Source: DTE Subject: Disaster Management & Geography Context: Experts at the 9th National Lightning Conference warned that lightning remains India’s deadliest yet underestimated natural disaster, despite a sharp rise in strikes due to climate change. About Lightning an understated disaster in India: What it is? Lightning is a rapid electrostatic discharge between clouds or between …
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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: DH Context: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 300 (“very poor”). About Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP): What it is? The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a statutory framework that specifies stage-wise …
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena Q1. Describe the working principles of a Multi-Hazard Early Warning System. Explain how such systems contribute to regional disaster risk reduction in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: PIB Why the question: The scientific working, institutional mechanisms, and geographical implications of India’s Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems and their role in …
Topic: Indian Monsoons Q1. Describe the mechanism of the Indian monsoon system. How do global phenomena such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) influence its dynamics? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The Indian monsoon remains central to India’s agriculture and economy, and its variability …
Topic: World Climatic regions Q2. Describe the basis of Köppen’s climatic classification. Assess its limitations in representing India’s climate diversity. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To test conceptual clarity on Köppen’s climatic classification and its practical relevance in capturing India’s unique and diverse monsoon-driven climate. Key demand of the question …
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 …
Source: PIB Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th Foundation Day. on January 14, 2025. About India Meteorological Department (IMD): Established: 1875 Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences Headquarters: New Delhi Aim: To provide accurate weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and disaster management services for the safety, economic stability, and overall development of India. Functions …
Source: TH Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), established in 1875, has played a critical role in weather forecasting and climate services in India for nearly 150 years. About India Meteorological Department (IMD): What it is: The IMD is India’s national weather service agency responsible for meteorological observations, forecasting, and research. Established in: 1875, following …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 October 2024 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. …
Source: TH Context: The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences approved the installation of an X-band radar in Wayanad to improve monitoring and prediction of weather conditions, specifically for early warnings related to landslides and floods. About X-band Radar: Insta links:
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Large parts of North India, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi, and Punjab, have been experiencing heavy fog since December 2023. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) utilizes satellite data, particularly from INSAT 3D and INSAT 3DR, to track and analyze the fog. How Indian National …
Context: In recent, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that India will likely have a normal monsoon, with a chance of ‘above normal’ rain in August and September, The IMD issues a two-stage forecast: the first in April, followed by a more detailed one in the last week of May, which will also illustrate …
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Introduction: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently released a list of 169 names of future tropical cyclones that would emerge in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Cyclones that form in every ocean basin across the world are named by the regional specialised meteorological centres (RSMCs) and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs). There …
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