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Types and Distribution of precipitation
Precipitation is a vital part of the Earth’s water cycle, providing water for plant growth and human consumption. Precipitation can take many forms, from rain and snow to hail and sleet. What is Precipitation? Precipitation is any form of water ..
Variation of lightning-ignited wildfire patterns under climate change
The research paper titled ‘Variation of lightning-ignited wildfire patterns under climate change’ states that increasing global temperatures could result in more occurrences of “hot lightning” strikes around the world, resulting in an elevated risk of wildfires. Hot lightning, also known ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Polystoechotes punctate?
Polystoechotes punctate, which was thought to be extinct in the eastern United States, was rediscovered in 2012 after more than 5 decades. The giant Jurassic-era insect was found in Arkansas. Jurassic Era occurred some 201.4 million years ago. There is ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Hollow Hog to help Australia’s Endangered Wildlife
Logging and bushfires are destroying animal habitats in Australia and endangering wildlife. To protect them and prevent their extinction, Matt Stephens created a tool. It is called a Hollow hog and is used to make holes in trees. Matt is ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
State of Emergency in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle hit the New Zealand coast and caused severe damage. Heavy rains, floods, and landslides forced the New Zealand government to declare an emergency. It was a Category 3 cyclone. PM of NZ announced a 7.3 million USD relief ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
RBI Guidelines on Climate risk, sustainable finance
In July 2022, the Reserve Bank of India released a discussion paper called Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance. The discussion paper of RBI analyses an issue from different angles and provides solutions and guidelines to solve the problem. Based on ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
New Initiatives launched at WEF
The World Economic Forum met at Davos, Switzerland. During their meeting, the world leaders launched more than fifty initiatives focusing to build a resilient and sustainable world. Most of the initiatives addressed the food crisis issues and economic energy issues. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
2022 : World’s Fifth-Warmest on Record
The world’s average global temperature is now 1.1C to 1.2C higher than in pre-industrial times, according to U.S. scientists. Last year was the joint fifth-warmest on record, and the last nine years were the nine warmest since pre-industrial times. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Odisha: CAMPA New Action Plan for 2023-24
The Odisha government’s State-level steering committee for the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) has approved an annual plan of INR 1,086 crore for the 2023-24 fiscal year, with a focus on reducing man-animal conflicts. The plan was ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Nilgiri Tahr Project
The state government of Tamil Nadu has launched the Nilgiri Tahr project to conserve the state animal. About Nilgiri Tahr The Nilgiri Tahr is an ungulate that is endemic to the southern portion of the Western and Eastern Ghats in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs