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? […]
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