Cyclone Fani
Cyclone Burevi: Key Facts
The cyclone Burevi, named by Maldives, hit the Karaikal coast of Tamil Nadu 7 days after cyclone Nivar. This is the third cyclone formed within the last 10 days in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea put together. Why ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
State of India’s Environment Report
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the State of India’s Environment, 2020 report. The CSE also publishes the environment magazine called Down to Earth. Key Findings According to the report, around 19 major events have claimed 1,357 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
National Crisis Management Committee meets to review AMPHAN preparedness
The AMPHAN Super Cyclone is expected to reach West Bengal by May 20, 2020. The wind speeds are expected to be between 155 km/hr and 165 km/hr. In order to review the preparatory measures, the National Crisis Management Committee met ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Amphan develops into a super cyclonic storm
On May 18, 2020, Amphan turned into a super cyclonic storm. This is the second super cyclonic storm faced by India since Fani in 1999. Highlights The Super Cyclonic storm will hit the coast of Odisha and West Bengal according ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
January 15: IMD Foundation Day
On January 15, 2020, the IMD celebrates its 145th Foundation Day. It was begun in 1875. The day will be celebrated by Ministry of Earth Science under which IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) functions. Recent Achievements of IMD Around 5 observatories ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
How Odhisa has set the model by the effective handling of the Cyclone Fani?
Cyclone Fani has left a trail of destruction in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. The temple town of Puri in Odisha was the most affected by the cyclone. Hundreds of people were left homeless and at least 29 people ..