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: […]
About Equinox
Context: The vernal equinox is observed on March 21st 2023. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Equinox Significance of Equinox -Source: The Hindu
Active volcano found on Venus
Context: For years, scientists have thought that Venus is geologically dead. But a new research paper indicates that a volcano on the planet’s surface is still active. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: New Discovery on Venus Volcano: What are the findings? Background: Discovery: Challenges in Discovering: Future Implications: About Venus Observations and […]
About O-SMART Scheme
Focus: GS I- Geography Why in News? Union Minister of State, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, M/o Earth Sciences; MoS, Atomic Energy and Space said that an amount of Rs. 2177 crore is allocated for implementation of O-SMART scheme during a period of 5 years i.e 2021-22 […]
What is Lightning?
Context: Recently few States have demanded that “lightning” be declared as a “natural disaster” because deaths caused by it surpass any other disaster in India. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Lightning? More about Clouds that generate lightning and how they are formed What happens when lightning strikes Earth’s Surface? Which […]
What Are Salt Flats?
Context: Researchers have discovered a new explanation for the polygonal shapes found on salt flats by studying the movement of salt in the soil. This information is important because salt flats have negative impacts on human health and the climate. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What are salt flats? Study Findings: Implications […]
About El Niño-La Niña
Context: India is experiencing a colder than normal winter thanks to the north-south winter flow set up by the climate phenomenon known as La Niña. The La Niña itself is going on for a record-breaking third consecutive year. Now, forecasts for the 2023 fall and winter are predicting that there is a 50% possibility for […]