A Polar Vortex is like a huge spinning bowl of very cold air that sits over Earth’s poles. Think of it as a giant whirlpool of freezing air that usually stays in the Arctic region during winter. Here’s what happens in simple terms: The effects include: While Polar Vortexes have always existed, we hear about … Read more
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through its National eGovernance Division (NeGD), has unveiled Entity Locker, a secure and innovative digital infrastructure for seamless business document management. Designed as a critical component of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, it aims to enhance operational efficiency and simplify compliance. Key Features of Entity Locker Benefits for … Read more
Imagine your country as a big store trying to protect its local shopkeepers from global retail giants. That’s essentially what protectionism is – a strategy governments use to shield domestic industries from foreign competition. In this blog, we’ll break down protectionism using real-world examples to make the concept easy to understand. What Exactly is Protectionism? … Read more
Whakaari/White Island Volcano Activity In New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty, the active stratovolcano Whakaari / White Island experienced a major eruption on December 9, 2019. At the time, 47 tourists were visiting the island, known for its volcanic activity. The eruption resulted in 22 fatalities, including two individuals whose bodies were never recovered. Reference: SciTech … Read more
The Great Salt Lake is shrinking rapidly due to agricultural water diversion, with 80% used for alfalfa and hay irrigation. This threatens biodiversity, human health, and the economy, prompting researchers to call for a 35% reduction in water consumption, farmer compensation, and conservation measures to secure the lake’s future. Located in northern Utah, the Great … Read more
An invasive water hyacinth in Kenya’s Lake Naivasha has devastated fishing communities, cutting daily catches by 83%. While startups like HyaPak are converting the plant into biodegradable packaging, the rapid spread continues to cause massive economic losses across Kenya’s water-dependent sectors. Impact & Scale: Reference:The hindu WhatsApp Group Join Now Telegram Group Join Now Twitter … Read more
