Every year, millions of Muslims gather at Mount Arafat, the spiritual heart of the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. As rising temperatures intensify heat-related risks, the event highlights the growing challenge of balancing religious traditions with climate resilience.
India’s climate scientists have warned of a growing dependence on imported scientific instruments, raising concerns about data accuracy and research capability. The Mega Science Vision-2035 report calls for rebuilding indigenous climate technologies to strengthen scientific self-reliance and climate resilience.
Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) are asteroids and comets whose orbits bring them close to Earth. Understanding meteors, meteorites, planetary defence systems, and initiatives like Project NETRA is crucial for protecting Earth from potential cosmic threats.
Volcanic eruptions release ash, gases, and aerosols into the atmosphere, influencing climate, air quality, rainfall, and ozone levels. Their effects can cause global cooling, monsoon disruption, and major environmental changes.
Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s strongest-ever Category 5 storm, hit with 185 mph winds, highlighting rising climate-driven cyclone risks.
Hurricane Gilbert (1988) devastated Jamaica and Mexico as a Category 5 storm, causing $5.5 billion in damage and over 300 deaths.
Cyclone Montha, forming over the Bay of Bengal, is set to hit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, stressing the need for strong coastal preparedness.
Cyclone Shakhti, forming over the northeast Arabian Sea, highlights rising cyclone risks in western India, emphasizing preparedness and early warning systems.
The Android Earthquake Alert System uses smartphone sensors to provide real-time quake warnings, now active in 98 countries globally.
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) are rising in the Himalayas due to warming, seismic risks, and unplanned development, posing major disaster threats.
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Seventy-five years after its enactment, the First Constitutional Amendment Act,
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A U.S. court has struck down the proposed $100,000 H-1B
