Source: NDTV Subject: Geography/ Mapping Context: The Bab el-Mandab Strait, known as the Gate of Tears, faces renewed threats of closure as Yemen-based Houthi rebels escalate ballistic missile attacks amid the widening Middle East conflict. About Bab el-Mandab Strait: What It Is? The Bab el-Mandab is a strategic maritime chokepoint and one of the world’s …
Source: DH Subject: Mapping Context: Unusual boiling or bubbling of seawater has been reported in the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast, raising concerns among fishermen and authorities. About Arabian Sea: What it is? The Arabian Sea is a northwestern arm of the Indian Ocean, forming a crucial maritime space linking Europe, West Asia, Africa, …
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone. Q1. Describe the role of sea-surface temperature and latent heat in sustaining cyclones. Examine how climate change is altering cyclone characteristics in the North Indian Ocean. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: The recent Cyclone Montha and rising ocean temperatures …
Source: DTE Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the formation of Cyclone Shakhti over the northeast Arabian Sea. About Cyclone Shakhti: What it is? A tropical cyclonic storm that developed in the northeast Arabian Sea, ~340 km west of Dwarka (Gujarat). Named “Shakhti” under the World Meteorological Organisation’s regional naming system. Origin: Formed due …
Syllabus: Environment Source: WMO Context: India’s eastern and western coastal regions are witnessing faster sea level rise than the global average, according to WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report, posing an increasing threat to livelihoods and infrastructure. Summary WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report: Key Trends in India: Sea …
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Source: FPJ Context: The IMD has forecast a low-pressure system forming over the east-central Arabian Sea, likely to intensify into a depression in the next 36 hours. About Arabian Sea: Location: The Arabian Sea is a northwestern extension of the Indian Ocean, bordered by India to the east and the Arabian Peninsula to the west. …
Syllabus: Geography Source: IE Context: A strong Western Disturbance triggered heavy rainfall and storms across Delhi, North and South India, causing floods, hail, and airport disruption. Recent studies show climate change is altering the frequency, intensity, and seasonality of Western Disturbances, impacting India’s weather unpredictably. About Western Disturbance: What it is? Western Disturbances (WDs) are …
Source: TOI Context: India, France, and the UAE have initiated the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea. About Desert Knight Exercise: What It Is: A trilateral air combat exercise designed to enhance military interoperability and combat readiness among the participating nations. Nations Involved: India, France, and the UAE. Location: Conducted over the …
Topic: Oceanography Q2. Examine the determinants affecting salt concentrations in marine environments and evaluate why the North Sea, Arabian Sea, and Red Sea demonstrate higher salinity levels. 10M Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights ias Why the question: The question is part of GS 1 static syllabus. Key Demand of the question: To explain the determinants …
