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Relevance: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) typically issues heat alerts during the summer months, but this year alerts began in February. Parts of northeast and western India have already experienced significantly warmer temperatures, 1-5 degrees Celsius above normal. The IMD predicts an increase in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Unusually heavy rainfall preceding glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim; government’s report to NGT highlights possible causes. source:wordpress About the Unusual Rainfall and Glacial Lake Outburst: Sikkim government informs NGT about heavy rainfall preceding the South Lhonak lake glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) event last October. Report by the North East …
Read MoreWhy in the news? ‘Mini-tornado’ sparks political debate in Jalpaiguri as Trinamool and BJP clash over relief efforts amidst upcoming elections. source:scribd About the ‘Mini-Tornado’ in Jalpaiguri: On April 2, a storm, termed a ‘mini-tornado,’ struck Barnish village in Jalpaiguri, killing five and rendering many homeless. Trinamool Congress seized upon the calamity as a rallying …
Read MoreWhy in the news? FY24 witnesses 15.3% dip in new private investments; States lead capital expenditure rise, Maharashtra tops new project acquisition. Source:slideshare About the Investment Trends in FY24: New private sector investment plans declined by 15.3% in 2023-24, while foreign investors reduced new outlays by nearly a third, resulting in a 5% drop in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? UNCTAD forecasts India’s economy to grow 6.5% in 2024, citing multinational companies’ expanded manufacturing processes boosting exports. source:researchgate About UNCTAD Predicts 6.5% Growth for Indian Economy in 2024: A UN report forecasts India’s economy to grow by 6.5% in 2024. Highlights the role of multinational companies expanding manufacturing processes in India. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Maternal deaths linked to undiagnosed heart conditions highlight the need for early screening and improved healthcare access in India. About Uncovering the Link Between Heart Diseases and Maternal Deaths: 23-year-old Dhaanu’s death during childbirth in a Tamil Nadu village revealed an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. Lack of early screening for Dhaanu …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PIL filed in High Court requests facilities for jailed CM Arvind Kejriwal to govern Delhi remotely via videoconferencing. source:medium About PIL Urges Facilities for CM Kejriwal in Jail: Filed in High Court to provide facilities for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to govern Delhi from jail. Seeks means for him to interact …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Murias in Andhra Pradesh possess dual voter IDs from Chhattisgarh, navigating identity in conflict zones, influencing politics. About Navigating Identity: Murias in Conflict Zones Ravva Deve, a Muria tribal woman, fled conflict in Chhattisgarh to settle in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor Agency. Over 6,200 Murias now reside in 54 Internal Displaced People …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Environment Ministry shifts focus of Green Credit Programme towards ecosystem restoration, clarifying priorities amid concerns over tree planting. source:amartus About the Green Credit Programme Norms Altered to Prioritise Ecosystem Restoration Union Environment Ministry clarifies focus of Green Credit Programme (GCP) towards ecosystem restoration over mere tree planting for financial gain. …
Read MoreSoil: The Foundation of Terrestrial Life Soil, a dynamic and living system, is the amalgamation of rock debris, organic matter, air, and water, forming the uppermost layer of Earth’s crust. Its formation is a slow and complex process, evolving over millennia through the interactions of various physical, chemical, and biological factors. Soil plays a critical …
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