Topic: climate change
Impact of Ice Melting on Water Levels
Ice melting is the process where solid ice converts to liquid water due to rising temperatures. This phenomenon is primarily observed in glaciers, polar ice caps, and ice...
Impact of Oceanic Phenomena on Indian Monsoon
The Indian monsoon is a vital weather system. It brings seasonal rainfall, predominantly from June to September. This period accounts for approximately 70% of India’s annual rainfall. About...
Disaster Management Amendment Bill, 2024
The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to enhance the effectiveness of disaster management in India by modifying the existing Disaster...
First Mako Shark Tagged in Mediterranean Sea
In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Virginia Tech tagged a young shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean Sea, marking the first time this endangered species has been tagged...
WHO Predicts 55% Chance of La Niña Formation
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported the probability of La Niña developing soon, which leads to cooler ocean surface temperatures. However, current forecasts suggest that any cooling...
Madhav Gadgil Receives Champions of the Earth Award
The United Nations honored ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the Champions of the Earth Award, which is the UN’s highest environmental recognition. Gadgil’s contributions focus on the Western Ghats,...
Rare Marbled Duck Spotted in Sultanpur Park
A marbled duck was spotted at Sultanpur National Park, marking the first sighting since 1990. The discovery was made by park guide Sanjay Singh and he shared photos...
South Asia Summit 2024
The South Asia Summit 2024 took place at the Perungudi dump yard and addressed critical issues such as waste management, climate action, and gender equality. The theme was...
IIT Guwahati Innovates Biofuel Production from Methane and CO2
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have made advancements in biofuel production. They developed a biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels...
IPBES UN Biodiversity Conference
The 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) commenced in Namibia on December 10, 2024. Over 850 scientists and representatives from more...
UN Champions of the Earth 2024 Announced
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently honoured six individuals and initiatives as Champions of the Earth for 2024, marking their contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. Madhav...
