About The Zealandia
Context: Geoscientists recently discovered a continent known as Zealandia that had been hiding in plain sight for almost 375 years. Relevance: GS I: Geography, Facts for Prelims Zealandia: Formation: Tectonic Plate Boundaries: -Source: Times Now
Super Blue Moon
Context: On August 30, 2023, the night sky was illuminated by a rare phenomenon: a super blue moon. However, despite its name, this full moon was neither blue in colour nor super in size. The last blue supermoon was in 2009, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the next is not […]
The Fujiwhara effect
Context: The United States west coast recently witnessed Hurricane Hilary (a sub-tropical storm by the time it hit the US), prompting the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) to issue its first ever tropical storm watch for parts of Southern California. This was the latest incident in a string of unusual weather phenomena in the region. Relevance: […]
Himachal Cloudbursts
Context: Over 50 people have died within 24 hours in incidents related to heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh. Chief Minister said that along with landslides, reports of cloudbursts have also emerged in the state. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical Geography, Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate Change and its effects), GS-III: Disaster Management […]
Wildfires in Hawaii
Context: In one of the worst natural disasters to hit the US, multiple wildfires are raging through Hawaii, especially the island of Maui. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is wildfire? What causes Wildfire? Impact of Wildfires in Hawaii Affected Areas: Causes of the Wildfires: Role of Hurricane Dora: Climate Change’s Influence: […]
About River Devika Rejuvenation Project
Context; Recently, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology sheds light on the progress of the River Rejuvenation Project, Devika. This initiative, inspired by the Namami Ganga campaign, aims to safeguard the sacred Devika River’s purity and health. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: River Devika Rejuvenation Project Comprehensive Waste Management: Complementary Solid Waste […]
About The Parkachik Glacier
Context: A new study by scientists of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has found that three glacial lakes are likely to form around Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to rapid ice melt. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Parkachik Glacier Reasons for Rapid Melting: Key Facts about Zanskar Ranges: Flora: Fauna: -Source: Indian […]
What is Flash Floods?
Context: The 2023 Monsoon rain in Himachal Pradesh has brought severe Flash Floods in many regions causing unprecedented loss of lives and assets. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Flash Floods: Sudden and Destructive Water Events Causes: Factors Contributing to Flash Floods: Features: Differences Between Flash Floods and General Floods: Flash Floods: General […]
About The Marine Heat Waves
Context: July is expected to be the warmest month ever recorded on Earth, following the hottest June on record. Both land and sea surface temperatures have risen significantly, with ocean temperatures staying at record highs since 2016, leading to the occurrence of marine heat waves worldwide. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Marine […]
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 areas are lightning-prone? How […]