Source: TH Context: Tiwai Island and Gola Rainforest in Sierra Leone have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the country’s first. About Sierra Leone World Heritage Site: What is it? A natural heritage site comprising: Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary Gola Rainforest National Park (GRNP) Location: Situated in southern Sierra Leone, along the Moa River, …
Source: DD News Context: The UAE and WHO have jointly launched a two-year humanitarian programme to tackle severe child and maternal malnutrition on Yemen’s Socotra Island. About Socotra Island: What is Socotra Island? Socotra is a biodiversity-rich island known as the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean” for its unique flora and fauna. Designated a UNESCO …
Source: HT Context: Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, erupted spewing ash, smoke, and lava several kilometres high. About Mount Etna Volcano: What It Is? Mount Etna is a stratovolcano and one of the most active volcanoes in the world. It is classified as a Decade Volcano due to its frequent activity and risk to …
Source: DH Context: Over 5.15 lakh people have been affected by severe flooding across 22 districts of Assam, with the death toll in the Northeast rising to 38. About Assam: Located in: Assam is located in northeastern India, forming part of the Seven Sister States. Capital: Dispur (a suburb of Guwahati) Boundaries: Arunachal Pradesh, Bhutan, …
Source: TOI Context: Over 150 people have died in central Nigeria due to severe floods caused by torrential rain and a dam collapse in Niger State. About Nigeria: Capital: Abuja Bordering Nations: Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea), and Benin. Flooding Causes: Intenserainfall and collapse of a dam in Mokwa (Niger State – …
Source: DD News Context: The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña Palacios, is visiting India from June 2 to 4, 2025, marking his first state visit. This is only the second-ever visit by a Paraguayan President to India and aims to strengthen bilateral ties across trade, technology, and diplomacy. About Paraguay: Paraguay is a landlocked nation …
Source: TP Context: A massive glacier collapse in Switzerland’s Loetschental valley on May 28, 2025, buried Blatten village under ice and rock debris, triggering flood fears as River Lonza’s flow is blocked. About Lonza Valley: Location: Loetschental (Lonza) Valley is located in the canton of Valais, in southern Switzerland, within the Alpine region. Country Involved: …
Source: LM Context: Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted with lava fountains over 1,000 feet, marking the most intense activity since the Pu’u’ō’ō eruption of the 1980s. About Kilauea volcano: Located on the southeastern shore of Hawaii’s Big Island. Formed by the Hawaiian hotspot — not at plate boundaries but caused by a mantle plume under …
Source: NDTV Context: Sikkim Chief Minister has urged the Centre to request a ban on scaling Mount Kanchenjunga from Nepal, citing its deep spiritual significance to Sikkim’s indigenous communities. About Mount Kanchenjunga: Location: Lies in the eastern Himalayas, straddling the India–Nepal border, 74 km north-northwest of Darjeeling. Stands at an elevation of 8,586 metres (28,169 …
Source: TH Context: World Dugong Day was observed to raise awareness about the conservation needs of dugongs, with India reaffirming its focus on habitat protection in areas like Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar. About Dugongs: What it is: Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are large, herbivorous marine mammals often called “sea cows.” They are the only …
Source: DTE Context: Study published in Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth reported that land in South Africa has been rising at 2 mm per year from 2012 to 2020. About South Africa Land Uplift: What It Is? A gradual uplift of land observed in parts of South Africa due to reduced surface and groundwater …
Source: NDTV Context: Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah revoked the citizenship of over 37,000 people, mostly women naturalised through marriage, citing a reformist agenda. About Kuwait: Located in: Northwestern Persian Gulf, Kuwait is a small constitutional monarchy in West Asia. Capital: Kuwait City. Neighbouring Nations: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Persian Gulf. Geological Features: Topography: …
Source: DD News Context: The United States has announced sanctions on Sudan after determining the Sudanese government used chemical weapons in 2024 during its civil war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). About Sudan: Location: Northeastern Africa, straddling the Sahel and Sahara regions. Capital: Khartoum, situated at the confluence of the Blue and White …
Source: LM Context: The United Kingdom has officially agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending decades of British control. About Chagos Islands: Location: The Chagos Archipelago consists of over 60 small islands located in the central Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives, and east of Seychelles. The largest island, Diego Garcia, …
Source: FPJ Context: The IMD has forecast a low-pressure system forming over the east-central Arabian Sea, likely to intensify into a depression in the next 36 hours. About Arabian Sea: Location: The Arabian Sea is a northwestern extension of the Indian Ocean, bordered by India to the east and the Arabian Peninsula to the west. …
Source: News on Air Context: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia erupted multiple times over the weekend and again on Monday, prompting the government to raise the alert level to the highest tier. About Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki: What it is: A stratovolcano forming part of a twin volcanic system with Lewotobi Perempuan, often symbolised as a …
Source: DTE Context: Southern Australia, including South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania, is facing one of the worst droughts in decades, raising alarm about the region’s climate vulnerability and water security. About South Australia: Located in south-central Australia. Borders: Western Australia (west), Northern Territory (north), Queensland (northeast), New South Wales & Victoria (east). Southern coastline faces …
Source: TH Context: Talks over a new political status for New Caledonia broke down on May 8, 2025, after loyalist factions rejected France’s proposal for “sovereignty in partnership”. About New Caledonia: Location: Situated in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean, about 1,500 km east of Australia. Capital city: Nouméa. Political Control: It is a French overseas collectively, …
Source: DD News Context: A UN peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon was attacked by civilians with metal rods and axes; no casualties were reported, though vehicles were damaged. About Lebanon: Located in: Western Asia, on the eastern Mediterranean coast. Capital: Beirut Neighbouring Countries: Bordered by Syria, Israel, and the Mediterranean Sea. Geological Features: Mountains: Lebanon …
Source: TH Context: A new scientific paper by CSIR-NIO and INCOIS claims that Karnataka’s diversion of Mahadayi River will have limited ecological impact on Goa, sparking protests by local groups in Goa. About Mahadayi River: What it is? Mahadayi (also called Mandovi or Mhadei) is a rain-fed interstate river known as Goa’s lifeline, vital for …
