough to cause physiological stress or danger to …
Source: News on Air Subject: Polity Context: The Union Minister of Coal & Mines inaugurated GSI’s International Seminar in Jaipur to mark 175 years of the Geological Survey of India (GSI). About Geological Survey of India (GSI): What It Is? GSI is India’s premier national geoscientific organisation, responsible for geological surveys, mineral exploration, and creation …
