How Could El Niño Affect Global Food Security in 2026?
Why is it in News? El Niño is strengthening rapidly in 2026 and is expected to become a very strong event by the end of the year. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says there is a near-100% likelihood that El Niño will persist through February 2027, while NOAA reports a greater than 90% chance of […]
Why Are Critical Minerals Changing the Geography of Global Trade?
Why is it in News? Critical minerals are becoming a major factor in global trade, industrial policy and supply-chain geography. Recent developments involving rare-earth exports, Greenland and U.S.–China trade relations show how mineral resources are influencing where companies source, process and manufacture strategic products. About Critical Minerals and the Changing Geography of Trade Critical minerals […]
Why Is Mount Etna Erupting Again?
Why is it in News? Mount Etna in Sicily has been producing volcanic ash emissions, disrupting air traffic at Catania Airport. On September 28, 2026, flight operations at Catania were suspended for a third consecutive day because of volcanic ash. Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) issued a red aviation warning for Etna […]
Indravati River: इंद्रावती नदी का उद्गम, प्रवाह और Godavari से संबंध
Why in News? 28 सितंबर 2026 को छत्तीसगढ़ के Bastar क्षेत्र में इंद्रावती नदी में आई बाढ़ के कारण नदी फिर चर्चा में है। भारी वर्षा और बढ़ते जलस्तर के बीच Dongaghat के पास इंद्रावती नदी के किनारे फंसे 12 लोगों को भारतीय वायुसेना ने Mi-17V5 हेलीकॉप्टर से सुरक्षित निकाला। रिपोर्ट के अनुसार नदी का […]
Trishuli River: त्रिशूली नदी कहाँ है और 2026 में क्यों चर्चा में आई?
Why in News? नेपाल की त्रिशूली नदी (Trishuli River) अगस्त 2026 में हुए एक बड़े हिमालयी debris avalanche और flash flood के कारण चर्चा में आई। 26 अगस्त 2026 को Langtang क्षेत्र में glacier से जुड़ी slope failure के बाद बर्फ, चट्टान और मलबे का प्रवाह नदियों में पहुँचा और इसका प्रभाव Trishuli River system […]
भारत की नई Coastline Length 11,098.81 km: पुराना आंकड़ा क्यों बदला?
Why in News? भारत की समुद्री तटरेखा की संशोधित लंबाई अब 11,098.81 किमी हो गई है। इससे पहले भारत की coastline की व्यापक रूप से इस्तेमाल की जाने वाली लंबाई 7,516.6 किमी थी। नया आंकड़ा आधुनिक GIS, high-resolution spatial data और बेहतर mapping methodology के आधार पर तैयार किया गया है। भारत की Coastline की […]
Why Is the U.S. Facing a Major Wildfire and Drought Problem?
Why is it in News? About U.S. Wildfires and Drought Sources: DG, NIFC Frequently Asked Questions 1. Which part of the U.S. is most affected by drought and wildfires? The Western United States is particularly exposed to wildfire and drought, although significant drought conditions can also occur in the Southern Plains, Southeast and other regions. […]
Why Is Greenland Becoming Strategically Important?
Why is it in News? About Greenland Sources: WH, WP Frequently Asked Questions 1. Why is Greenland important to the United States?Its location in the Arctic and North Atlantic makes Greenland important for North American and transatlantic security, surveillance and defence cooperation. 2. Is Greenland a country?Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of […]
Why Is the Caspian Sea Becoming Important Again?
The Caspian Sea is gaining renewed global importance because of changing trade routes, growing connectivity between Asia and Europe, and its strategic location between Russia, Iran, Central Asia and the South Caucasus. At the same time, rapidly declining water levels are emerging as a major geographical and environmental challenge. Why is it in News? About […]