Source– This post is based on the article “COP28: Africa set to scale up green growth through Green Industrialisation Initiative” published in “DownToEarth” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? African leaders launched the Green Industrialisation Initiative during the third day of COP28, aiming to accelerate green growth in African industries and attract finance… Continue reading Green Industrialisation Initiative
Category: Geography in News
Cyclone Michaung: A.P. braces for heavy rainfall as Michaung intensifies
Source– This post is based on the article “Cyclone Michaung | Coastal Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rain as Andhra Pradesh gears up for landfall” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd December 2023. Why in the News? Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are preparing for heavy rainfall in their coastal districts as Cyclone Michaung intensified… Continue reading Cyclone Michaung: A.P. braces for heavy rainfall as Michaung intensifies
Ionosphere: Reflection of Earthquake Source Process in the Ionosphere could pave way for deciphering earthquake precursors using space-based observations
Source: The post is based on the article “Ionosphere: Reflection of Earthquake Source Process in the Ionosphere could pave way for deciphering earthquake precursors using space-based observations” published in “PIB” on 24th November 2023 Why in the News? Scientists from Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) have found that the earthquake processes have an impact on… Continue reading Ionosphere: Reflection of Earthquake Source Process in the Ionosphere could pave way for deciphering earthquake precursors using space-based observations
Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea” published in “Livemint” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? An India-bound cargo ship named Galaxy Leader was hijacked in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Who are Houthis? 1) The Houthis are… Continue reading Houthi Rebels: India-bound cargo ship hijacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
E prime layer: Surface Water Dives Deep And Transforms Earth’s Core’s Outer Layer
Source: The post is based on the article “E prime layer: Surface Water Dives Deep And Transforms Earth’s Core’s Outer Layer” published in “Astrobiology” on 15th November 2023. Why in the News? Researchers from Arizona State University and an international team discovered the origin of the previously known E prime layer in the Earth’s interior,… Continue reading E prime layer: Surface Water Dives Deep And Transforms Earth’s Core’s Outer Layer
Operation Karuna
Source– This post is based on the article “India launches ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist cyclone-hit Myanmar” published in “The Hindu” on 18th May 2023. Why in the News? India launched ‘Operation Karuna’ to assist Myanmar which has been devastated by Cyclone Mocha. What is Operation Karuna? 1. India has launched “Operation Karuna” to provide humanitarian… Continue reading Operation Karuna
Somalia Floods
Source– This post is based on the article “Once-in-a-century flooding swamps Somalia after historic drought” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Somalia is facing severe flooding, triggered by heavy seasonal downpours, which have been exacerbated by El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole. The United Nations has labelled this… Continue reading Somalia Floods
High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Scientists at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) have discovered how equatorial forests survived in much warmer times on Earth. Background: Around 50 million… Continue reading High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
Lake Titicaca: In South America’s Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell
Source: The post is based on the article “Lake Titicaca: In South America’s Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell” published in “The Print” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? Lake Titicaca is experiencing record-low water levels due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, prolonged dry conditions and unusual high temperatures.… Continue reading Lake Titicaca: In South America’s Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell
Seismic Activity in Iceland: As thousands of earthquakes rock Iceland, a volcanic eruption to follow?
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?
