Why in the news? The government approved the Tex-RAMPS Scheme to strengthen the Textile sector through promoting research, innovation and competitiveness. Tex-RAMPS Scheme What is it?: Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning, and Start-up Scheme (Tex-RAMPS) It is a Central … Continue reading →

Why in the news? RBI issued the final guidelines for the digital banking channels regarding obtaining informed consent from the customer for providing digital banking services. Digital Banking Channels What is it?: Digital Banking Channels are technology-enabled platforms through which … Continue reading →

Why in the news? ICAR developed Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 Kamala, two gene edited rice varieties. Pusa DST-1 What is it?: Drought tolerant rice variety developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through Gene-editing tools. Key … Continue reading →

Hadley Cell The cell is located between 10-30 degree latitudes in both hemispheres.  This is a thermally induced cell and is the result of intense solar insolation. The intense insolation produces rising air along the equator.  The rising air cools … Continue reading →

Atmospheric Pressure The weight of the column of air at a given place and time is called air pressure or atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressure is measured by an instrument called a barometer. Do You Know? Pressure Gradient – The rate … Continue reading →

Definition and Condition Definition: A temperature inversion is a layer in the atmosphere in which air temperature increases with height. Ideal Condition Long nights, so that the outgoing radiation is greater than the incoming radiation. Clear skies, which allow unobstructed escape … Continue reading →

Tropical Zone The region lies from the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N), across Equator (0°) to the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S). The Sun’s rays fall directly at least once a year and it is the hottest zone of the Earth. Temperate … Continue reading →

Latitude of the Place The temperature of a place depends upon the solar radiation received.  The insolation varies according to the latitude, so the temperature also varies accordingly.  The solar radiations pass vertically along the equator.  The angle of incidence … Continue reading →

The amount of insolation received varies from latitude to latitude. Regions within the equator and 40° N and S latitudes receive abundant sunlight and hence more heat will be gained than lost. Hence they are energy surplus regions. Regions beyond … Continue reading →

Insolation The amount of solar energy that the planet receives or absorbs is known as insolation. Factors Affecting Insolation – Solar constant, the angle of incidence, the duration of the day, distance from the Sun, and transparency of the atmosphere. … Continue reading →