Why did India skip Cyclones in October, 2020? How is it related to Madden Julian Oscillation?

The East and West Coasts of India are prone to cyclones with maximum hazards such as winds, storm surge and heavy winds. However, this October 2020 missed such events during this monsoon. Key Highlights Around 80 cyclones are formed around the world every year. Out of these, five are formed in Arabian Sea or Bay ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Arabian Sea • El Nino • Indian Meteorological Department • Indian ocean region • madden julian oscillation • Monsoon

500 metre tall Coral Reef discovered in Australia Great Barrier Reef

The scientists have discovered a massive detached coral reef in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. It is the first to be discovered in 120 years. The reef is taller than the Empire State Building of the United States. Key Highlights The reef was discovered by the Australian Scientists from the Schmidt Ocean Institute. They ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Australia • Coral • Coral bleaching • Coral reef • Great Barrier Reef

Tamil Nadu: 100% Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption to EVs

The State Government of Tamil Nadu recently notified that it will grant 100% motor vehicle tax exemption for Electric Vehicles. Earlier, the State Government had issued orders for 50% concessional rate to EV taxes. It has now been made to 100%. Key Highlights The State Government has exempted taxes to both transport and non-transport vehicles. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Charging stations • Delhi Government • Electric vehicle • Electric vehicle industry in India • Electric Vehicle Policy • Fame • Subsidy • Tamil Nadu • TNPSC

GoI releases first instalment of Rs 2,200 crores to 15 states to improve Air Quality measures

On November 2, 2020, the Government of India released Rs 2,200 crores to 15 states to improve Air Quality Measures. The air quality improvement measures are to be executed in more than million plus cities. Highlights The amount was released based on the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission. The fund will help states undertake ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Environment Current Affairs

Topics: 15th Finance Commission • Air pollution • Air Quality • Finance Commission • national control of air pollution

Mansar Lake Development Project of J&K: Key Facts

On November 1, 2020, the Union Minister of Development of the North Eastern Region Shri Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Mansar Lake Development Plan in Jammu and Kashmir. Highlights The plan is to attract more than 20 lakh tourists every year. It is expected to generate employment of 1.15 crores of man-days. In all, the project ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: employment generation • India Tourism • Jammu and Kashmir • mansar lake