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2024’s record ocean heat revved up Atlantic hurricane wind speeds: study Sub : Geo Sec : Climatology Context: Climate Change Amplifies Atlantic Hurricane Intensity in 2024. Key Findings: Human-Driven Warming: Climate change, driven by carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions, intensified every Atlantic hurricane in 2024. Ocean surface temperatures in the Gulf […]
Should you buy an air purifier? Here’s what top pulmonologists in Delhi say Sub : Env Sec : Pollution Can Air Purifiers Help When AQI Levels Exceed 400? How Air Purifiers Work: Air purifiers improve indoor air quality by filtering out pollutants, allergens, and harmful particles. They use various technologies to remove contaminants […]
South Africa shows how not to shut down a coal plant Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Komati coal-fired power plant, South Africa’s oldest coal-fired power plant, was shut down in 2022 as part of a green energy transition. The delay in transition however, has led to increased unemployment. Coal […]
The dangers of high-altitude sickness Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: A trekker from Idukki, Kerala, died in Uttarakhand’s Garur Peak due to respiratory failure in September. Every year, numerous tourists like this succumb to the effects of high-altitude sickness in the Himalayas. High-altitude sickness: High-altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is […]
The $3.6 billion Chinese-funded Chancay port project in Peru, US concerns around it Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Chancay Port in Peru was recently inaugurated by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The port is envisioned as a starting point for a new land-sea corridor connecting China and Latin America. Chancay […]
Exploring Carbon’s Versatility: From Diamonds to Pencil Graphite Sub: Sci Sec: Msc Why in News Carbon, one of the most fundamental elements, showcases its versatility through everyday objects like pencils and precious diamonds. This discussion highlights key concepts in chemistry and material science, relevant for understanding the varied behaviour of carbon in natural […]
Supreme Court’s Directive on Zydus’ Breast Cancer Biosimilar Sparks Industry Concerns Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The legal case involving Zydus Life sciences’ biosimilar drug Sigrima, a generic version of Roche’s breast cancer treatment Pertuzumab, has taken a new direction following a Supreme Court decision. The case raises important concerns […]
AroTrack: Affordable Water Pollutant Detection by IIT Bombay Scientists Sub : Sci Sec: Msc Why in News Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a low-cost and portable device called AroTrack. This innovative device can detect harmful water pollutants, including phenol and benzene, offering a breakthrough in environmental […]
India’s Strategy to Eliminate Dog-Mediated Rabies by 2030 Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News India is intensifying efforts to eliminate dog-mediated rabies by 2030, a target set to reduce the impact of a disease that remains a significant public health challenge. Recent studies, including one in The Lancet, emphasize the importance […]
DIPAM Issues Revised Capital Restructuring Norms for CPSEs Sub : Eco Sec: Capital Market Overview of Revised Guidelines Issued by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) on November 18, 2024. Applicable to Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) from FY 2024-25. Excludes public sector banks, public sector insurance companies, and Section […]