Shubham's IAS

Shubham's IAS

2/7/2025, 6:33:40 AM

*7th Feb, 2025* *News of the Day* *Why temperatures at north pole reached 20 degrees Celsius above average* *High temperature rise at North Pole* Temperatures increased by more than 20 degrees Celsius above average at the north pole, crossing the threshold for ice to melt, on February 2. While mercury soared to 18 degrees Celsius hotter than the 1991 to 2020 average in the north of Svalbard, Norway, on February 1, it had risen to more than 20 degrees Celsius by the next day. *Act as Global Refrigerator* Since 1979, the Arctic has warmed four times faster than the global average. This is an issue because the region acts as a refrigerator for the rest of the world — it helps cool the planet. If temperatures continue to soar at this rate, it can lead to severe global impacts including rising sea levels and disruption of weather patterns. *Why has the Arctic warmed faster than the global average?* The global temperatures have increased by around 1.3 degrees Celsius compared to the 1850 to1900 baseline. However, this rise in temperatures is not uniform across the planet. For instance, the Arctic has warmed 3.8 times faster than the global average since the late 1970s. There are multiple factors behind the Arctic’s rapid warming. 1. *Albedo Effect:* One of the most prominent factors is the albedo effect or how much sunlight a surface reflects. Sea ice keeps temperatures down in the polar regions, as its bright, white surface reflects more sunlight back to space than liquid water. As the ice cover in the Arctic is melting, more land or water is getting exposed to the Sun and more heat is getting absorbed, leading to a rise in temperatures. 2. *Lack of Convection:* The lack of convection in higher latitudes such as the Arctic is another reason. Convection occurs when air close to the ground is heated by the warm surface of the Earth. In the tropics, where more sunlight can reach the surface compared to the Arctic, strong convection takes place, causing warm air to rise. This vertical mixing distributes heat throughout the atmosphere. However, in the Arctic, due to weak convection, the extra warming from the greenhouse gases is not able to mix vertically and the heat remains concentrated near the surface. Relevance: GS Prelims & Mains Paper II; Governance Source: Indian Express *Download the Complete Daily Current Affairs Pdf* https://www.prepmate.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/News-Juice-7th-February-2025.pdf

Shubham's IAS

2/6/2025, 7:15:50 AM

*Test your Learning* Q. India's first proposed Cooperative University, Tribhuvan Sahkari University is planned to be established in (a) Gurgaon (b) Anand (c) Amravati (d) Patna To Answer, choose one of the following emoji for the corresponding option (a) = ❤; (b) = 😀; (c) = 👏🏻; (d) 👍🏻 Answer of Yesterday's Question Ans.(c) It seeks to involve all the countries of the world.

Shubham's IAS

2/8/2025, 6:36:15 AM

*Test your Learning* Q. Which of the following is the primary reason for failure of many satellites which are part of NavIC Constellation? (a) These satellites have been hit by meteorites. (b) Failure of atomic clocks in these satellites. (c) Solar panels of these satellites are not producing power. (d) Transponders used in these satellites are unable to communicate. To Answer, choose one of the following emoji for the corresponding option (a) = ❤; (b) = 😀; (c) = 👏🏻; (d) 👍🏻 Answer of Yesterday's Question Ans.(d) Arctic Region

Shubham's IAS

2/7/2025, 6:33:59 AM

*Test your Learning* Q. Which of the following regions of the world has witnessed highest rise in average temperature during the ongoing Global Warming? (a) Equatorial Region (b) Coastal Region (c) Temperate Region (d) Arctic Region To Answer, choose one of the following emoji for the corresponding option (a) = ❤; (b) = 😀; (c) = 👏🏻; (d) 👍🏻 Answer of Yesterday's Question Ans.(b) Anand

Shubham's IAS

2/5/2025, 5:14:11 AM

*Test your Learning* Q. Which of the following statements is *incorrect* about International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA)? (a) The headquarters of IBCA is in India. (b) It was announced at 50 years of Project Tiger. (c) It seeks to involve all the countries of the world. (d) Cheetah is one of the big cats covered under IBCA. To Answer, choose one of the following emoji for the corresponding option (a) = ❤; (b) = 😀; (c) = 👏🏻; (d) 👍🏻 Answer of Yesterday's Question Ans.(b) Music

Shubham's IAS

2/8/2025, 6:36:00 AM

*8th Feb, 2025* *News of the Day* *Story of NavIC: crucial indigenous Satellite Navigation system, a few hurdles in development path* *Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System* The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), operationally referred to as the Navigation with India Constellation (NavIC) system, was conceived in 1999 following the war in Kargil. During this war, India’s military could not use the American Global Positioning System (GPS) in the conflict zone. (India and the US now cooperate in many fields, and Washington has approved the system.) The construction of seven-satellite constellation serving both defence and civilian needs started with the launch of first satellite in 2013. Eleven years later, however, only five of the 11 satellites launched in the NavIC program – including replacements for failed satellites – are fully operational. *What went wrong recently?* India’s space agency reported the partial failure of its NVS-02 navigation satellite due to the non-firing of its engines in space. As a result, the satellite was left in a sub-optimal orbit around Earth. Sub-optimal orbit means that the satellite could not be placed in the intended orbit. This satellite was launched on 29th January, 2025. *What happened to other failed satellites?* Mid-2016 onward, there were reports of failures of the rubidium atomic clocks used in several navigation satellites. There are three atomic clocks on each IRNSS satellite. Satellites rely on highly accurate atomic clocks like rubidium clocks to precisely time the signals they send, which is essential for calculating distances and thus, locations on Earth. If the rubidium clocks on a satellite fail, the satellite's ability to accurately pinpoint location data is significantly compromised, leading to inaccurate GPS readings and potentially major disruptions in navigation systems reliant on that satellite. Few other satellites launched were lost in the accidents during their journey itself. *Why is the IRNSS/ NavIC system important for India?* The NavIC satellites provide two types of services – Standard Positioning Service which is for general and commercial use, and Restricted Service which is meant for the defence forces – over the Indian landmass and neighbouring regions. A primary reason to develop an indigenous satellite navigation system like the IRNSS despite the existence of global systems such as the GPS (US), GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (Europe), Beidou (China), and QZSS (Japan), is the reliability that it offers in defence use. Relevance: GS Prelims & Mains Paper III; Science & Technology Source: Indian Express *Download the Complete Daily Current Affairs Pdf* https://www.prepmate.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/News-Juice-8th-February-2025.pdf

