Oceanic Niño Index (ONI)
The Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) is crucial for tracking the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a major climate pattern affecting global
Shifting Ocean Currents
The sea along RK Beach in Visakhapatnam receded by approximately 150 meters due to Shifting Ocean Currents. Possible Causes: Ref:
What is dark oxygen, found 13000 feet under the sea?
Scientists have discovered dark oxygen being produced more than 13,000 feet below sea level. About Dark Oxygen: Ref: Source UPSC
Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) |UPSC|
India will seek licenses from the International Seabed Authority to explore deep-sea minerals in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific
International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)
The International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day on 21 June annually, with this year’s theme being “Hydrographic Information
Front Running
Quant Mutual Fund has been suspected of front-running by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). About Front Running:
Mercury Island
The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) recently featured a documentary on the conservation of Mercury Island, located off the
State of Ocean Report 2024
UNESCO’s ‘State of Ocean Report, 2024’ reveals critical changes affecting global oceans due to climate change and human activities. Key
Coral
Coral are small immobile animals of the phylum Cnidaria that live in the ocean and do not have a well-developed
Location of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea was recently hit by landslide. Location of Papua New Guinea: Ref: Source UPSC IAS Preparation Resources Current Affairs