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Heatwaves leading to ozone pollution, says WMO report Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: Climate Change induced heat waves are causing wildfires. These wildfires along with dust cause a spike in air pollutants like Ozone, according to a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Report. About Report and its findings: The report titled 2023 WMO […]
Climate change has transformed pearl millet cultivation zones in India Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Shift in Bajra (Pearl millet) production zone: Shifted to 18 districts spread across eastern Rajasthan and Haryana between 1998 and 2017. Cause: Increase in rainfall triggered by human-induced climate change. Zonal classification: India classifies pearl millet cultivation zones […]
Circular Economy, Smart Cities, Urban Transport – G20 Declarations Impact on Cities Subject : IR Section: GROUPINGS Introduction: In May 2023, a 35-member team from Brazil and other Latin American countries, part of the G20 Troika Youth for Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, visited the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit system in […]
Scaling down in nuclear power and space: Why small is now the new big as India opens up two strategic sectors to private participation Subject: Science & Tech Section: Nuclear tech Introduction India is focusing on small reactors in nuclear power and space technology to fulfill clean energy commitments and promote foreign policy […]
Arunachal Chief Minister Reveals Siang River Barrage Plan To Counter Chinese Dam Subject: Geography Section: Indian geography Context: Arunachal Chief Minister warns the center of China’s building a mega dam on the YarlungTsangpo River in Tibet’s Medog district. Details: The mega dam is referred to as a “ticking water bomb for residents downstream […]
2 agri initiatives piloted by India likely to figure in Summit outcomes Subject: IR Section: Grouping Context: Two key initiatives are likely to figure in the G20 outcome document. Proposed key initiative by India at G20: Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition, 2023 An international initiative for research on millets and […]
Central Empowered Committee: SC hands over its green watchdog committee to Environment Ministry Subject: Environment Section: Environment legislation Central Empowered Committee (CEC): Setup in 2002 by the Supreme Court of India, and reconstituted in 2008. Aim: To flag cases of official non-compliance with its orders related to conservation. The current CEC is chaired […]
U.K. rejoining Europe’s Horizon science programme Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Context: Britain is rejoining the European Union’s $100 billion science-sharing program Horizon Europe, the two sides announced on September 7. Details: Britain is also rejoining the Copernicus programme. Deal signed between: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British PM […]
What is heat index and why is it important to measure? Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: Iran recorded a scorching heat index of 70 degrees Celsius (°C) in the coastal part of the country in August, earlier in July 2023 Persian Gulf Airport reported a heat index of 66.7 °C. Heat Index: In […]
Advancements in Synthetic Human Embryo Models: A Comprehensive Overview Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Introduction: Scientists from the Weizmann Institute have achieved a remarkable feat by creating synthetic human embryo models that closely resemble 14-day-old embryos. Unlike traditional methods, these models do not rely on sperm, eggs, or a womb. This groundbreaking […]