Tropical Cyclone
Operation Karuna
India has launched Operation Karuna, a vital mission aimed at providing much-needed assistance to Myanmar following the devastation caused by Cyclone Mocha. Relief Efforts in Motion In a display of swift action and solidarity, three Indian Navy ships loaded with ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
“Changing Status of Tropical Cyclones Over the North Indian Ocean” Report
A study titled “Changing status of tropical cyclones over the north Indian Ocean” sheds light on the effects of climate change on cyclones in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Key Findings of the Study Both sides of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Cyclone Mocha
Cyclone Mocha, a powerful tropical storm, has garnered significant attention due to its potential impact on Bangladesh, Myanmar, and parts of northeastern India. Predicted Landfall and Maximum Sustained Wind Speed According to the IMD, Cyclone Mocha is expected to make ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
TROPICS Mission
NASA and Rocket Lab successfully launched two CubeSats for storm-tracking into orbit, after an initial launch was called off in April due to weather disruptions in New Zealand. The mission, TROPICS (Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Cyclone Freddy: Important Facts About the Deadly Tropical Cyclone
In February and March 2023, the world witnessed the remarkable persistence of a tropical cyclone named Freddy. The storm crossed the Indian Ocean over a span of more than five weeks, causing severe damage and destruction in its path. Freddy ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
State of Emergency in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle hit the New Zealand coast and caused severe damage. Heavy rains, floods, and landslides forced the New Zealand government to declare an emergency. It was a Category 3 cyclone. PM of NZ announced a 7.3 million USD relief ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand
New Zealand announced red heavy rain with Cyclone Gabrielle hitting its shore. Red Heavy rain means the downpours cause an emergency. The rain pour is greater than 30 millimetres and it occurs within one hour! In India, a red alert ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
State of the Climate Report for Australia
The State of the Climate Report for Australia was released on November 23, 2022. It is a biennial report released by Australia’s national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Bureau of Meteorology. It provides ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs