Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): The Surat Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is the world’s first market-based mechanism specifically designed to control particulate air pollution. An Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a regulatory tool that aims to reduce air pollution by introducing economic incentives. Under ETS, a cap is imposed on the total permissible emissions. Industries receive […]
Tag: 24th Apr 2025
Cloudburst : Ramban District Of Jammu And Kashmir
Cloudburst : Ramban District Of Jammu And Kashmir The Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed torrential rainfall and hail, resulting in severe damage. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported 9 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, marking a 575% increase from the normal 2.5 mm. A cloudburst is a localised and extremely intense rainfall […]
Arctic Amplification
Arctic Amplification: According to the 2024 European State of the Climate Report, Europe has warmed nearly twice as much as the global average, with far-reaching climatic and ecological consequences. Key Highlights from the 2024 European State of the Climate Report: The global average temperature has risen by approximately 3°C above pre-industrial levels (1850–1900 baseline). In […]
Quantum Gravity Gradiometer
Quantum Gravity Gradiometer: NASA scientists have proposed an innovative use of cold atom-based Quantum Gravity Gradiometers (QGGs) to measure how the Earth’s mass distribution is changing, especially due to climate change. NASA scientists propose placing a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer onboard a satellite to detect minute gravitational changes. In a QGG, atoms of a specific element […]
Sunrise Industry
Sunrise Industry: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently said India plans to increase the share of the manufacturing sector from 12% to 23% over the next two decades helped by sunrise sectors. Sunrise industry is a term frequently used for a sector that is developing and poised for rapid growth. Typically, such industries register high growth […]
Jwaneng Diamond Mine
Jwaneng Diamond Mine: The Jwaneng Diamond Mine is the richest diamond mine globally, with an estimated value of 1 billion euros. Jwaneng Diamond Mine, dubbed the ‘Prince of Mines,’ is located in Botswana. It is the world’s richest diamond mine by value. The mine lies on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. It is situated […]
Poas Volcano : Erupted Recently
Poas Volcano : Erupted Recently The Poás volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most popular tourist attractions, erupted recently. Poás is one of Costa Rica’s most active volcanoes. The volcano is located within the Poas Volcano National Park. It is a composite stratovolcano with an irregular complex form and a basal area of about 400 sq.km. […]
Exercise Desert Flag-10
Exercise Desert Flag-10: India participated in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force.The exercise includes air forces from Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, the UK, and the US.The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, operational synergy, and mutual understanding through […]
Pahalgam Terror Attack
Pahalgam Terror Attack: A terror attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag (J&K) killed over 26 civilians, including tourists, making it the deadliest such attack since 2019. The strike coincided with PM Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia and US Vice President JD Vance’s trip to India, signalling calculated geopolitical messaging.Terrorists ambushed a group of ~40 tourists at the […]
PM10 Pollution in India
PM10 Pollution in India: A new four-year analysis by Respirer Living Sciences revealed that all 11 major Indian metro cities, including Delhi and Patna, exceeded PM10 safety limits continuously from 2021–2024, indicating chronic air pollution.PM10 refers to particulate matter with a diameter of 10 microns or less, capable of entering the respiratory tract. It includes […]
