The power of mangroves over seawalls

Source: THSubject: Ecology Context: The landfall of Cyclone Dana near Bhitarkanika on Odisha’s coast has highlighted the powerful protective role of coastal mangroves over expensive, engineered infrastructure. The power of mangroves over seawalls About The power of mangroves over seawalls: What is Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA)? Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) is a nature-centric climate strategy that uses …

Transponder Technology

Source:  PIB Context: The Department of Fisheries with the help of the Vessel Communication and Support System under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana has been able to enhance the safety and security of fishermen at sea. This initiative, utilizing indigenous transponder technology developed by ISRO and implemented by New Space India Ltd (NSIL)  About Vessel Communication …

Cyclone Dana

Source: IE  Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the formation of Cyclone “Dana,” expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The cyclone is set to affect Odisha and West Bengal with wind speeds of up to 120 km/h. Cyclones and their features: Definition: A cyclone is a …