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TopicAntarctica

Topic: Antarctica

India to host first-ever focused working group discussions on regulating tourism in Antarctica

The discussions will focus on the regulation of tourism in a way that preserves the ecological integrity of Antarctica.

Extreme events in Antarctic to be more common due to global warming, says new research

A paper titled ‘Antarctic Extreme Events’ analyses extreme events in the Antarctic like loss of ice, heatwaves, and loss of marine life as a consequence of global warming.

Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ faces worsening melting conditions, say scientists

Researchers found warmer water making its way into crevasses and other openings known as terraces, causing sideways melt of 30 meters (98 feet) or more per year.

‘Oldest’ ice sample found in Antarctica, offers look at climate 5 million years ago

Extraction of 9.44-m ice core in Antarctica made by team of US researchers from multiple universities & organisations. Findings published in the journal 'The Cryosphere'.

Indian Antarctic Bill — all about legislation aimed at protecting pristine Antarctica

Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, passed in the Lok Sabha on 22 July, aims to extend India’s jurisdiction to the country's research stations at the South Pole.

Survey of largest archival of Hubble data reveals why some planets are hot

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Record-breaking heatwaves hit Antarctica & Arctic. Here’s what it means

Heatwaves hit both Antarctica and the Arctic simultaneously this week, with temperatures reaching 47°C & 30°C higher than normal.

Endurance, ‘Titanic of polar exploration vessels’, is found 107 yrs after Antarctic shipwreck

Historic shipwreck discovered by Endurance22 Expedition of the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust, using South African icebreaker vessel SA Agulhas II.

Soot from research & tourist activity hastening snow melt in Antarctica, finds global study

According to the study, increased human activity is leading to black carbon pollution, contributing to snow melting, a concern as loss of Antarctic ice accelerates global heating.

‘X’ particles found at CERN & artificial intelligence identifies hidden meteorites in Antarctica

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.