Source: The post is based on the article “Seismic Activity in Iceland: As thousands of earthquakes rock Iceland, a volcanic eruption to follow?” published in “Down To Earth” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? Iceland is currently facing a notable surge in seismic activity, with about 1,400 earthquakes detected in the last 24… Continue reading Seismic Activity in Iceland: As thousands of earthquakes rock Iceland, a volcanic eruption to follow?
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NDC Synthesis Report: World is severely off track to limit planet-heating emissions
Source: The post is based on the article “NDC Synthesis Report: World is severely off track to limit planet-heating emissions” published in “The Hindu” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report has been released. What is the NDC Synthesis Report? Released by: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)… Continue reading NDC Synthesis Report: World is severely off track to limit planet-heating emissions
‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched
Source: The post is based on the article “‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched” published in “PIB” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal. What is AAINA Dashboard for Cities Portal? Specifications Details Launched by Ministry of Housing… Continue reading ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched
Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland: Seed preservation and storage among them
Source: The post is based on the article “Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland: Seed preservation and storage among them” published in “Down To Earth ” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland have long relied on the practice of preserving diverse crop seeds across generations.… Continue reading Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland: Seed preservation and storage among them
FAME Scheme: Firmer push for local EV production in FAME-III
Source: The post is based on the article “FAME Scheme: Firmer push for local EV production in FAME-III” published in “Live mint” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is considering introducing a 50% domestic value addition (DVA) requirement under the proposed Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of… Continue reading FAME Scheme: Firmer push for local EV production in FAME-III
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific
Source: The post is based on the article “World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific” published in “PIB” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? India is set to host the 33rd Conference of the WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and the… Continue reading World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH): India will host 33rd Conference of WOAH Regional Commission for Asia and Pacific
Open Doors 2023 report: India Reached An All-Time High In International Student Enrollment In The USA
Source: The post is based on the article “Open Doors 2023 report: India Reached An All-Time High In International Student Enrollment In The USA” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Open Doors 2023 Report on International Educational Exchange has been released. What is the Open Doors 2023 Report?… Continue reading Open Doors 2023 report: India Reached An All-Time High In International Student Enrollment In The USA
IQAir report: Delhi most polluted city in world
Source: The post is based on the article “IQAir report: Delhi most polluted city in world” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? IQAir has released the Air Quality Index(AQI). What is the Air Quality Index(AQI)? Specifications Details Released by IQAir, a Swiss based air purifier company Purpose To measure… Continue reading IQAir report: Delhi most polluted city in world
Concept of White Hole: Universe may have resulted out of a ‘Big Bounce’
Source: The post is based on the article “Concept of White Hole: Universe may have resulted out of a Big Bounce” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? Carlo Rovelli has written a book called White Holes: Inside the Horizon. In this book, he explains the theoretical existence of white… Continue reading Concept of White Hole: Universe may have resulted out of a ‘Big Bounce’
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping
Source: The post is based on the article “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping” published in “Indian Express” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping is meeting in San Francisco in the United States. What is Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)? Specifications Details Established in 1989… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping
