Current Affair Category: Geography

Why in News? A recent study highlights the need to make Indian cities climate-resilient, particularly smaller cities with populations below one million. It emphasises integrating climate considerations into urban planning, infrastructure development and investment to reduce future climate risks. The study argues that India has a major opportunity to build climate-resilient cities because a large […]

Cyclone Murasu: Andhra Pradesh on High Alert Why in News? The Andhra Pradesh government issued a cyclone alert in five districts as Cyclone Murasu was expected to make landfall between Ongole and Nellore early Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast strong winds, extremely heavy rainfall and a possible storm surge along the coast. Key […]

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬? The ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) has developed a biofortified potato variety named Kufri Jamunia, which may help address hidden hunger by improving micronutrient intake. 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐊𝐮𝐟𝐫𝐢 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚: It is a biofortified potato variety with purple skin and purple flesh. It contains higher levels of anthocyanins, vitamin C, zinc, iron and carotenoids […]

𝐂𝐘𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐁 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬? Cyclone Arnab has reportedly affected coastal regions, highlighting the importance of cyclone preparedness, early-warning systems and coastal disaster management. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬: Origin: Bay of Bengal. Monitoring Agency: India Meteorological Department (IMD). Cyclone Classification: Tropical cyclones are classified according to their maximum sustained wind speeds. Potential Impacts: Heavy rainfall, strong winds, […]

Why in news ?The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) under the Ministry of Coal has launched important initiatives for scientific mine closure and sustainable repurposing of land after coal mining ends. Two major tools were introduced: SUVIKALP – an in-house Mine Repurposing Tool PRISM – Post-Mining Repurposing Implementation Strategy Model SUVIKALP received the SKOCH Gold Award […]

Why in News? Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are facing severe drought due to deficient southwest monsoon rainfall, causing extensive crop damage and increasing demand for government relief. What is the Current Situation? Karnataka: Recorded nearly 35% rainfall deficit during June–September; 217 of 240 taluks declared drought-hit. Andhra Pradesh: Recorded a 53% rainfall deficit during June–August; […]

Why in News? A three-year-old tigress (T138) was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, beginning a phased programme to establish a viable and self-sustaining tiger population. Buxa Tiger Reserve: Key Facts Declared a Tiger Reserve in 1983; 15th tiger reserve of India. Located in Alipurduar district, West Bengal. Area: 760.87 sq. km. Ecological connectivity […]

Why in News? According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), water storage in 178 major reservoirs stood at 70% of their total capacity as the southwest monsoon approaches its withdrawal on September 30, 2026. Key Findings: Current storage: 70% of total capacity. 10-year average: 76.62%. 2025 level: 79%. Thus, 2026 storage is below both the decadal average and last year’s level. India’s rainfall as of September […]

Why in News? The Arctic Region is emerging as an important zone of climate change, resource competition, maritime connectivity and strategic rivalry. Rapid warming is reducing sea-ice cover and increasing the accessibility of Arctic resources and shipping routes, attracting greater attention from the USA, Russia, China and India. Arctic Region: Geographical Significance The Arctic is the region surrounding the North […]

Why in News? The Southwest Monsoon is showing signs of an extended phase, with rainfall continuing over parts of India even beyond the usual period of monsoon withdrawal. Fresh weather systems developing over the Bay of Bengal can revive monsoon activity and produce significant rainfall during late September and early October. What is the Normal Monsoon Cycle? Onset: The […]