Aditya-L1, India’s first scientific solar mission, achieved its first science result. The Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) aboard Aditya-L1 predicted the onset time of a coronal mass ejection (CME) on July 16, 2023. Aditya-L1 Mission: Aditya-L1 is India’s first space-based
Glacial lakes and water bodies across the Himalayan region experienced a 10.81% increase in area from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, raising the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), as per a government report. The Central Water
Recently, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its Asia-Pacific (APAC) Climate Report 2024, highlighting alarming economic, environmental, and social impacts of climate change on the Asia-Pacific region, with specific concerns for countries like India. Key Highlights of the Asia-Pacific Climate
The first Global Tree Assessment Report, part of the IUCN Red List update, highlights alarming threats to global biodiversity. Published during CBD COP16 in Cali, Colombia, the report reveals that nearly 38% of the world’s tree species are at risk
The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (Indian Space Station) represents India’s ambition to establish an indigenous, permanent space outpost. Proposed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), it is envisioned to mark India’s entry into advanced space exploration and utilization. The project
What is Cybercrime? Cybercrime involves offenses where a computer is either the target or tool of illegal activities. It encompasses various forms of crimes exploiting technology, impacting individuals, organizations and governments. In India, it falls under state jurisdiction per the
Only green firecrackers will be sold in the Delhi for Diwali, in accordance with the Supreme Court (SC) orders About Green Crackers: Green crackers are low-emission fireworks, free of harmful chemicals like sulphur, nitrates, arsenic, magnesium, sodium, lead, and barium,
With the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon and the onset of winter, Delhi’s air quality has started to worsen. The city has consistently recorded high particulate matter (PM 2.5) levels, exceeding 300, categorized as “very poor,” and this is expected
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