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