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Bangladesh joins International Big Cat Alliance

Source: TOISubject: Mapping Context: Bangladesh has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its 27th member country. Bangladesh joins International Big Cat Alliance About Bangladesh joins International Big Cat Alliance: What It Is? Bangladesh (officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh) is a sovereign, unitary, parliamentary republic located in South Asia. As one of …

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Subarnarekha River

Source:  NIE Subject:  Mapping Context: The Indian Army safely neutralised a high-risk World War II-era bomb weighing approximately 227 kg recovered from the Subarnarekha River in East Singhbhum. About Subarnarekha River: What it is? The Subarnarekha is a major rain-fed river in eastern India, known as the lifeline of the tribal communities in the Chhota …

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The spatial variability of the Northeast monsoon arises from the complex interplay of oceanic conditions and peninsular geography. Elucidate.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., Q2. The spatial variability of the Northeast monsoon arises from the complex interplay of oceanic conditions and peninsular geography. Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent Northeast monsoon behaviour shows strong spatial contrasts driven by warming oceans and …

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First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference

Source:  DD News Context: Kochi hosted the First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference from November 4–6, 2025, marking a major milestone in advancing regional blue economy cooperation and marine research collaboration among Bay of Bengal nations. About First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference: What it is? A biennial regional platform under the BIMSTEC …

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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.

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 …

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WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 Report

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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