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Why in the News? Global sea ice cover has reached a record low of 15.76 million sq km as of February 13, 2025. Scientists attribute this decline to warmer oceans, stronger winds, and extreme weather events, raising concerns over climate change and global warming. Recent Decline in Sea Ice: The combined Arctic and Antarctic sea …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Water Resources GS-3: Disaster Management ,Infrastructure Focus: On January 27, 2025, a government expert committee recommended rebuilding the Teesta-3 dam in Sikkim, which was destroyed in October 2023 by a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF). The decision, based on the dam’s commercial viability, has raised concerns over climate risks, environmental sustainability, and long-term …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The WHO launched a program providing free cancer medicines to children in low-income nations. A study linked air pollution to prolonged pregnancies. Singapore introduced horse therapy to improve senior citizens’ physical and mental health. WHO’s Free Cancer Medicine Program for Children: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a platform to …
Read MoreWhy in News? World Radio Day is observed on 13th February 2025 to highlight radio’s significance in communication. This year’s theme, “Radio and Climate Change,” emphasizes radio’s role in spreading awareness, disaster response, and promoting sustainable practices to combat climate challenges globally. Theme for 2025: “Radio and Climate Change” The theme for this year, “Radio …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A study published in Nature Geoscience suggests Earth’s inner core has deformed at its outer boundary due to gravitational forces or turbulent flow in the outer core, affecting its rotation and seismic wave patterns observed over the past decades. Study Overview and Key Findings: A study published in Nature Geoscience suggests …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot, face threats from deforestation, climate change, and displacement of tribal communities. Authors and literary works highlight these alarming changes, emphasizing the need for conservation and cultural preservation. Environmental Challenges and Threats: The Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri Hills, span six Indian states and are …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 3- Fossil fuels and their impact , fuel subsidy Focus : This article focuses on the magnitude and types of fossil fuel subsidies, their economic and environmental impacts, and global distribution patterns. It explores challenges in subsidy reduction and proposes strategies such as targeted reforms, carbon taxation, and congestion pricing to ensure …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of Environment announced four new Ramsar sites in India—two in Tamil Nadu, one each in Sikkim and Jharkhand—bringing the national total to 89, reaffirming India’s top position in Asia for Ramsar sites. India Adds Four New Ramsar Sites: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change announced the inclusion …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, faces growing threats from climate change, coral bleaching, pollution, and overfishing. Urgent global action is needed to preserve this irreplaceable ecosystem and its biodiversity. The Great Barrier Reef: A Threatened Natural Wonder The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th anniversary, highlighting significant advancements in forecasting accuracy and future plans outlined in its Vision Document 2047, aiming for hyper-localized, zero-error weather predictions and weather management innovations by 2047. Improvements in Forecasting: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has enhanced forecast accuracy by 40% over the …
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