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Sea ice hits record winter low at both poles: Scientists
According to US and European scientists, the extent of sea ice at both poles has hit new record lows for this time of the year. The disappearing sea ice comes as the Earth marks three consecutive years of record-breaking heat ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
IMD predicts above normal temperature in 2017 summer
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted above normal temperature in most parts of the country during 2017 summer season. The predictions were given by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune. The maximum temperatures in March to May 2017 are ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Mukesh Ambani, Tata join Bill Gates for $1 billion clean energy fund
The Breakthrough Energy Coalition (BEC) with members like Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, Alibaba’s Jack Ma and other billionaires will invest more than $1 billion in clean energy called the Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV). ..
Union Cabinet approves India’s negotiating position adopted at Kigali conference to Montreal Protocol
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the negotiating position adopted by India at the recent 28th Meeting of Parties (MoP) to the Montreal Protocol in Kigali, Rwanda. The negotiations at Kigali meet held in October 2016 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Worst coral die-off recorded at Australia’s Great Barrief Reef
Scientists have recorded worst mass coral bleaching event on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. It has killed more corals than ever before, sounding the alarm over the delicate ecosystem. It is estimated nearly two-thirds of 2,300-kilometre long reef or 700 km ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Himalayan hydro power projects face flood risk
The potential hydro power projects in the Himalayan region face increased flood risks from the formation of new lakes and the expansion of existing ones due to melting glaciers. It was revealed by study conducted by Swiss researchers on the ..