Geography Current Affairs Updates for UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Examination

Source- This post on Aphelion has been created based on the article “What is Aphelion?”  published in “Indian Express” on 6 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Earth has reached aphelion. About Aphelion 1. Aphelion is the point in Earth’s orbit where it is the farthest from the Sun. The Earth’s path around the… Continue reading Aphelion Point

Source-This post on Minami-Torishima Island has been created based on the article “Japan found enough minerals off a remote Pacific island to fuel its EV plans for over a decade” published in “Business Standard” on 25 June 2024. Why in the news? Researchers recently discovered around 230 million metric tons of minerals crucial for making… Continue reading Minami-Torishima Island

Source- This post on ” Shyok River” has been created based on the article “Five soldiers swept away by Shyok river during military training in Ladakh: Army” published in the Hindu on 30th June 2024. Why in News Five soldiers of the Indian army have been swept away by the Shyok River during military training… Continue reading Shyok River

Source– This post on Lake Natron has been created based on the article “Flamingos under threat: Climate impact jeopardising delicate balance of Tanzania’s Lake Natron” published in “Down to Earth” on 24th June 2024. Why in the news? Experts note a steady decline in the flamingo population at Lake Natron, as extreme weather and encroachment cause fewer… Continue reading Lake Natron

Source– This post on Namaqualand has been created based on the article “Astonishing” Discovery – 34,000-Year-Old Inhabited Termite Mounds Discovered in South Africa” published in “Scietechdaily” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? Scientists recently discovered that termite mounds along the Buffels River in Namaqualand are the world’s oldest inhabited, dating back 34,000 years. About Namaqualand… Continue reading Namaqualand

Source– This post on International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) has been created based on the article “WORLD HYDROGRAPHY DAY 2024” published in “PIB” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news? The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day on 21 June every year to raise awareness about hydrography. About the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Aspects Description… Continue reading International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)

Source– This post on Delos Island has been created based on the article “Ancient Greek sanctuary slowly sinks into the Aegean Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 13 June 2024. Why in the news? An expert has warned that the remarkable ancient site on the small Greek island of Delos is “at risk of vanishing”… Continue reading Delos Island

Source– This post on Olympus Mons is based on the article “Olympus Mons: The largest volcano in the solar system” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Scientists have discovered frost on Mars’ tallest volcano, Olympus Mons, revealing an active water cycle on the Red Planet. About Olympus Mons 1. Olympus Mons is… Continue reading Olympus Mons

Source– This post on Crete Island is based on the article “A Big, Round, 4,000-Year-Old Stone Building Discovered on a Cretan Hilltop” published in “Arkeonews” on 13th June 2024. Why in the News? During excavations for an airport on Crete, a large circular monument dating back 4000 years was unearthed. About Crete Island 1. Crete… Continue reading Crete Island

Source: The post on Notified Disaster is based on the article “Why heatwaves have not been included as a notified disaster in the Disaster Management Act” published in Indian Express on 13 June 2024. Why in news? The ongoing extreme heat in many parts of the country has reignited discussions on including heatwaves as one… Continue reading What are Notified Disasters?

Source– This post on Ghataprabha River is based on the article “Nine rescued after tractor falls into Ghataprabha River” published in “Times of India” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, nine people were rescued by locals after a tractor overturned and fell into the Ghataprabha River. About Ghataprabha River 1. The Ghataprabha… Continue reading Ghataprabha River

Source-This post on Dnipro has been created based on the article “Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Dnipro injures seven people, including two children” published in “The Print” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? A recent Russian missile attack on the central city of Dnipro injured seven people, including two children, and damaged civilian infrastructure.… Continue reading Dnipro

Source- This post on Cyclone Remal has been created based on the article “Prime Minister reviews the impact of cyclone “Remal” published in “PIB” on 2 June 2024. Why in News? The Prime Minister reviewed the impact of cyclone “Remal. He was briefed about the impact of the cyclone on the affected states. About Cyclone Remal 1)… Continue reading Cyclone Remal

Source- This post on Impact of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption has been created based on the article “Tonga volcano could cause unusual weather for rest of decade: study” published in “The Hindu” on 1 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, a study was conducted in the Journal of Climate to investigate the climatic effects caused by the… Continue reading Impact of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption

Source-This post on  Campi Flegrei  has been created based on the article “Campi Flegrei: Volcanic crater near Naples hit with strongest earthquake in decades” published in “Yahoo” on 29 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the most powerful earthquake in decades struck the Campi Flegrei supervolcano region of Italy. About Campi Flegrei 1. Campi Flegrei, also… Continue reading Campi Flegrei

Source- This post on Kumaon Himalayas has been created based on the article “SC halts 90-acre project in Kumaon Himalayas on a plea challenging ‘single window’ clearances” published in “The Hindu” on 28 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court has put a stop to a project covering 90 acres in the ecologically sensitive… Continue reading Kumaon Himalayas

Source-This post on Mount Ibu has been created based on the article “Ash soars 4 km into sky as Indonesian volcano erupts with dramatic purple lightning” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Mount Ibu has erupted again, sending ash 4 km into the air, with purple lightning flashing… Continue reading Mount Ibu 

Source-This post on Ujani Dam has been created based on the article “6 Drown As Boat Capsizes In Dam Backwaters In Pune” published in “NDTV” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, a boat capsized in the backwaters of Ujani Dam in Maharashtra’s Pune district, drowning six persons, including two children. About Ujani Dam… Continue reading Ujani Dam 

Source-This post on Auroras is based on the article “Aurora Borealis: What are northern and southern lights? Why do they occur?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? A powerful solar storm recently caused a dazzling array of colors to light up the skies in several locations worldwide. About… Continue reading Auroras

Source-This post on Shinku La tunnel has been created based on the article” BRO to complete 2 roads near China border, start work on world’s highest tunnel” published in “Hindustan Times” on 7 May 2024. Why in the news? The Border Roads Organisation is getting ready to start building the Shinku La tunnel, the world’s… Continue reading Shinku La tunnel

Source- This post on Darfur Region (Sudan) is based on the article “People eating ‘grass and peanut shells’ in Darfur” published in CNN on “3rd May 2024” Why in News UN has warned of starvation related deaths in the Darfur Region of Sudan as people are being forced to eat ‘grass and peanut shells’ due to… Continue reading Darfur Region (Sudan)

Source-This post on Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer is based on the article “Warming of Indian Ocean to accelerate: IITM study” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? As per the study, from 1950-2020, the Indian Ocean had become warmer by 1.2°C and climate models expect it to heat up… Continue reading Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer

Source-This post on Mount Erebus has been created based on the article “Home News It’s Raining GOLD Worth $6000 Everyday In Antarctica From Mount Erebus, Watch Video” published in “India.com” on 21 April 2024. Why in the news? Mount Erebus, an active volcano in Antarctica, has been in the news for emitting gold dust valued… Continue reading Mount Erebus

Source-This post on Ringwoodite has been created based on the article “Gigantic Ocean Discovered 700 km Below Earth’s Surface, Holds Three Times More Water Than All Oceans Combined” published in “Agriculture World” on 17 April 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have recently discovered a hidden ocean which is 700 km below earth’s Surface. The… Continue reading Ringwoodite

Source-This post on Salas y Gómez has been created based on the article “Scientists find ‘pristine’ ocean mountain range with 50 unknown species” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 April 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have recently discovered 160 marine species while exploring the Salas y Gómez region. About Salas y Gómez Introduction-It… Continue reading Salas y Gómez