IASbaba's Flagship Course: Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) - 2024 Read Details
Syllabus
Context: On May 25, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched one of the two climate satellites, which would study heat emissions at Earth’s poles. The second satellite will be launched in the following days.
Background:-
what are CubeSats?
Why do researchers want to measure heat emissions at Earth’s poles?
What is the PREFIRE mission?
Source: Indian Express
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Context: India’s megacities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad are experiencing worsening “heat stress” , according to a study by Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment.
Background:
Key Takeaways
Source: Indian Express
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Context: Cyclone rain-triggered landslides in the Northeast spotlights need for building resilience to multi-hazard disasters.
Background:
Key Takeaways
What are Landslides?
Landslide vulnerability: India’s Case
Early warning
Human pressure
Source: Indian Express
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Context: Vice President recently visited National Aerospace Limited (NAL) facilities and laid the foundation stone of the Centre for Carbon Fiber and Prepregs in Bengaluru.
Background:
Key Takeaways
Source: Hindu
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Context: At least 36 people were killed in heavy rains and landslides in four northeastern states on Tuesday, May 28, under the impact of Cyclone Remal.
Background:
About TROPICAL CYCLONES :
Favourable Conditions for the Formation of Tropical Cyclone
Origin of Tropical Cyclones
Developmental Stages of Tropical Cyclone
Tropical cyclones can be classified into three stages throughout their development:
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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Context: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) unveiled its Climate Strategy 2030 document which aims to address India’s need for green financing.
Background:
NABARD’s Climate Strategy 2030:
Green Financing:
Significance of Green Financing:
Issues/Challenges Related to Green Financing:
Source: NABARD
Q1.) Consider the following statements about tropical cyclones
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q2.) Consider the following statements
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q3.) Consider the following statements regarding Earth’s heat budget:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
ANSWERS FOR ’ 29th May 2024 – Daily Practice MCQs’ will be updated along with tomorrow’s Daily Current Affairs.st
Q.1) – b
Q.2) – b
Q.3) – a