Cyclone Chido; GS-1 (Geography) ▪️Why in the News: Cyclone Chido devastated the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, destroying an estimated 20,000 homes and wiping out entire shantytown neighborhoods.
‣ About:
• Cyclone Chido recently impacted Mayotte, a French territory located in the Indian Ocean's Mozambique Channel.
• With wind speeds reaching 200 km/h, it is the strongest cyclone to affect Mayotte in over 90 years.
‣ What is a Cyclone?
° A cyclone is a large-scale weather system that revolves around a low-pressure center, often bringing severe storms and adverse weather conditions.
• Rotational Direction:
• In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate anticlockwise.
• In the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate clockwise, influenced by the Coriolis effect.
> Characteristics of Tropical Cyclones:
• Calm Center: The eye of the cyclone is characterized by calm weather and low atmospheric pressure.
• High Wind Speed: Cyclones generally have wind speeds averaging around 120 km/h.
• Closed Isobars: The tightly packed isobars result in high wind velocity.
• Oceanic Formation: Cyclones form exclusively over warm oceans and seas.
• East-to-West Movement: Trade winds guide the movement of cyclones from east to west.
• Seasonal Nature: Their occurrence depends on specific seasons influenced by
regional climatic. conditions.
International Solar Alliance; GS-2 (Governance) ▪️Why in the news: Moldova has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing the ISA Framework Agreement in New Delhi, marking its commitment to renewable energy.
‣ Background:
• The International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement (FA) came into effect in 2017.
• Following an amendment in 2020, membership eligibility was extended to all United Nations member states.
• The ISA headquarters is situated in Gurugram, India.
• It was conceived as a joint initiative by India and France during COP21 in Paris in 2015.
• The ISA focuses on uniting global efforts to combat climate change by advancing solar energy solutions.
‣Mission:
• The ISA's mission is driven by the "Towards 1000' strategy, which targets:
• Mobilizing investments of USD 1,000 billion in solar energy by 2030.
Ensuring energy access for 1,000 million people worldwide.
• Installing a solar energy capacity of 1,000 GW globally.
Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI); GS-3 (Science and Technology) ▪️Why in the news: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology recently underscored the transformative potential of blending India's ancient wisdom with contemporary scientific innovations while speaking at the celebration of five years of the Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI).
‣ About:
• The Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI) is a newly launched program focused on Heritage Research.
• It aims to bring together experts from various fields to collect and analyze data, establish new collaborations, and provide practical technologies to address issues related to cultural heritage.
・Implementation and Administration:
• National Implementation: SHRI is planned to be implemented across the entire nation, addressing diverse heritage-related challenges throughout India.
• Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Science and Technology is the nodal ministry responsible for overseeing the implementation and execution of SHRI.
Wroughton's Free-tailed Bat; GS-3 (Env & Ecology) ▪️Why in the news: Wroughton's free-tailed bat, a highly rare species of molossus bat, has been spotted at the Delhi Development Authority Yamuna Biodiversity Park, marking a unique sighting.
‣ About:
• Species Classification: Wroughton's free-tailed bat is an exceptionally rare molossus bat species.
> Characteristics:
• It is distinguished by its large size and prominent ears that extend beyond its muzzle.
• The bat has bicolored velvet-like fur and is recognized for its powerful flying abilities.
‣Habitat:
• This bat typically roosts in caves or dark, damp, and moderately warm locations.
• It forms colonies of moderate size in such environments.
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