What are cyclones? What are the differences between cyclones and anticyclones? What are their types? How do they originate? What are the conditions for their formation? Read to know more here. Cyclones are also termed atmospheric disturbances. When the velocity of winds increases to such an … [Read more...] about Cyclones vs Anticyclones
Fronts: Types and Significance
What are Fronts and their types? How are they formed? What is their significance concerning global climate? Know more here. What is a front? It is an inclined zone along which two opposing air masses having contrasting characteristics in terms of air temperature humidity density pressure converge … [Read more...] about Fronts: Types and Significance
Jet streams: Characteristics, Types and Significance
What is a jet stream? What are the characteristics of jet streams? Why is it important for various climate phenomena? Read to know more. What is a jet stream? The understanding of Jet streams is very important for understanding temperate cyclones and Indian monsoons. According to the World … [Read more...] about Jet streams: Characteristics, Types and Significance
Air masses: Origin and Classification
What is an air mass? What is its significance? How does it affect the global climate? Know more here. What is an air mass? It is defined as a large body of air having little horizontal variation in temperature and moisture. The air masses have a relatively uniform distribution of vertical … [Read more...] about Air masses: Origin and Classification
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a well-known writer, intellectual, and staunch follower of humanity who brought a revolution in the education system of Bengal. Read here to know about his life. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is considered one of the pillars of the Bengal renaissance. He had managed to … [Read more...] about Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Father of Indian Unrest
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer, and popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. Read to know about his brave life. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an important leader of the Indian Independence movement who transformed the … [Read more...] about Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Father of Indian Unrest
Kunming Declaration: Historic Pledge to Protect Biodiversity
The Kunming declaration is been said to be paving way for global biodiversity negotiations. Read here to know about the key points of the declaration. The Kunming Declaration was adopted by over 100 countries on October 13, 2021, at the first part of the virtual 15th meeting of the Conference of … [Read more...] about Kunming Declaration: Historic Pledge to Protect Biodiversity
Global Food Security Index 2021
What is the Global Food Security Index? What is the significance of the report? How has India fared in the index? Read to know more. The Global Food Security Index 2021 was released and has been news. India ranked 71st on the Global Food Security index 2021 of 113 nations. Pakistan (with 52.6 … [Read more...] about Global Food Security Index 2021
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
What is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)? What is the significance of AIIB for India? Read to know more. Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as the vice-president of the AIIB. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) It is a multilateral … [Read more...] about Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Plastic Waste Management: Rules and Regulations
Plastic waste management is a global concern and a grave issue to tackle. Read here to know more about the rules and regulations related to plastic waste management. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change announced the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022, which … [Read more...] about Plastic Waste Management: Rules and Regulations
