Geography 

Antarctic Ocean Current Slowing Down Due To Melting Ice - Indian Express 

A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)—the world’s most powerful ocean current—is slowing down due to melting ice sheets.

Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)

• Overview: Strongest ocean current, flowing clockwise (west to east) around Antarctica.
• Connects: Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
• Nature: Five times stronger than the Gulf Stream and over 100 times more powerful than the Amazon River.

• Role:
  • Separates the Southern Ocean from other oceans at 60° S latitude.
  • Regulates Earth's climate by distributing heat, water, and nutrients.
  • Acts as a barrier preventing non-native species from reaching Antarctica.
• Impact: Melting Antarctic ice due to global warming introduces freshwater, disrupting ACC flow.

Consequences of Slowdown:

• Climate: More extreme weather events and altered global climate patterns.
• Marine Ecosystems: Disrupts nutrient flow, affecting biodiversity and fisheries.
• Carbon Sequestration: Reduces ocean's ability to absorb CO₂, accelerating global warming.

Polity 

Election Commission to fix duplicate voter ID numbers issue in 3 months - The Hindu 

Amid the controversy over duplicate Voter ID Card numbers issued to some electors, the Election Commission of India recently said it would resolve the matter in the next three months by ensuring a unique national EPIC number to all voters.

Assam opposition demands NRC report, closure of detention centre over ‘D’ voters crisis - The Hindu 

The opposition recently raised concerns over the plight of ‘D’ (Doubtful) voters in Assam, demanding the closure of the state’s only detention centre, now termed a transit camp, and the tabling of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) report in the Assembly.

Economy 

Cabinet approves two major ropeway projects in Uttarakhand under Parvatmala Pariyojana - Indian Express 

The union cabinet recently approved two major ropeway projects- Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji (12.4 km) and Sonprayag to Kedarnath (12.9 km)- in Uttarakhand, which will be developed under National Ropeways Development Programme – Parvatmala Pariyojana.

Environment 

Study flags threat to native biodiversity from Brazilian beauty - The Hindu 

A new study has flagged the threat to native biodiversity from a botanical Brazilian beauty.

Sci and Tech 

MeitY launches AIKosha - PIB

Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting recently marked a major milestone in India’s AI journey with the launch of several key initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission.