The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC), based out of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. INCOIS was established as an autonomous body in 1999 under the …
What is Radiocarbon Dating? ‘Dating’ is a method by which the age of an object can be determined. Radiocarbon dating refers to a method that does this using radiocarbon, a name for the isotope carbon-14. Carbon-14 is created in the …
India joined the US-led Artemis Accords for planetary exploration The Artemis Accords are a set of principles that countries agree to adhere to in their quest for peaceful and cooperative exploration of the Moon and other planets. India’s decision to …
What are oil spills Oil spills refer to the accidental or intentional release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment. These spills can have detrimental effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities. Oil spills can occur through various means Accidents: …
Context: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report for 2022 reveals that 40,725 women and 10,571 girls went missing from West Bengal that year, the highest numbers in the country. These alarming numbers raise the importance of understanding the various …