TITBITS:
1. Gait
analysis is the study of human movement patterns, particularly walking or
running, using sensors and advanced technologies to assess body mechanics. It
is applied in clinical settings for diagnosing movement disorders, in sports to
enhance performance, and in forensic science to link suspects to crimes.
Recently, Kolkata Police used gait analysis to apprehend a suspect by
identifying a distinct limp from CCTV footage.
2.
Arguing
that the primary responsibility of the developed countries in causing climate
change was an "indisputable" scientific fact, india on friday asked
the international court of justice not to create any new obligations for
countries on climate change beyond those that are enshrined in existing
international laws on this issue.
3. Coconut
plantations have caused deforestation on over 80% of Pacific atolls, such as
Tokelau and Fiji. Coconuts thrive in tropical climates with high humidity, average
temperatures of 27°C, and annual rainfall between 1,500 to 2,500 mm. They
prefer sandy loam soils, tolerate saline conditions, but their high groundwater
consumption can lead to depletion in sensitive ecosystems.
4. Cyclone
fengal, which made landfall near puducherry on november 30, was a low-intensity
storm as it maintained a wind speed of about 75-95 kmph. However, the cyclone
left a trail of destruction in its wake. At least 12 people died, mostly in
tamil nadu, numerous properties were damaged, and standing crops were destroyed
over large areas.