Sea level increase
UNSC session on sea level rise
The United Nations Security Council recently warned about the high risks of sea level rise. The council used the word “UNTHINKABLE” to stress the risks posed by sea level rise. The impacts would be imprinted on international laws, security, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
‘Ambition on Melting Ice on Sea-level Rise and Mountain Water Resources’ Group
Eighteen countries have come together to form the ‘Ambition on Melting Ice on Sea-level Rise and Mountain Water Resources’ group. What is ‘Ambition on Melting Ice on Sea-level Rise and Mountain Water Resources’ group? Eighteen countries, led by two polar ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Melting of Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier “Doomsday Glacier”
The researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden recently used an uncrewed submarine to go under the Thwaites Glacier to make observations. According to the researchers, the melting of the glacier is worse than previously thought. The Thwaites Glacier is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Many Endemic species may go extinct if GHG emissions rise
A new study published in the journal Biological Conservation says that many animals and plants might face extinction if green house gas emissions continue to rise. Key Findings of the Study All the Endemic species in islands are at high ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
NASA launches Sentinel satellite to track Earth’s sea level rise
On November 21, 2020, NASA launched the Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite to monitor oceans. The satellite was launched in SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite launch was a part of the Mission Jason Continuity of Service. The mission was ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
First Arktika-M satellite to be launched by Russia
Russia is to launch first Arktika-M satellite by December 2020 from Baikonur space. The satellite is to be used to monitor Arctic climate and environment. Highlights Russia is to launch series of Arktika satellites. The second Arktika satellite is still ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
India ranks 77 on sustainability index and 131 on Flourishing Index
On February 20, 2020, WHO, Lancet and UNICEF together released a report titled “A Future for the World’s Children”. According to the report, a new Global index has been included in comparing performance of child nutrition, education and sustainability. According ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Antarctica recorded the hottest temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius
The World Meteorological Organization announced that for the first time in record Antarctica has recorded its hottest temperature ever, 20.75 Degree Celsius. So far, the highest was 18.3 Degrees Celsius that was recorded in January 1982. Highlights The higher temperatures ..