News: A study conducted by Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Bihar has found that manganese contamination of water is leading to cancer in the Gangetic plains of Bihar. About Manganese It is a hard, brittle, silvery metal that is usually found in combination with iron, not as a free element in nature. The two common types of… Continue reading Manganese
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Copper Industry in India
News: Copper industry in India faces a major copper shortage following the implementation of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on refined copper from December 1, 2024. Japan, which supplies 80% of India’s copper imports, is still awaiting BIS certification, causing a potential supply disruption. About Copper Copper is a reddish-brown metal known for its high… Continue reading Copper Industry in India
Lake Effect Snow
News: The Great Lakes region in the United States is experiencing extreme winter weather, with heavy lake-effect snow and freezing temperatures. About Lake Effect snow It is a localized weather phenomenon that causes heavy snowfall due to the interaction between cold air and the warmer waters of large lakes. This phenomenon is common in areas… Continue reading Lake Effect Snow
Cyclone Fengal
News: A depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal has grown into a deep depression and may soon become Cyclone Fengal. Cyclones Cyclones are a fast inward air movement around a low-pressure area. In the Northern Hemisphere, the air circulates anticlockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it moves clockwise. Cyclones are typically associated with intense… Continue reading Cyclone Fengal
Lake Erie
Source: This post on Lake Erie has been created based on the article “Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, It has been found that Lake Erie, particularly in the western basin is prone to harmful… Continue reading Lake Erie
Twilight Zone in the ocean
Source: This post on Twilight Zone in the ocean has been created based on the article “Visitors from the Ocean’s Twilight Zone” published in Indian Express on 18th October 2024. Why in news? Recent evidence suggests that there are more animals in Twilight Zone of the ocean by weight than in all of the world’s… Continue reading Twilight Zone in the ocean
Roopkund Lake
Source: This post on Roopkund Lake has been created based on the article “Uttarakhand’s ‘skeleton lake’ Roopkund shrinking due to climate change?” published in Times of India on 17th October 2024. Why in news? Climate change is leading to the annual shrinking of Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand. About Roopkund Lake 1. Location: Roopkund Lake is situated… Continue reading Roopkund Lake
Mount Adams
Source: This post on Mount Adams has been created based on the article “Is Mount Adams going to erupt after thousands of years of dormancy?” published in Times Travel on 16th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Mount Adams has shown an increase in seismic activity after being dormant for thousands of years. About Mount Adams 1.… Continue reading Mount Adams
Status of Renewable energy in India
Source: This post on Status of Renewable energy in India has been created based on the article “India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Hits 200 GW Milestone” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, India has achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey, as the country’s total renewable energy capacity surpassed the… Continue reading Status of Renewable energy in India
Negro River
Source: The post on Negro River is based on the article “Drought has dried an Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in 122 years” published in “The Canadian Press” on 7th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Negro River at the port of Manaus measured 12.66 meters, significantly below the typical level of around 21 meters.… Continue reading Negro River
