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August 3, 2023

Antarctica’s sea ice at record low extent
  • Antarctica is experiencing warm temperatures during peak winter, impacting its sea ice cover. 
  • As of July 2023, the sea ice extent in Antarctica was only 14.2 million square kilometers, significantly below the expected 16.7 million sq km for this time of year. 
  • This deviation exceeds six standard deviations (SD) from the normal, indicating an extreme event. 
    • SD is a measure of how much an observation deviates from the mean.
  • The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlighted a loss of about 2.6 million square kilometers of sea ice in Antarctica compared to the long-term satellite-era average.
  • Antarctica: 
    • It is Earth’s southernmost continent. It contains the geographic South Pole and is situated in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere.
    • Research Stations: The Dakshin Gangotri station (decommissioned) and the Maitri station, Bharti were established to carry out research in Antarctica.
Biomass Co-firing 
  • The Ministry of Power issued a modification to revise the biomass policy, mandating 5% biomass co-firing in Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) from FY 2024-25 and 7% from FY 2025-26.
  • Biomass co-firing in Thermal Power Plants is the process of using biomass pellets along with coal as a fuel source for generating electricity. 
  • Biomass Pellets are a popular type of biomass fuel, generally made from wood wastes, agricultural biomass, commercial grasses and forestry residues.
Gender Inclusion Fund (GIF)
  • The NEP introduces the “Gender Inclusion Fund” (GIF) to support female and transgender students in gaining access to education. 
  • The fund will help states implement critical priorities such as sanitation, bicycles, and cash transfers. 
  • It will also enable effective community-based interventions to address specific barriers to education for girls and transgender children. 
  • The GIF aims to promote equitable and quality education for all genders.
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