El Ninos Cost Much More Than Once Believed
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-1: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Mains Question How can we lessen the financial effects of the upcoming event, especially since the previous […]
Onset of Monsoon
Context: The arrival of monsoon over the Kerala coast will likely be delayed by a few days, the India Meteorological Department. Instead of its normal date of June 1, the monsoon is expected to arrive by June 4. Relevance: GS I- Indian Geography Dimensions of the Article: What does the “onset of monsoon” mean? Rainfall […]
About Deep Ocean Mission
Focus: GS I- Physical Geography Why in News? The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences recently chaired the first-ever high-level Steering Committee meeting of Deep Ocean Mission. About Deep Ocean Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Earth Sciences The major objectives proposed under Deep Ocean Mission are as follows:
About The Cyclone Mocha
Context: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a developing cyclonic or low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. It would be named Cyclone Mocha (pronounced ‘Mokha’). Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for […]
Zero Shadow Day In Bangaluru
Context: At 12:17 pm, Bengaluru experienced a ‘Zero Shadow Day’, when vertical objects appear to cast no shadow. This was because the sun was at its zenith, and so the shadow was directly under the object. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Zero Shadow Day: Why does it happen? Other information: -Source: […]
About The Relative Humidity
Context: Relative humidity is a simple concept as far as weather phenomena go, but it has significant, far-reaching consequences for how we must take care of ourselves on a hot or wet day. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Humidity Importance of Relative Humidity What does relative humidity imply physically? Ways to […]
Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS)
Context: In the recently held United Nations Water Conference 2023, the World Meteorological Organisation’s Hydrological Status and Outlook System offered a data analysis tool for simulation. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Hydrological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS): Overview and Objectives Phases of HydroSOS Development: HydroSOS is being developed in phases, with the […]
Sikkim Nathu La Avalanche
Context: Recently, a massive Avalanche hit Sikkim’s Nathu La. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Avalanche? Causes of Avalanches: Avalanches vs. Landslides: How They Differ
Sikkim Avalanche
Context: Seven tourists dead and several feared trapped as avalanche hit Sikkim’s Nathu La area on Tuesday. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical Geography, Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate Change and its effects), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Avalanche Struck Nathu La: Warning mechanism and its compliance: What is an Avalanche? […]
Western Disturbances
Context: According to recent studies, the changing character of Western Disturbances might be the primary cause of the abnormal winter seasons in India. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Western Disturbances Importance and Issues related to Western Disturbances for India: Significance: Issues: Impact of Western Disturbances on Winter in India Decrease in rainfall: […]