India 9th among countries worst hit by climate disasters in last 30 yrs: Report, Pg9.
India ranks 9th globally in climate disaster impact over 30 years, facing 430 extreme events costing $170 billion.
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India ranks 9th globally in climate disaster impact over 30 years, facing 430 extreme events costing $170 billion.
Japan's strategic shift away from China's rare earth dominance offers a resilient model amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities.
India's GHG emissions surge in 2024, marking largest global increase; per capita emissions remain below world average.
Iraq's upcoming elections present India with opportunity to strengthen ties amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and energy security concerns.
Global temperatures surge, sea levels rise, and tipping points loom as climate change accelerates, threatening ecosystems and economies worldwide.
Human biomass movement dwarfs all land animals combined, impacting ecosystems and climate, driven by motorized transport and high-income nations.
President Murmu's Angola, Botswana visit aims to bolster defence, trade, and energy security ties with African nations.
Cyclone Montha devastates Odisha, exposing livelihood vulnerabilities despite improved disaster preparedness and highlighting the need for resilient economic strategies.
Delhi recently conducted two cloud seeding trials with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) to induce artificial rain aimed at reducing smog and particulate matter. This marks the first such experiment in nearly 50 years, raising questions about its scientific effectiveness and environmental implications.
Afghanistan's frequent earthquakes: Tectonic plate interactions, historical devastation, and vulnerable regions explained after recent 6.3 magnitude tremor killed seven.
India provides aid to Afghanistan after earthquake, reaffirming commitment to Afghan people and improving bilateral relations with Taliban regime.
Study reveals Delhi is sinking at alarming rate of 51mm/year, putting 2,264 buildings at high structural risk due to groundwater depletion.
Mount Kilimanjaro faces biodiversity threat from human activities, with 75% of native plant species lost since 1911.
Trump eases China tariffs after Xi meeting; Beijing pledges rare earth exports and soybean purchases, de-escalating trade tensions.
Indian firms secure conditional permits to import Chinese rare earth magnets amidst export restrictions, easing concerns for EV production.
Trump-Xi meeting signals US focus on managing China; India faces trade disadvantage with higher tariffs despite strategic partnership.
Himalayan disasters surge; experts urge early warning systems using AI, citing climate change and limited existing infrastructure.
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