According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. According to the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the average sea surface temperature (SST) has been increasing and it has reached a record monthly high of 21.07 degree Celsius. This… Continue reading Fourth global mass coral bleaching- Explained Pointwise
Mount Ruang
Source– This post on Mount Ruang is based on the article “Indonesia’s Ruang mountain spews fiery lava thousands of feet into the night sky; tsunami alert raised” published in “The Times of India” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Mount Ruang began erupting, sending an ash cloud more than a mile high into the… Continue reading Mount Ruang
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific
Source– This post on Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific is based on the article “Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific” published in “Down to Earth” on 18th April 2024. Why in the News? The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific has called on the ASEAN to take decisive action in… Continue reading Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific
GPS spoofing
Source– This post on GPS spoofing is based on the article “Israel used GPS spoofing against Iran: Did US do it to India in Kargil war?” published in “The Business Standard” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Israel reportedly used GPS spoofing against Iran’s missile targeting teams by jamming Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation signals.… Continue reading GPS spoofing
Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission
Source– This post on Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission is based on the article “NASA says its futuristic Dragonfly mission will launch in 2028” published in “Indian Express” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? NASA has confirmed its Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Saturn’s organic-rich moon Titan. About Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission 1. It is a “dual quadcopter” designed to… Continue reading Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission
Impacts of Elon Musk’s plan for his visit to India: Musk set to arrive: potential win-win for Tesla and India, some challenges too
Source: The post impacts of Elon Musk’s plan for his visit to India has been created, based on the article “Musk set to arrive: potential win–win for Tesla and India, some challenges too” published in “Indian express” on 20th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3-Indian economy-changes in industrial policy and their effects on… Continue reading Impacts of Elon Musk’s plan for his visit to India: Musk set to arrive: potential win-win for Tesla and India, some challenges too
Global context of elections in 2024: How India’s ‘one citizen, one vote’ democracy came to be
Source: The post global context of elections in 2024 has been created, based on the article “How India’s ‘one citizen, one vote’ democracy came to be” published in “Indian express” on 20th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2-polity-Election News: The article discusses the start of India’s 2024 general elections, reflecting on the history… Continue reading Global context of elections in 2024: How India’s ‘one citizen, one vote’ democracy came to be
What Indian scientists want from the upcoming government: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
Source: The post what Indian scientists want from the upcoming government has been created, based on the article “Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government” published in “The Hindu” on 20th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3– Science and technology-indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Indian economy- Government budgeting. News:… Continue reading What Indian scientists want from the upcoming government: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
Views on Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Israel, a two-state solution, some recent perceptions
Source: The post views on Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been created, based on the article “Israel, a two-state solution, some recent perceptions” published in “The Hindu” on 20th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The article discusses the complex and… Continue reading Views on Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Israel, a two-state solution, some recent perceptions
Impact of climate change on banking institutions
Source-This post on Impact of climate change on banking institution has been created based on the article “Climate change’s ‘physical risks’ are increasingly catching up with banks” published in “Business Standard” on 20 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– The Basel… Continue reading Impact of climate change on banking institutions
