Current Affair Category: Geography

Why in News?  The cyclone caused significant devastation on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, triggering chaos and fear. The situation is extremely precarious. Mayotte, located at the northern edge of the Indian Ocean’s cyclone zone, had largely avoided the worst cyclones in recent years. Indian Ocean’s Cyclone Zone: The Indian Ocean Cyclone Zone refers […]

Why in News? The World Drought Atlas, jointly developed by the UNCCD and European Commission JRC, provides an n-depth view of the systemic nature of drought risks. It uses maps, infographics, and case studies to depict the cascading effects of droughts across sectors like energy, agriculture, transport, and public health. Key Points: Urgency of Global […]

Why in News ? The season’s first major snowfall hit parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan during the busy holiday travel and shopping weekend. Cold temperatures and heavy snow are expected to continue into the week, creating hazards in the Great Lakes, Plains, and Midwest regions. Lake-effect snow is characterized by its low water […]

Why in News ?A recent Lok Sabha session highlighted that 33.6% of India’s coastline is under threat from erosion, emphasizing the need for robust coastal management. India’s Coastline: Spanning over 7,500 km, India’s coast includes 9 states, 2 UTs, and 66 coastal districts. Coastal morphology: 43% sandy beaches, 11% rocky coasts, 36% muddy flats, 10% […]

The Madhya Pradesh government has notified Ratapani forest in Raisen district as a tiger reserve in the state. About the Ratapani Forest Reserve : It is located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is a significant ecological and biodiversity hotspot. Known for its rich flora and fauna, the forest is a vital part of […]

China’s Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean   Happy Martian New Year! Today marks the start of a new year on the Red Planet, the 38th since humans began counting in 1956. The Martian new year begins with data from a now-defunct rover spotting what appears to be an ancient shoreline […]

The Dutch gravity canal system is an impressive network of water management canals, dikes, and locks in the Netherlands designed to control water levels and manage flooding. The Netherlands, being a low-lying country with about a third of its land below sea level, relies on this system to keep the land dry and usable for […]

Death tourism, also known as euthanasia tourism, is the practice of traveling to another country to access assisted suicide or euthanasia services that may not be legally available in one’s home country. This phenomenon has grown in recent years, especially for individuals facing terminal or incurable illnesses and who wish to exercise control over their […]

Cyclone Dana is a powerful cyclonic storm that formed in the Bay of Bengal in October 2024. It is expected to make landfall on the eastern coasts of India (primarily Odisha and West Bengal) and Bangladesh around October 24. The cyclone has intensified due to a low-pressure system in the Bay, bringing wind speeds of […]

Why in News? The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have recently  signed two agreements for the implementation of projects aimed at protecting the miombo forest and facilitating trade in the border region between Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The agreements were signed in Maputo. These projects, valued […]