Temperature rise
Many Endemic species may go extinct if GHG emissions rise
A new study published in the journal Biological Conservation says that many animals and plants might face extinction if green house gas emissions continue to rise. Key Findings of the Study All the Endemic species in islands are at high ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
GoI Report: Average Temperature in India to raise by 4.4 degree Celsius
The Ministry of Earth Science recently released its report “Assessment of Climate Change over Indian Region”. According to the report, the average surface temperature of India could increase up to 4.4 degree Celsius by the end of 2100 as compared ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Guidelines to use Air Conditioners issued by Central Public Works Department
The Central Public Works Department has issued guidelines to use air conditioners during COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines have been issued as Air conditioner usages are to increase with the arrival of Summer in the country. The main objective of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Sikkim Glaciers are being lost at faster rate than other parts of Himalayan parts
The Scientists of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun conducted a study and have found that glaciers in Sikkim region are melting at faster rates as compared to other Himalayan regions. Key Findings The study has assessed around 23 glaciers ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Antarctica recorded the hottest temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius
The World Meteorological Organization announced that for the first time in record Antarctica has recorded its hottest temperature ever, 20.75 Degree Celsius. So far, the highest was 18.3 Degrees Celsius that was recorded in January 1982. Highlights The higher temperatures ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
UN’s IFAD Governing Council: Climate Change will push 100 millions to poverty
The Governing Council of International Fund for Agriculture let in Rome recently. The council says that by 2030 around 100 million people will be pushed to poverty. The council also said that this is mainly due to climate change impact ..