ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation): The recent La Niña event in the tropical Pacific Ocean has officially ended, with the climate system now transitioning to ENSO-neutral conditions as confirmed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation): ENSO is a significant climate phenomenon that involves changes in sea-surface temperatures (SST) […]
Category: Geography Current Affairs
Mount Spurr
Mount Spurr: Mini-earthquakes occured in Alaska’s Mount Spurr recently, sparking fears among scientists that the towering 11,000-foot volcano may be on the verge of a major eruption. It is an ice- and snow-covered active stratovolcano complex located in the north-central Cook Inlet region about 100 kilometers west of Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The volcano sits […]
Thar Desert : Annual increase in greening
Thar Desert : Annual increase in greening According to a new study, the Thar Desert in India has experienced a 38% annual increase in greening over the past two decades, driven by significant monsoon rainfall and agricultural expansion.It is an arid region of rolling sand hills on the Indian subcontinent. It spans an area of […]
WMO Retired Hurricane Names for 2024
WMO Retired Hurricane Names for 2024: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has retired four hurricane names Beryl, Helene, Milton, and John from its Atlantic and East Pacific storm lists due to the devastation they caused in 2024, making their reuse inappropriate due to the associated trauma and sensitivity. Beryl became the earliest Category-5 hurricane (Winds […]
Arctic Biome
Arctic Biome: The 2024 Arctic Report Card by the US NOAA confirms this trend, noting that frequent fires and fossil fuel pollution are turning the Arctic tundra into a carbon source. The Arctic tundra is a treeless plain with permafrost within a meter of the soil surface. Summers cause only the top layer to thaw, […]
Three Gorges Antarctic Eye : China
Three Gorges Antarctic Eye : China China has recently launched the “Three Gorges Antarctic Eye,” a 3.2-metre aperture radio/millimetre-wave telescope, at the Zhongshan Station in Antarctica. It is a 2-metre radio/millimeter-wave telescope, located at Zhongshan Station, Antarctica. It builds upon China’s earlier achievements, such as the Antarctic Survey Telescopes (AST3). Purpose: Studying interstellar gas (hydrogen […]
Mount Kanlaon : Eruption
Mount Kanlaon : Eruption A dramatic eruption of Mount Kanlaon, one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes, sent a towering ash plume 4,000 meters (2.5 miles) into the sky recently. It is a stratovolcano in the north-central part of the island of Negros., Philippines. It is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines and […]
Ice Stupas – Artificial Glacier
Ice Stupas – Artificial Glacier: Farmers in Gilgit-Baltistan region have successfully used ice stupas, inspired by Ladakhi engineer Sonam Wangchuk, to overcome water shortages. Ice stupas are artificial glaciers shaped like cones that store winter water in frozen form. Named after Buddhist stupas due to their iconic dome-like shape. Water is diverted from nearby glacial […]
PM inaugurated New Pamban Bridge
PM inaugurated New Pamban Bridge: The new Pamban Bridge, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6. The Pamban Rail Bridge, also known as the Rameswaram Bridge, is a historic cantilever bridge that connects Rameswaram Island to the mainland of India. Opened in 1914, it has served as a vital […]
Ream Naval Base
Ream Naval Base: Ream Naval Base in Cambodia has gained attention due to expansions backed by China, raising concerns about a potential Chinese military presence in the region. The Ream Naval Base is located on Cambodia’s Gulf of Thailand coast, near Sihanoukville. It has become a significant focal point of international attention due to its […]
