Extreme heat has plagued the Mediterranean for weeks ending with wildfires across nine countries in the region from Algeria to Greece. This increasing heat has impacted the marine life as well.
Why are high sea temperatures a problem?
What species and ecosystems are worst hit by marine heat waves?
What does extreme heat in the Mediterranean mean for people?
What is the phenomenon behind heat trap in oceans?
Why Mediterranean Sea is significant for global temperatures?
The Mediterranean Sea has significant implications for global temperatures due to its role as a "climate amplifier." This phenomenon is referred to as the "Mediterranean Effect" or "Mediterranean Climate Amplification." Here are the reasons:
According to a recent update, Chief Justice of India (CJI) has assured Tamil Nadu that he would constitute a Bench to hear the State’s plea for the release of its allotment of Cauvery river water for the month of August.
Cauvery River Water Dispute:
Cauvery River and its Tributaries:
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Role of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CMA):
Constitutional Provisions:
In a view to Indianise methodologies to study country’ societies, the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is going to study the socio-economic impact of center’s schemes on society.
Why there is a need for Indianised way of socio-economic analysis?
What is Social research?
How it is helpful?
What are tools to assess the research data?
Significance of social research:
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR):
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As per an analysis from CMIE’s Economic Outlook data, shows that while India may be the country with the most youthful population, its workforce is rapidly ageing.
What does the ageing population means to India?
Why is India’s workforce ageing?
The Employment Rate (ER) for any population or age group tells us what proportion of that age group or population is employed. |
How demographic dividend can change into ‘demographic curse’?
Impacts of ageing population:
Economic Challenges:
Healthcare and Social Services:
Policy and Planning:
Though, Kerala was the first State in the country to declare the right to Internet as a basic right, as many as 189 Adivasi ooru (tribal colonies) spread over 12 districts in the State still have no access to Internet and mobile connection, affecting the prospects of over 5,000 tribal students in these colonies.
What are Adivasi ooru?
Chennai-based start-up AgniKul Cosmos recently commenced the process of integrating its cutting-edge Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD) at its private launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota.
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Tamil Nadu’s Kanniyakumari Matti Banana has finally received the GI tag, making Tamil Nadu the region with the highest number of GI tagged products.
About the variety:
Benefits of Matti banana:
Butterflies of India consortium, a collaboration of research institutions, NGOs and citizen science groups anchored the study on India’s butterfly populations.
About:
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Recently, while virtually addressing the G20 Digital Economy Ministers’ Meet, the Prime Minister highlighted the scale and pace of India’s digital transformation and several schemes that benefitted & expanded the financial architecture of India and brought financial inclusion to almost every adult.
Government’s Efforts
Story so far for financial Inclusion
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The Saudi Crown Prince was irked by the absence of the UAE ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ), for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit meeting with the visiting Chinese President, Xi Jinping.
Relation overview
Difference between the two countries
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Beijing’s active role in creating a flourishing domestic ecosystem for gallium-based chips has already benefited China’s military development.
Present stance on Gallium exports
Why Gallium is important?
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