Birsa Munda
He was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, reformer, and religious leader in the Deccan region. Also called ‘Dharti Abba’ or Father of the Earth Leader of Munda Rebellion (‘Ulgulan’ or the ‘Great Tumult’ (1899-1900)) Religious He renounced Christianity and protested … Continue reading
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
It is an international treaty formed in the Rio Earth Summit ( 1992) to coordinate the global response to climate change. Headquarters: Bonn, Germany Objectives The primary role of UNFCCC is to provide a framework for negotiating specific international treaties, … Continue reading
Reasons Why Earthquakes Are Common in the Philippines
Pacific Ring of Fire: The Philippines is located on this horseshoe-shaped zone surrounding the Pacific Ocean, which accounts for ~90% of global earthquakes and ~75% of active volcanoes Multiple Plate Boundaries: Movement of multiple tectonic plates in the region, like … Continue reading
Tsunami
A Tsunami (a Japanese word meaning “harbour wave”) is a series of giant ocean waves caused by a large-scale, sudden displacement of water, usually in an ocean. Causes of Tsunami Undersea Earthquakes (Most Common): Occur primarily at convergent plate boundaries … Continue reading