About The Hindu Kush Himalayas
Context: According to a new report from International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) have seen a 65 per cent faster loss of glacier mass Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) Region: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD): Functions of ICIMOD: -Source: Down […]
Cyclone Warnings Prevent Disaster
Context: Gujarat and parts of Rajasthan were recently devastated by Cyclone Biparjoy, a powerful and incredibly destructive cyclonic cyclone; India successfully lessened the effects of the catastrophe. The IMD’s early warning system worked effectively as there were few casualties despite the obvious infrastructure damage, injuries, and livestock losses. Relevance: GS Paper 1: Geographical phenomena – […]
Landfall of a Cyclone Biparjoy
Context: On June 15, the landfall process of Cyclone Biparjoy started near Jakhau port in the state’s Kutch district and continued till midnight. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Landfall of a Cyclone The Eye of a Cyclone: During Landfall: Difference from “Direct Hit”: What is the damage caused by a cyclone’s landfall? […]
Large-Scale Wildfires in Canada
Context: New York City’s air quality is currently ranked among the worst in the world due to drifting smoke rising from wildfires in Canada. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is wildfire? What causes Wildfire? What is causing the wildfires in Canada? How dangerous is inhaling wildfire smoke? Source: Indian Express
About The Coronal Mass Ejections
Focus: GS I: Geography Why in News? Researchers have been closely monitoring the ongoing changes in the energy state of the solar eruption’s core that occurred on July 20, 2017, and have made an intriguing discovery. Findings of the Study: Core Temperature Stability: Behavior of CME Core Expansion: Explanation of “1.05 to 1.35 Rsun”: Coronal […]
About The Anak Krakatau Volcano
Context: Recently, Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has erupted, spewing ash as high as 3 kilometres into the air. Relevance: GS I: Geography, Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Anak Krakatau Volcano: Key facts about the Sunda Strait -Source: Indian Express
Causes of El Niño Phenomenon
Context: Recently, an unusual phenomenon is developing along the equatorial Pacific region, indicating the emergence of El Nino conditions in 2023. Experts warn that this simultaneous warming of the eastern and western regions of the equatorial Pacific, a trend last observed in 2009, could have severe implications for marine life worldwide. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, […]
About The Kilauea Volcano
Context: The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted recently, according to an advisory from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Kilauea Volcano Key Features of Kilauea: Shield Volcanoes: About the Ring of Fire Why are there so many volcanoes in the Ring of Fire? -Source: Indian Express […]
Onset of Monsoon In India
Context: The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala, four days later than the original forecast date of June 4 and a week after its “normal” onset date of June 1. Relevance: GS I- Indian Geography Dimensions of the Article: What does the “onset of monsoon” mean? Rainfall Wind field Heat What is Monsoon? Causes of Monsoon […]
About Cyclone Biparjoy
Context: Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea intensified into a ‘very severe cyclone’. Currently located about 850 km west of Goa, it is expected to move northwards and turn towards Oman in the coming days. While this will help the monsoon onset in Kerala. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: […]