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How do atmospheric circulation systems influence weather and climate over the Himalayas? Examine the role of monsoon currents and Western Disturbances. Assess how climate change may alter their behaviour.

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. Q2. How do atmospheric circulation systems influence weather and climate over the Himalayas? Examine the role of monsoon currents and Western Disturbances. Assess how climate change may alter their behaviour. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The increasing frequency of extreme weather events and …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Balancing Development and Ecology

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.  Introduction The Central government declared a formal halt on sanctioning new hydroelectricity projects in the upper reaches of the Ganga Basin, specifically on the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers in Uttarakhand. While the government acknowledges the region’s intense ecological vulnerabilities and disaster risks, it explicitly …

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Setting Up an Early Warning System (EWS) for the Himalayas

Syllabus: Climate & Geography Source:  TH  Context: The Himalayas are witnessing an alarming rise in climate-induced disasters—from floods and landslides to glacial lake bursts—prompting scientists to call for robust early warning systems (EWS) across the fragile mountain range to reduce loss of life and property. About Setting Up an Early Warning System (EWS) for the …

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Technology-Driven Disaster Management Strategy

Syllabus: Disaster Management Source:  IE Context: 2025 Himalayan floods in J&K, Himachal, Punjab, and Uttarakhand caused heavy loss of life and property, exposing disaster preparedness gaps. Experts urge a technology-driven disaster management approach for a future-ready Himalayan strategy. About Technology-Driven Disaster Management Strategy: Himalayan Disaster Profile: Geologically Fragile: Himalayas are young fold mountains, still rising, …

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Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)

Syllabus: Disaster Management Source:  TH Context: Nepal recently witnessed multiple catastrophic GLOF events, including one on July 8, 2025, that washed away a key China-built friendship bridge and crippled hydropower projects. This has raised alarm across the Himalayan region, including India, where warming temperatures are increasing the risk of similar events in glacial lake belts …

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The increasing intensity of Himalayan disasters reflects a crisis of cumulative vulnerability. Identify the multiple layers of risk in the region. Propose an integrated strategy for risk reduction.

Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. The increasing intensity of Himalayan disasters reflects a crisis of cumulative vulnerability. Identify the multiple layers of risk in the region. Propose an integrated strategy for risk reduction. Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE …

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Sikkim: Glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)

GS1/GS3  Paper   Syllabus: Geography/ Disaster Management    Source: IE, DTE    Context: Fourteen people have died, and 102, including 23 Army personnel, are missing in Sikkim after the burst of the South Lhonak Lake, a glacial lake in North Sikkim, due to heavy rains. The released water created flash floods in four districts, including Mangan, …

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