On February 28, 2025, a significant Avalanche occurred near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, impacting a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) construction site.
Avalanche: Brief Information
1. Definition β An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, often triggered by natural or human activities.
2. Causes β
* Heavy snowfall
* Sudden temperature changes
* Earthquakes
* Human activities like skiing and deforestation
3. Types β
* Loose Snow Avalanche β Starts from a single point and expands
* Slab Avalanche β A large block of snow breaks away
* Powder Snow Avalanche β A mix of snow and air moving at high speed
* Wet Snow Avalanche β Caused by melting snow
4. Effects β
* Loss of life and property
* Destruction of infrastructure
* Changes in landscapes
* Disruptions in transportation
5. Prevention & Safety Measures β
* Controlled explosions to trigger small avalanches
* Afforestation to stabilize slopes
* Avoiding risky areas during high-risk seasons
* Using avalanche warning systems.
Avalanche: Brief Information
1. Definition β An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a slope, often triggered by natural or human activities.
2. Causes β
* Heavy snowfall
* Sudden temperature changes
* Earthquakes
* Human activities like skiing and deforestation
3. Types β
* Loose Snow Avalanche β Starts from a single point and expands
* Slab Avalanche β A large block of snow breaks away
* Powder Snow Avalanche β A mix of snow and air moving at high speed
* Wet Snow Avalanche β Caused by melting snow
4. Effects β
* Loss of life and property
* Destruction of infrastructure
* Changes in landscapes
* Disruptions in transportation
5. Prevention & Safety Measures β
* Controlled explosions to trigger small avalanches
* Afforestation to stabilize slopes
* Avoiding risky areas during high-risk seasons
* Using avalanche warning systems.
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Eleventh History Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 7 PM.
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Sub topic:- Bhakti and Sufi Movement
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Eleventh History Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 7 PM.
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Sub topic:- Bhakti and Sufi Movement
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NEWS :UN Environment Programme (UNEP) led initiative focuses on biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management and enhanced water security in Lake Tanganyika Basin.
Lake Tanganyika Basin:
1οΈβ£ Shared by four countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Zambia.
2οΈβ£ One of Africa's Great Lakes and the world's second-largest freshwater lake by volume.
3οΈβ£ Internationally recognised as a Global biodiversity hotspot.
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Lake Tanganyika Basin:
1οΈβ£ Shared by four countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Zambia.
2οΈβ£ One of Africa's Great Lakes and the world's second-largest freshwater lake by volume.
3οΈβ£ Internationally recognised as a Global biodiversity hotspot.
#environment #prelims
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Twelveth History Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 7 PM.
Subject:- Modern Indian History
Sub topic:- National Movement I
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Twelveth History Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 7 PM.
Subject:- Modern Indian History
Sub topic:- National Movement I
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World 's Largest Rescue and Rehabilitation Center at Vantara inauguration by Prime Minister
π Key Facts: New Caledonia & Spainβs Cartagena Port π’
π New Caledonia
β French overseas territory in the South West Pacific Ocean.
β Part of the EUβs Overseas Countries & Territories (OCTs) but not in the EU, Eurozone, or Schengen Area.
β Lagoon & coral reef ecosystem designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
βοΈ Spainβs Cartagena β Port of Call
β Spain denied access to an Israel-bound ship carrying arms at Cartagena Port.
β A port of call is a designated stop for ships during their journey.
π New Caledonia
β French overseas territory in the South West Pacific Ocean.
β Part of the EUβs Overseas Countries & Territories (OCTs) but not in the EU, Eurozone, or Schengen Area.
β Lagoon & coral reef ecosystem designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
βοΈ Spainβs Cartagena β Port of Call
β Spain denied access to an Israel-bound ship carrying arms at Cartagena Port.
β A port of call is a designated stop for ships during their journey.
π Endosymbiotic Theory
π Context
β Recent research on nitrogen fixation and nitroplast has renewed interest in the endosymbiotic theory.
π About Endosymbiotic Theory
β The Endosymbiotic Theory explains how complex eukaryotic cells (like those in plants and animals) evolved from simpler prokaryotic cells.
β According to this theory, certain organelles in eukaryotic cells (like mitochondria and chloroplasts) were once free-living prokaryotic cells that formed a symbiotic relationship with a host cell.
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π Context
β Recent research on nitrogen fixation and nitroplast has renewed interest in the endosymbiotic theory.
π About Endosymbiotic Theory
β The Endosymbiotic Theory explains how complex eukaryotic cells (like those in plants and animals) evolved from simpler prokaryotic cells.
β According to this theory, certain organelles in eukaryotic cells (like mitochondria and chloroplasts) were once free-living prokaryotic cells that formed a symbiotic relationship with a host cell.
#science_and_technology
Dear Students,
Thirteenth History Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 7 PM.
Subject:- Modern Indian History
Sub topic:- National Movement II
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Thirteenth History Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 7 PM.
Subject:- Modern Indian History
Sub topic:- National Movement II
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