ACROSS Scheme
Context Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ACROSS Scheme i.e. ‘Atmosphere and Climate Research-Modeling Observing Systems and Services’ along with its eight sub-plans for the next fiscal…
Katol L6 Chondrite Meteorite
Context Recently, a study led by IIT Kharagpur researchers within the Katol L6 Chondrite meteorite could help us understand the formation and evolution of the Earth. Key Findings They have…
The New National Water Policy (NWP)
The New National Water Policy (NWP) Context In November 2019, the Ministry of Jal Shakti had set up a committee to draft the new National Water Policy (NWP). This was…
Pensilungpa Glacier
Context The Pensilungpa Glacier located in Ladakh’s Zanskar Valley is retreating due to increase in temperature and decrease in precipitation during winters, a recent study has found. Key Findings on…
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Context Recently, a study published in Nature Climate Change notes that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is losing its stability. According to the IPCC’s Report (AR6) released on August 9,…
A-76 Iceberg : World’s largest iceberg
Context Recently, world's largest the size of the Spanish island of Majorca has broken off the coast of Antarctica. The A-76 Iceberg has calved from the western side of the…
Assam Earthquake : Himalayan Frontal Thrust (HFT)
Assam Earthquake Context Recently, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale jolted Assam and other parts of Northeast. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) report, the tremors have been attributed…
Suez Canal: Ships stuck in ‘traffic jam’
Context A massive cargo ship has turned sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal, blocking traffic in a crucial East-West waterway for global shipping. Back to Basics Suez Canal The Suez Canal…
Mount Everest: How to measure a Mountain?
Context Recently, Nepal and China have said they have measured Mount Everest to be 86 cm higher than the 8,848 m that it was known to be. What would that…
What is a Rossby Waves?
Context Droughts in India have historically been associated with El Nino, anomalous warming of the equatorial Pacific, but Indian scientists have found some relevance in Rossby Waves. Oceanic and atmospheric…
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