Carbon dioxide
Oceans’ Short-Lived Halogens Contribute 8-10% Cooling
Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth’s climate beyond absorbing carbon dioxide. A recent study has revealed that oceans release short-lived halogens, such as chlorine, bromine, and iodine, which contribute significantly to cooling the planet. The Cooling ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
World’s largest plant to suck CO2 from air starts in Iceland
World’s largest plant that has been designed to suck carbon dioxide (CO2) from air and turn it into rock was started recently in Iceland. Key Points This plant has been named as Orca, after the Icelandic word “orka”, meaning energy. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
UK to build World’s most powerful climate-change forecasting supercomputer
Met Office and Microsoft are to build a weather forecasting supercomputer in the UK. The UK Government is to invest 1.2 billion Pound Sterling in the project. About the Supercomputer The supercomputer is expected to be one of the top ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
NASA helicopter makes third flight on Mars
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently announced that the Ingenuity helicopter has completed its third flight successfully. Third Flight of Ingenuity Helicopter According to NASA, in its third flight, the Ingenuity helicopter flew faster and farther. In its ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is Proning?
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently issued guidelines on proning for self-care for COVID-19 patients at home. Under the new guidelines, the ministry has advised the COVID-19 patients to practice proning if they are facing breathing difficulties. Background ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Global Energy Review
The International Energy Agency recently released the Global Energy Review report. According to the report, the Carbon Dioxide emissions in India is to be 1.4% higher than the levels recorded in 2019. Key Findings of the Report: India The coal-fired ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Artificial Photosynthesis to Provide Solutions for Carbon Capture
A team of Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research have found a method that mimic the Photosynthesis which is the natural process of reducing the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Highlights The artificial photosynthesis method was developed ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
IEA Report: Global Energy Review, 2020
The International Energy Agency recently released Global Energy Review in 2020. The report highlights the global energy demand in 2020 and carbon dioxide emissions. Highlights The report was prepared by collecting data from 30 countries. This includes India and China. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020