La Nina Emerged: The long-anticipated La Nina has emerged, but the Pacific Ocean’s cooling is mild and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usual.Its delayed arrival may have been influenced by the world’s oceans being much warmer than the last few years.La Nina conditions emerge in the tropical Pacific in December.
Category: Current Affairs
Earthquake in Tibetan China and Nepal
Earthquake in Tibetan China and Nepal: A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Tibetan region of China and parts of Nepal, causing widespread devastation. The quake’s epicenter was in Tingri County, within the Lhasa Terrane, near the Mt Everest region.This event aligns with findings from research identifying the Qixiang Co Fault, a newly discovered tectonic fault […]
2024 is the warmest year on record
2024 is the warmest year on record: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.World Meteorological Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), responsible for promoting international cooperation in the fields of meteorology, hydrology, climatology and geophysics.
Future of Jobs Report 2025
Future of Jobs Report 2025: Artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and security management specialists will be the fastest-growing jobs, showed the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025. It has been published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It is a result of data gathered from more than 1,000 leading global companies, collectively […]
AnemiaPhone : New Technology
AnemiaPhone : New Technology AnemiaPhone, a technology developed by Cornell University researchers, has been transferred to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for integration into its programmes. It is a technology developed by Cornell University (United States) researchers to accurately, quickly and cheaply assess iron deficiency. It has been transferred to the Indian Council […]
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet: The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) signed a Multi-Donor Trust Fund with International Solar Alliance aiming to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects. Initiatives announced by GEAPP: GEAPP has strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s, Multi-Donor Trust […]
Gravitational Lensing Found 44 New Stars
Gravitational Lensing Found 44 New Stars: Physicists studying a distant galaxy using a telescopic technique called “gravitational lensing” found 44 new stars. Gravitational Lensing occurs when a massive celestial body, such as a galaxy cluster, causes a sufficient curvature of spacetime for the path of light around it to be visibly bent, as if by […]
Garudakshi
Garudakshi: The Karnataka Forest Department has launched the ‘Garudakshi’ online FIR system to curb forest encroachments, illegal tree-felling, poaching, and unauthorised entry into forest areas. Garudakshi is software modelled on the online FIR system to curb wildlife and forest crimes. It will be implemented on a pilot basis in the Bengaluru Urban, Bhadravathi, Sirsi and […]
EmpowHER Biz Initiative
EmpowHER Biz Initiative: The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog, launched EmpowHER Biz – Sapno Ki Udaan in partnership with New Shop, India’s convenience retail chain under its Award to Reward (ATR) program. EmpowHER Biz Initiative is a part of Women Entrepreneurship Platform of NITI Aayog, aiming to create a robust retail ecosystem that […]
Neuroptera Species
Neuroptera Species: Researchers have found two rare Order Neuroptera species, Glenochrysa zeylanica and Indophanes barbara from Kerala. Neuroptera is a group of insects commonly called lacewings because of the complex vein patterns in the wings, giving them a lacy appearance. Neuropteran adults are terrestrial and mostly associated with the aerial parts of plants, where they […]
