Pacific Ocean Current Affairs, GK & News
India’s COVID Relief to Kiribati
On February 13, 2022, India delivered medical supplies to Kiribati after Pacific Island nation asked for help, for dealing with the first outbreak of COVID-19. Key Facts According to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), consignment contained emergency Covid-19 medication, pulse oximeters and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits. Medical supplies to Kiribati affirm India’s commitment for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: India-Kiribati Relations • India's aid • India's COVID Relief to Kiribati • Kiribati Island • Pacific Ocean
Tahiti Pristine Coral reef
The scientists have recently discovered a coral reef along the coast of Tahiti. The reef is two miles long and is unaffected by anthropogenic activities and climate change. About the coral reef The coral reef was discovered during a dive expedition. The expedition was supported by UNESCO. The corals discovered were six feet in diameter. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Environment Current Affairs • International Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Coral • Coral bleaching • Coral reef • Effects of global warming • French Polynesia • Global warming • mesophotic zone • Pacific Ocean • Tahiti • UNESCO
Volcanic Eruption in Tonga
An underwater volcano erupted in Tonga (a country in the Pacific Ocean) recently. It is called the “Hunga Tonga Hunga Haapai” volcano. The eruption was huge and loud. Though the volcano was located under water and 2,383 km away, it was heard in Tonga. Also, the eruption created tsunami waves. About the volcano The volcano ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: Active Volcano • Hunga Haapai • Hunga Tonga • Hunga Tonga Hunga Taapai • Natural Disaster • new caledonia • New Zealand • Pacific Ocean • Polynesia • seismic zones • Teletsunami • underwater volcano • volcanic arc
Matua
Matua is an uninhabited volcanic island located in the Kuril Islands chain in the Sea of Okhotsk. It is in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Also, the Matua island is 16 km from Golovnin Strait. These islands are located on the Ring of Fire. Why is Matua in News? Recently the Russian Military deployed its defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Bastion System • Kuril Island • Matua • Pacific Ocean • Ring of Fire • Russia-Japan
Ecuador: Emergency declared over crime wave
The South American Country, Ecuador, has declared a state of emergency because of crime wave. Key Points President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, announced a 60-day state of emergency on October 19, 2021 because of rise in violent drug crimes. The announcement was made on the eve of a visit by US Secretary of State Anthony ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Colombia • Ecuador • Emergency in Ecuador • Pacific Ocean • Quito City • Spanish Language