Shubham's IAS

2/9/2025, 8:00:12 AM

*Test your Learning* Q. Which of the following milestone has been attained by India in the year 2025 in the field of Solar energy? (a) India has attained 100% reliance in Solar energy equipment manufacturing. (b) Solar energy accounts for more than 75% of total renewable energy capacity in India. (c) India has achieved 100 GW of installed solar power capacity. (d) India has doubled its solar power generation in the last year. To Answer, choose one of the following emoji for the corresponding option (a) = ❤; (b) = 😀; (c) = 👏🏻; (d) 👍🏻 Answer of Yesterday's Question Ans. (b) Failure of atomic clocks in these satellites.

Shubham's IAS

2/9/2025, 8:00:01 AM

*9th Feb, 2025* *News of the Day* *India Achieves Historic Milestone of 100 GW Solar Power Capacity* *Why in News?* India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 100 GW of installed solar power capacity. This remarkable achievement is a significant step toward realizing the ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030. *Unprecedented Growth in Solar Sector* India’s solar power sector has witnessed an extraordinary 3450 % increase in capacity over the past decade, rising from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100 GW in 2025. As of January 31, 2025, India’s total solar capacity installed stands at 100.33 GW. *Contribution of Solar Energy* Solar energy remains the dominant contributor to India’s renewable energy growth, accounting for 47% of the total installed renewable energy capacity. Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are among the top-performing states, contributing significantly to India’s total utility-scale solar installations. *Solar Manufacturing Capacity* India has also made significant strides in solar manufacturing. In 2014, the country had a limited solar module production capacity of just 2 GW. Over the past decade, this has surged to 60 GW in 2024, establishing India as a global leader in solar manufacturing. With continued policy support, India is on track to achieve a solar module production capacity of 100 GW by 2030. Relevance: GS Prelims & Mains Paper III; Economy Source: PIB *Download the Complete Daily Current Affairs Pdf* https://www.prepmate.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/News-Juice-9th-February-2025.pdf

Shubham's IAS

2/6/2025, 7:15:20 AM

*6th Feb, 2025* *News of the Day* *India's first proposed Cooperative University, Tribhuvan Sahkari University* *Introduction* The government introduced a Bill to establish a new university, the Tribhuvan Sahkari University, on the campus of the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Anand, Gujarat. The new university will be declared an institution of national importance. *What is the proposal?* The new university is aimed at imparting technical and management education and training in the co-operative sector. It also aims to promote co-operative research and development and to attain standards of global excellence. While it will be the first university of its kind in India, several countries, such as Germany, Kenya, Colombia and Spain, have a dedicated university for cooperatives. *How will the Tribhuvan Sahkari University be different from other universities?* The Bill’s Statement of Objects and Reasons says, “The University would be a specialised University, the first of its kind, in the co-operative sector, to impart and promote co-operative education, training, research and development and thereby strengthen the co-operative movement in the country.” *Why a cooperative university?* The cooperative sector plays a significant role in the country’s economy. The government believes that the present education and training infrastructure in the co-operative sector is fragmented and inadequate to meet the demand for qualified manpower, and capacity building of existing employees, in co-operative societies. Relevance: GS Prelims & Mains Paper II; Governance Source: Indian Express *Download the Complete Daily Current Affairs Pdf* https://www.prepmate.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/News-Juice-6th-February-2025.pdf

Shubham's IAS

2/5/2025, 5:13:49 AM

*5th Feb, 2025* *News of the Day* *International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) officially comes into force* *Introduction* In a major development, the Framework Agreement on establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially come into force. From 23rd January, 2025, the IBCA and its Secretariat have become a full-fledged treaty based inter-governmental international organization and international legal entity. *Member Countries* As of now, 27 countries including India have consented to join IBCA. The five countries namely Nicaragua, Eswatini, India, Somalia and Liberia have signed the Framework Agreement to formally become members of the IBCA. *About the IBCA* The IBCA was launched in 2023, during the event ‘Commemorating 50 years of Project Tiger’. The headquarters of IBCA are in India. It was launched with the aim of conservation of seven big cats - Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma – with membership of all UN countries/the range countries harbouring the said species and non-range countries where historically these species are not found but interested to support big cat conservation. The IBCA was established by Government of India, through the nodal organisation viz., National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC). Relevance: GS Prelims Source: PIB *Download the Complete Daily Current Affairs Pdf* https://www.prepmate.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/News-Juice-5th-February-2025.pdf