CURRENT AFFAIRS

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.

The 21st century is facing an unprecedented crisis in the form of climate change and one of its most visible manifestations is the continuous rise in sea level.

At present, a significant increase has been recorded in the length of India's coastline and the number of islands. The coastline has increased to 11,098 km., which shows an increase of about 48%.

The island nation of Mauritius is facing a severe water crisis. Climate change, increasing population and inadequate water management have made this crisis more severe. In recent years, the level of Mauritius's reservoirs has fallen rapidly from 92.6% to just 38.2% in the year 2024.

Indus River System is a major river system of the Indian subcontinent.

After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism and announced review and suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

Critical minerals refer to natural resources that are vital for the economic security, technological advancement, and environmental sustainability of a country or region. 

A solar storm is an explosion of intense energy and charged particles emitted by the Sun.