Glacial Lake Outburst Floods: The Uttarakhand government has constituted two teams of experts to evaluate the risk posed by five potentially hazardous glacial lakes in the region. These lakes are prone to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), the kind of events that have resulted in several disasters in the Himalayan states in recent years. The […]
Tag: 6th Apr 2024
Tornado : West Bengal
Tornado : West Bengal A tornado hit the Mainaguri area of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal. The tornado hit caused significant destruction, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives and injuring over 300 people. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that forms a connection between the surface of the Earth and […]
Green Elections
Green Elections: The Election Commission of India (ECI) voiced its concern over the environmental risks associated with the use of non-biodegradable materials in elections. Amidst the climate crisis, shifting to sustainable practices across every sphere of human activity has become inevitable and urgent. Green Elections are practices that aim to reduce the environmental impact of […]
Shallowfakes
Shallowfakes: With the Lok Sabha elections scheduled, social media platforms are abuzz with misinformation, mostly in the form of shallow fakes. Like deepfake, shallowfake is also an act of morphing people’s pictures and using them for malicious activities. But unlike deepfake, which is created by using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) software, shallowfake can be created […]
Purple-Striped Jellyfish
Purple-Striped Jellyfish: A bloom of venomous mauve stinger or purple-striped jellyfish was reported by marine researchers across the Visakhapatnam coast. Purple-striped jellyfish usually appears a blue purple (mauve) colour with a globe shaped umbrella covered in orangey brown warts. It is primarily pelagic or in the open ocean. However, this species can survive in benthic […]
Green Steel Policy
Green Steel Policy: The Steel Ministry is developing a comprehensive green steel policy, encompassing the manufacturing process, required skill set, and funding support, as part of a complete decarbonization strategy. Green steel is the eco-friendly production of steel with lower greenhouse gas emissions, possibly reducing costs and enhancing quality compared to traditional methods. The steel […]
Unite Aware Platform : New Database
Unite Aware Platform : New Database India launched a new database (Unite Aware platform) to record crimes against UN peacekeepers and monitor progress in holding perpetrators accountable. It was launched by the India-led Group of Friends (GOF) initiative in its second meeting to promote accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. The database will serve as an […]
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index: According to a survey released by Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC), India’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reached a 16-year peak of 59.1 in March 2024. PMI is an economic indicator, which is derived after monthly surveys of different companies. It shows trends in both the manufacturing and […]
India’s Stock Market
India’s Stock Market: India’s stock market capitalization is currently the fifth largest globally at $4.5 trillion, according to a report titled ‘Recap 2024. Crystal Gaze 2025’ by financial conglomerate Pantomath Group. The report predicts that India’s market cap is likely to hit $10 trillion by 2030, driven by strong economic growth and favorable government policies. […]
