Basics Salinity means the total content of dissolved salts in Sea or Ocean. Salinity is calculated as the amount of salt dissolved in 1,000 gm of seawater. It is generally expressed as ‘parts per thousand’ (ppt). A salinity of 24.7 … Continue reading →

Factors Affecting Temperature Latitude The surface temperature of the oceans declines from the equator towards the poles as the Sun’s rays are vertical on the equator and become slanting as one move towards the poles. Prevailing Winds Direction of the … Continue reading →

Basics About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. Oceans form a single, large, continuous body of water encircling all the landmasses of the Earth. They account for four-fifths of the Southern Hemisphere and three-fifths of the Northern … Continue reading →

Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate Distribution 50o North – 100o South from the equator. It is found in the Amazon basin, Congo basin, and South – East Asia. Climate There is great uniformity of temperature throughout the year. The mean monthly … Continue reading →

Why in the news? While the PM Internship Scheme’s pilot project has exceeded its target of pro viding 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in a year, it has found few takers among India’s youth, data presented to Parliament show. PM Internship … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At a time when India is slated to host the World Circular Economy Forum next year (2026), Finland plans to hold road shows across major cities in India to highlight circular economy and the opportunities it … Continue reading →