About The Anthropocene Epoch
Context: Geologists recently said sediments at Crawford Lake in Canada’s Ontario have provided evidence of the beginning of the Anthropocene epoch. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is the Anthropocene? What is the Holocene Epoch? Geological Time Scale: -Source: Indian Express
About The Marine Heatwave
Context: The northern Bay of Bengal has been experiencing an intense Marine Heatwave since 28th June 2023, leading to India’s usually arid northwest receiving extreme rainfall. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Marine Heatwave: Impact of Marine Heatwave on Rainfall in Northwest India: Impacts of Marine Heatwaves: -Source: Down To Earth
About Solar Radiation Management
Context: Solar radiation management (SRM) has emerged as a potential tool to counter the effects of global warming by reflecting sunlight back into space. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Solar Radiation Management Solar Radiation Management (SRM) is a climate engineering technique aimed at mitigating global warming by reducing the amount of […]
About The Indian Ocean Dipole
Context: The Indian Monsoon is expected to be influenced by the El Nino phenomenon in 2023, there are also anticipations of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) developing, which could potentially offset the impact of El Nino. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) Negative IOD Positive IOD El Nino […]
Flash Floods and Landslide
Context: The Chandigarh-Manali highway was blocked on June 26 following flash floods and landslides. Flash floods were witnessed in Khotinallah near Aut (in HP) on the Pandoh–Kullu stretch due to a heavy downpour. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Flash Floods: Sudden and Destructive Water Events Causes: Factors Contributing to Flash Floods: Features: […]
What are Auroras?
Context: Recently, an international team of researchers revealed global observations of auroras associated with carbon dioxide using satellites. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Formation of Auroras: Carbon Dioxide Aurora: -Source: Indian express
About The Summer Solstice
Context: The longest day of the year, for anyone living north of the Equator, is June 21. The day is referred to as the summer solstice, and it occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or more specifically right over 23.5 degrees north latitude. Relevance: GS I- Geography Dimensions of the […]
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? […]