Knolls Archive of Day 7th of February 2025
Marine Heatwaves (MHWs)
News: The marine heatwaves (MHWs) off the coast of Western Australia have led to the death of over 30,000 fish in January 2025. These heatwaves, which began in September 2024, are still ongoing and have been intensifying over time. About Marine Heatwaves (MHWs) Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are extreme weather events where the sea surface temperature… Continue reading Marine Heatwaves (MHWs)
Brucellosis
News: Recently, an eight year-old girl from Kottakkal, Malappuram, Kerala, passed away after battling brucellosis for nearly two months. About Brucellosis Brucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by various Brucella species. It primarily affects livestock, including cattle, swine, goats, sheep, and dogs. Humans get infected through direct contact with infected animals, consuming contaminated animal products,… Continue reading Brucellosis
Panama Canal
News: The U.S. claimed its government ships could now pass through the Panama Canal for free. About Panama Canal The Panama Canal is a strategic artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) and the Pacific Ocean. It is located in Central America, within Panama. It is one of the most important global… Continue reading Panama Canal
Ad-hoc Judges in High Courts
News: To address the increasing backlog of cases in High Courts, the Supreme Court (SC) ruled on January 30, 2025, that retired judges can be appointed as ad-hoc judges under specific conditions. About Ad-hoc Judge Ad-hoc judges are retired High Court judges who are temporarily reappointed to help clear pending cases. They have the same… Continue reading Ad-hoc Judges in High Courts
Why Temperatures at the North Pole Reached 20°C Above Average
News: Recently, temperatures at the North Pole surged more than 20°C above average, reaching levels high enough to cause ice melting. Scientists consider this an extreme winter warming event, though not necessarily the most extreme ever recorded. Reason for the temperature Spike 1. Deep Low-Pressure System Over Iceland: A low-pressure system developed over Iceland, where… Continue reading Why Temperatures at the North Pole Reached 20°C Above Average
Dibru- Saikhowa National Park
News: After Oil India Limited’s (OIL) permission to explore and extract oil and natural gas was rejected in Dibru- Saikhowa National Park, it has applied for carrying out a Research and Development Study in the same well. About Dibru- Saikhowa National Park It is a national park and biosphere reserve located in Dibrugarh and… Continue reading Dibru- Saikhowa National Park
