Tag: Extreme Weather

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“El Niño Modoki challenges many of the conventional assumptions associated with the impacts of El Niño.” Examine the distinguishing features of El Niño Modoki. Analyse its influence on the Indian monsoon and its implications for climate prediction.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography Q2. “El Niño Modoki challenges many of the conventional assumptions associated with the impacts of El Niño.” Examine the distinguishing features of El Niño Modoki. Analyse its influence on the Indian monsoon and its implications for climate prediction. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question …

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Climate-induced crop losses expose the limits of India’s input-centric agricultural strategy. Assess the implications of large-scale weather-related damage. Suggest a risk-resilient reform package beyond insurance.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q4. Climate-induced crop losses expose the limits of India’s input-centric agricultural strategy. Assess the implications of large-scale weather-related damage. Suggest a risk-resilient reform package beyond insurance. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Because rising climate volatility is making crop failures …

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Explain the phenomenon of bomb cyclones in the context of mid-latitude weather systems. Analyse the atmospheric and oceanic conditions responsible for bombogenesis. Discuss the range of hazards associated with such storms.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone Q2. Explain the phenomenon of bomb cyclones in the context of mid-latitude weather systems. Analyse the atmospheric and oceanic conditions responsible for bombogenesis. Discuss the range of hazards associated with such storms. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent extreme …

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El Niño

Source:  DTE Subject:  Geography Context: Climate models and ocean observations show early signals of a possible El Niño return in 2026, as warming in the equatorial Pacific weakens La Niña conditions. About El Niño: What it is? El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), marked by abnormal warming of surface …

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Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) Event

Source:  NW Context: Meteorologists have warned that another Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event may occur in December 2025, potentially disrupting the polar vortex and sending unusually cold Arctic air into parts of the United States. About Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) Event: What is SSW? Sudden Stratospheric Warming is a rapid temperature rise (up to 50°C) …

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Hurricane Melissa

Source:  TOI Context: Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s strongest-ever storm and a Category 5 hurricane, has battered the island with winds up to 185 mph (295 km/h) before turning toward Cuba’s Santiago province. About Hurricane Melissa: What it is? Hurricane Melissa is a powerful tropical cyclone that formed over the Caribbean Sea and became the strongest hurricane …

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Explain the mechanism of air mass formation. Analyse their role in extreme weather events. Evaluate their influence on Indian monsoon variability.

Topic: Air Masses Q1. Explain the mechanism of air mass formation. Analyse their role in extreme weather events. Evaluate their influence on Indian monsoon variability. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Air masses are central to understanding atmospheric processes, their role in triggering extreme weather events, and their influence on monsoon …

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Examine the causes of shifting of global pressure belts. How do these shifts influence jet streams? Discuss their impact on extreme weather events.

Topic: Pressure and Global Pressure belts Q2. Examine the causes of shifting of global pressure belts. How do these shifts influence jet streams? Discuss their impact on extreme weather events. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question IPCC reports and multiple extreme events like Pakistan floods 2022 and Texas winter storm 2021 …

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How do extreme weather events affect agricultural output in India? Examine the effectiveness of existing crop insurance mechanisms. Suggest key policy reforms to strengthen climate-resilience in Indian agriculture.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Q6. How do extreme weather events affect agricultural output in India? Examine the effectiveness of existing crop insurance mechanisms. Suggest key policy reforms to strengthen climate-resilience in Indian agriculture. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent Parliamentary disclosure that over …

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The line between natural and human-made disasters is blurring. Discuss this with reference to recurring extreme weather events in India. Examine the implications for disaster preparedness.

Topic: Disaster management Q6.  The line between natural and human-made disasters is blurring. Discuss this with reference to recurring extreme weather events in India. Examine the implications for disaster preparedness. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The rising intensity and frequency of extreme weather events in India, which increasingly reveal the …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Impact of Climate Change on Education

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction A recent UNICEF report on climate change and education has highlighted a severe global crisis, especially in developing nations. The report reveals that millions of students in 85 countries faced school disruptions in 2024 due to extreme climate …

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