Environment Current Affairs
Great Nicobar Island Development Project
The Rs 72,000 crore ‘Great Nicobar Island Development Project’ aimed at the holistic development of the Great Nicobar Island has come under scrutiny due to its potential impact on the indigenous Shompen and Nicobarese communities. Experts have raised concerns about ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Climate Change Transforms Tundra from Carbon Sink to Source
As per recent report highlighted on the warming climate is altering the dynamics of tundra environments, potentially transforming them from carbon sinks to carbon sources. Tundra ecosystems, found in Arctic and alpine regions, have historically acted as carbon sinks due ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Significant Expansion of Glacial Lakes in the Indian Himalayas: ISRO Report
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reported that more than 27% of the identified glacial lakes in the Himalayas have significantly expanded since 1984, based on long-term satellite monitoring. Out of the 676 expanding glacial lakes, 130 are located ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Tiger Conservation Conference 2024
Bhutan is hosting the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference on Earth Day 2024 to mobilize $1 billion in new funding over the next decade for the preservation of tiger landscapes across Asia. These landscapes are crucial for maintaining biodiversity, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Key facts About Glycemic Index and Load
The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of the quality of carbohydrates in food, based on how quickly they raise blood glucose levels. It was first proposed by Prof. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto in 1981. Foods are ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Intense Heat Wave Grips India
An intense heat wave swept across large swathes of the country, with maximum temperatures settling four to six degrees Celsius above normal in many areas. Second Heat Wave Spell of April This ongoing heat wave is the second spell this ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs