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India’s first Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant
In News THDC India Ltd. (under the Ministry of Power) announced the Commercial Operation Declaration (COD) of the first 250 MW unit of India’s…
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Eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily
Context The recent eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy highlights the dynamic processes beneath the Earth’s crust. Types of Volcanoes Stratovolcanoes (Composite): Tall,…
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Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
In News Recently, it has been observed that India has the potential to scale-up Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) adoption due to its strong manufacturing base…
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Landslide Hits Army Station in Sikkim
Context A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall hit a military camp in Sikkim’s Lachen district causing casulities loss to property. What is Landslide? Landslides…
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South Asia’s largest’ Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Inaugurated
In News The Delhi Power Minister inaugurated a 20-MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Kilokari, South Delhi . Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)…
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Only 24% Present-Day Glaciers Will Remain if World Gets Warmer by 2.7°C
Context According to a new study published in the journal Science, If the world gets warmer by 2.7°C due to the current trajectory of…
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Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025
In News Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C R Patil launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025. Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025 It is…
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Global Temperature Likely to Breach 1.5°C in Next Five Years: WMO
Context The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released the ‘Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025-2029)’. Key Temperature Projections: 2024: The year 2024 was…
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Madden-Julian Oscillation Helped Trigger the Early Onset of the Monsoon
Context The early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala this year has caught the attention of meteorologists. What is Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) The…
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Oil Spill off Kerala Coast
Context A Liberian-flagged cargo ship, MSC ELSA 3, sank 14 nautical miles off the Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea, resulting in a significant…