I-Lead Compilation Part 3 | UPSC 2025 Current Affairs: 10 Important Places in News |

I-LEAD – UPSC Current Affairs Series by Insights IAS. Learn • Evolve • Analyze • Decode In this I-LEAD episode, Tejas Sir dives deep into the 10 most significant places that have been in the news from January to December 2025, explained with a focused approach for UPSC Prelims and Mains preparation. These places are important for UPSC Mapping questions and current affairs-related topics. This session is perfect for quick revision, note-making, and consolidating geographical and political knowledge crucial for UPSC CSE. The key highlights include places in the news for both global and national relevance, ensuring you’re updated and equipped with the most current information. 📌 Best used with pen and paper for active learning and periodic revision. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: How to use this session effectively 01:05 – Lakshadweep Islands: Naval base in Bitra & air force station in Agati 02:42 – Black Sea: Geographical importance & the "T-BURGER" mnemonic 04:03 – Bondi Beach: Sydney’s Jewish festival attack & cultural significance 05:40 – Aravali Hills: Definition of hills, environmental significance & Green Wall project 06:55 – Saudi Arabia: Medina bus accident & neighboring countries (KBC mnemonic) 08:02 – Lake Turkana: Falling water levels, tectonic activity & biodiversity 09:13 – Antarctica: George 6 Ice Shelf & the thriving ecosystem 10:23 – Wallace Line: Biogeographical boundary between Asia and Australia 11:39 – Darfur Region (Sudan): Ethnic violence & ICC intervention call 13:25 – Volcanic Eruptions in 2025: Active volcanoes in Ethiopia, Italy, and Indonesia 🎯 Who Should Watch: • UPSC Prelims & Mains 2025/2026 aspirants • Students revising current affairs related to geography, politics, and environment • Aspirants aiming to improve mapping and current affairs accuracy 🆓 Free weekly initiative by Insights IAS. 🔔 Subscribe for structured current affairs revision. 🔗 Telegram: http://t.me/insightsIAStips 📞 Contact: 080-69405205 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: http://insightsonindia.com #InsightsIAS #ILEAD #UPSCCurrentAffairs #Geography #Mapping #UPSC2025 #GeographyRevision #InternationalRelations #UPSCPrelims #CurrentAffairs #Darfur #Lakshadweep #Antarctica #WallaceLine #SaudiArabia #AravaliHills #VolcanicEruptions #LakeTurkana #BondiBeach #GeographyForUPSC #UPSCPreparation #InsightsIAS #UPSC2025 #IASPreparation #MappingQuestions #CurrentAffairsRevision #GeographyUPSC