Today's Brief 11/10/2024

IE Analysis: https://youtu.be/s4qziPZBYj4?si=vS_hafcWrtgcsegu

JN Analysis:https://youtu.be/8LiJn1Ti3Ww?si=zXiVXvcm_il-Ra-x

1. :The Antarctic Peninsula:, a rugged mountainous region extending from the western coast of Antarctica, is experiencing some of the most significant temperature increases on Earth. A recent study has revealed unprecedented ecological shifts in response to this warming climate, with temperatures rising by as much as 3 degrees Celsius.

British Antarctic Survey scientists Dominic Hodson and Jessica Royles conducted research on Elephant Island, part of the South Shetland Islands, to investigate these changes.

They used core sampling equipment to examine moss banks, which provide valuable insights into the region's environmental history.

By analyzing the moss cores, the researchers were able to reconstruct the region's climate and ecological conditions over hundreds of years. Their findings confirmed the rapid warming trend and its profound impact on the local ecosystem.

2. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by

the Founding Fathers of ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN on 7 January 1984, followed by Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN.

The Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west. Vientiane is the capital and largest city of the country.  

3. Jayaprakash Narayan (1902-1979) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, social activist, and politician. He played a crucial role in India's independence movement and later became a leading figure in the opposition to Indira Gandhi's government.

Narayan was a member of the Indian National Congress and participated in various non-violent protests against British rule. He was imprisoned several times for his involvement in the movement.

After India's independence, Narayan focused on social and political issues. He was a strong advocate for social justice, equality, and decentralization of power.

Opposition to Indira Gandhi: In the 1970s, Narayan emerged as a leading critic of Indira Gandhi's government. He spearheaded a movement known as "Total Revolution"

aimed at mobilizing public opinion against corruption, authoritarianism, and the erosion of democratic values.

Refrence

https://www.voanews.com/a/moss-grows-in-the-antarctic-peninsula/1740299.html