UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 6 August 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: Geography & Disaster Source: IT Context: A devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least four people and sweeping away homes. About Cloudburst: What is a Cloudburst? A cloudburst is defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as rainfall exceeding 100 mm/hour over a small area (20–30 sq …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 June 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Syllabus: Geography Source: IE Context: Cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh triggered devastating flash floods, killing two people and leaving over a dozen missing. About Cloudburst: What is a Cloudburst? A cloudburst is a sudden, highly intense rainfall event, releasing ≥100 mm of rain in under one hour over a localized area …
GS Paper 1: Syllabus: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunamis, Volcanic activity, cyclones etc. Context: Sudden, “highly-localised rains” in Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir, caused flooding and led to the deaths of at least 16 people and injuries to more than 20 others. What is a cloudburst? A cloudburst refers to an extreme amount of rain …
