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Google Doodle: Indian physicist Anna Mani
On 23 August, Google dedicated a doodle to Anna Mani, India’s first female physics scientist. She was a physicist as well as a meteorologist. She has a special contribution related to research in the field of meteorology and energy. Who ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Cyclone Asani
On May 9th the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the severe cyclonic storm ‘Asani’ is likely to weaken in the next 48 hours. Asani is the first cyclonic storm of the season. Which country gave the name Asani? Sri ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
IIT Bombay’s collaboration with India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Recently, IIT Bombay entered into collaboration with India Meteorological Department (IMD) to develop climate solutions at the village, city, and district levels. What are the expected outcomes of the collaboration? Sensors and Drone-based Smart Monitoring System Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technology ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Cyclone Tauktae: Strongest in West Coast in Two Decade
Tauktae is the first cyclone of 2021. The IMD has predicted that Tauktae cyclone will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and then later into a Very Severe Cyclonic storm. It is expected to be the strongest in the west ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
IMD to launch Impact-based Cyclone Warning System
The Director General of the Indian Meteorological Department Mrutunjay Mohapatra recently announced that the IMD is to launch “Impact based Cyclonic Warning Systems”. The system will help minimise economic losses and damages due to property in the intense weather system. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
The country observes the highest rainfall since 1976
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the country has set a new record after 44 years by receiving 25 per cent more rainfall than the average. However, the IMD expects monsoon to slow down by September this year. What does ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
India has Received More than Normal Rainfall So Far: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that rainfall has been more than normal in the country so far this year and it has been around 6% more than the normally perceived rainfall in the country during this time. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
La Nina to boost South West Monsoon in 2020
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology recently stated that there is 50% of chances for the formation of La Nina in 2020. Highlights According to the researchers at the bureau, the La Nina if formed will boost the South West Monsoon. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020