Geography Current Affairs Updates for UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Examination

Source: The post on Why Global Models Got La Niña Predictions Wrong and Its Impact is based on the article “Why global models went wrong with their La Niña predictions — and what its delay means” published in Indian express on 7th September 24. What is the News? Nearly all major global weather agencies had forecasted… Continue reading Why Global Models Got La Niña Predictions Wrong and Its Impact

Source- This post on Nazca Ridge has been created based on the article “Ocean World Exploration: A New Seamount And Previously Unknown Species Discovered” published in “Astrobiology” on 2nd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, a team of oceanographers identified and charted a new seamount on the Nazca Ridge, located 900 miles off the coast of… Continue reading Nazca Ridge

Source- This post on Shiveluch Volcano has been created based on the article “Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Russian coast” published in “ANI” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Shiveluch volcano in Russia recently erupted following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that occurred off the country’s eastern coast. About Shiveluch… Continue reading Shiveluch Volcano

Source- This post on St Martin’s Island has been created based on the article “What is Bangladesh’s St Martin’s Island, under spotlight after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation?” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, has dismissed the report claiming that Sheikh Hasina could… Continue reading St Martin’s Island

Source- This post on Tungabhadra Reservoir has been created based on the article “Broken crest gate of Tungabhadra reservoir washes away hopes of farmers in command area” published in “The Hindu” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Tungabhadra reservoir filled up due to a good monsoon in the Sahyadri range. About Tungabhadra Reservoir Aspects… Continue reading Tungabhadra Reservoir

Source- This post on Lake Turkana has been created based on the article “Lake Turkana: First comprehensive survey in 50 years highlights key findings” published in “UNESCO” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The first comprehensive survey of Lake Turkana in 50 years, led by UNESCO and WFP, has revealed significant findings about the lake’s… Continue reading Lake Turkana

Source- This post on Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) has been created based on the article “Environmental hazards in the North-Eastern States”  published in PIB on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently analyzed precipitation and drought trends using the ‘Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI). About Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) 1. Purpose: The… Continue reading Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI)

Source- This post on the Kerala Floods has been created based on the article “Kerala landslide: a look at the extreme weather events in India recently” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, multiple landslides occurred in Wayanad district, Kerala. Causes and Contributing Factors of landslide i) Heavy Rainfall:… Continue reading Kerala Floods

Source- This post on the Bohai Gulf has been created based on the article “New Chinese Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Added To UNESCO World Heritage List” published in “TimesNow” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? UNESCO has recently added China’s Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf (Phase II) to its World Heritage… Continue reading Bohai Gulf

Source- This post on the Bagmati River has been created based on the article “Flood Situation In Bihar’s Muzaffarpur After Bagmati River’s Water Level Rises” published in “NDTV” on 16 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a flood situation has emerged in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur area due to the rising water levels of the Bagmati… Continue reading Bagmati River

Source- This post on the Mackenzie River has been created based on the article “Mackenzie River in Canada Reaches Historic Low Levels, Stranding Communities” published in “TimesNews” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The Mackenzie River is currently experiencing record-low water levels due to extreme heat and minimal precipitation. These conditions have caused… Continue reading Mackenzie River

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