California
What is the “Pineapple Express” Phenomenon?
Over the past two weeks, California and other parts of the West Coast have been hit with a series of what meteorologists call atmospheric rivers. Forecasters have said that the rain arriving in California on January 12 is being caused ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
California Oak Fire
Oak Fire recently broke out in Mariposa, California. It is the largest fire so far in 2022, overtaking 17,242 acres area. US firefighters (3000 in numbers) are trying to control the wildfire and stop its eastward expansion towards Yosemite National ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Summit of the Americas 2022
The Ninth Summit of the Americas 2022 was held from June 6 to June 10, 2022. It is an international conference and was held in Los Angeles, United States. Theme of the summit Summit of the Americas 2022 was held under the theme of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
What is a ‘Megadrought’?
A megadrought is a drought that lasts at least two decades. In the past, megadroughts have been linked to prolonged La Niña conditions. Overview: Megadrought is a term that refers to the length of a drought rather than its acute ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Crimson Solar Project: US approves 550 million USD
The United States recently approved 550 million USD for the Crimson Solar Project. The project will provide electricity to 87,500 homes. About Crimson Solar Project The project is to be set up on 2,000 acres of land in the Desert ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
US passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans
The US Senate recently passed a bill to help combat the rise of hate crimes against the Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans. The bill will support the local law enforcements in controlling the hate crimes. Need for the Bill The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
California Wildfires: Thousands of people evacuated to avoid unavoidable circumstances
California has been battling against massive wildfires which broke out last week. Nearly 771,000 acres of land and 100 homes have reportedly been destroyed by the wildfires. Considering the impact the authorities had issued evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Death Valley in Southern California witnessed its hottest temperature in more than a century
Furnace Creek of the Death Valley in the Southern California desert recorded its highest air temperature on Earth since July of 1913. The Weather Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration measured 54.4 degrees Celsius temperature in that ..