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What are “Zombie Fires” that are burning the Arctics?
The Zombie Fires in the Arctic region are becoming frequent. This says that the fire regimes in the Arctic are changing rapidly. These regions were once-frozen Tundra. What are Zombie Fires? A Zombie fire is a fire from a previous ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Indonesia to use ‘artificial rain’ to combat forest fires
The Indonesian government has announced that it would deploy ‘artificial rain’ ahead of peak draught season, which provides favorable condition for forest fires. Airplanes will be used to induce clouds with chemicals like silver iodine or dry ice. The government ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Australian Koalas become endangered in bush fires
The Australian Koalas population suffered an extraordinary hit in the bush fires of Australia. It took 3 months for the firemen to control the fires. Highlights Australia recorded 2019 as its hottest year on record. Around 1.25 billion animals are ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
FSI: 21.4% of forest cover prone to forest fires
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently released India State of Forest Report, 2019. The report predominantly talks about forest cover in the country. The report also mentions about forest fires in the country. Highlights of forest fire ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Environment Ministry, World Bank release report on Strengthening Forest Fire Management in the Country
Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and World Bank Report have jointly released report on Strengthening Forest Fire Management in the Country. The report discusses policies on forest fire prevention and management (FFPM) at national, state and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Parliamentary committee report highlights alarming rise in forest fires
According to report submitted by Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, there is alarming rise in forest fires across India. It says that the number of forest fires have touched 24,817 in 2016 from 15,937 fires in 2015. It ..