Current Affair Category: Geography

Why in News? India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, as announced on April 23, 2025, following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The decision was made by India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in response to “cross-border linkages” to the attack, marking a significant escalation […]

Why in News ?The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a new scheme for the development of buffer zones in the State’s nine tiger reserves, focusing on ecological and wildlife conservation efforts. Relvance for UPSC Pre & Mains: Prelims :  Buffer Zone/Core Zone etc Mains : GS 3/ Wild life conservation/Biodiversity Key Points: Approval of Buffer Zone […]

Why in News? The serene Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, often called “mini Switzerland” for its scenic meadows, was devastated by a terrorist attack that killed 26 people, including tourists, a Navy officer, and foreign nationals. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility. This article explores TRF’s origins, […]

Why in News?  Operation Brahma is in the news due to India’s swift humanitarian response to a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, causing widespread destruction. This operation showcases India’s commitment as a “First Responder” in the region, delivering critical aid to Myanmar. Key Points of Operation Brahma: Launch […]

Why in News ?  Pondy Marina is a vibrant beachfront promenade located in Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry), a Union Territory of India. It is a recent addition to Puducherry’s tourist attractions and has quickly gained popularity as a leisure and cultural hub for locals and visitors alike. Key Features of Pondy Marina: Location: Situated along the […]

Why in News? The 6 civil society organizations (CSOs) of Kuki Zo community have warned to the Meitei community against climbing hills ( Thangjing Hill) across a buffer zone during the annual Cheiraoba festival. Importance for UPSC Prelims & Mains: Prelims Qns  can be asked  fron diffrernt communities & their festivals/  like Kuki-Zo /Meitei / […]

Why in news?  The Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ) has recently made headlines due to a significant shift in its role as a carbon sink, as highlighted in a study published in Nature Climate Change. About the Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ): The Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ) is a vast circumpolar region spanning approximately 26 million square […]

Why in News? The private weather agency Skymet Weather has forecasted a “normal” monsoon for the upcoming season, with rainfall estimated to be 3% above the long-term average of 868.6 mm. The weakening of La Niña conditions is a key factor behind this prediction. Key Points of the News: Monsoon Forecast: Rainfall expected to be […]

Why in news?  The Papua Ye’ite Tribe of Indonesia  was recently in news after the government’s plan of converting forests into a agricultural land.  As tribe will be  hugely affected by this move.    About Papua Ye’ite Tribe: The Papua Ye’ite tribe is an Indigenous group residing in the Merauke district of Papua province, Indonesia, […]

Why in News?  The approval of the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) by the Union Cabinet on April 4, 2025, marks a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen its border areas. this initiative builds on the earlier Vibrant Villages Programme-I (VVP-I), focusing on comprehensive development of villages along international land borders (excluding northern borders covered […]