CURRENT AFFAIRS

A new national-level report by the International Institute for Migration and Development (IIMAD) and the Population Foundation of India (PFI) provides a detailed analysis of population growth in the Indian island groups of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Meteorologists have issued warnings about a potential Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event that may trigger below-normal temperatures across several parts of the United States later this month.

Recently, a massive cloud of ash from the Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption in Ethiopia reached northwestern India due to strong winds. This ash cloud disrupted flights in Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab for several hours.

At least 32 people died when a bridge collapsed at the Kalando Mine in southeastern Congo.

In September 2025, several parts of Asia were hit by an extremely dangerous and unprecedented storm, Super Typhoon Hagibis. This was the strongest tropical cyclone of 2025, with maximum sustained winds reaching 280 km/h. It severely impacted Hong Kong and southern China, disrupting the lives of millions.

The largest share of India's coffee production comes from Chikkamagaluru, Coorg and Hassan districts of Karnataka. Recently, heavy rains for more than three months in a row, extreme cold and lack of sunlight in these areas have caused severe damage to coffee plantations. It is estimated that coffee production may decline by 20 to 30% this time.

India’s dependence on the southwest monsoon remains a recurring theme in its socio-economic and environmental landscape.

Krasheninnikov Volcano, located in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, erupted for the first time in more than 500 years.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) of the Government of India has approved the inclusion of Kosi-Mechi Link Project of Bihar State in the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY).

On 20th July, Hong Kong issued its most severe warning for Typhoon Wipha.