Tag: Tropical Cyclones

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Discuss the role of marine heatwaves in shaping the intensity and destructiveness of tropical cyclones. Analyse their impact on coastal ecosystems. Suggest measures for climate-resilient coastal planning.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., Q1. Discuss the role of marine heatwaves in shaping the intensity and destructiveness of tropical cyclones. Analyse their impact on coastal ecosystems. Suggest measures for climate-resilient coastal planning. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Growing scientific evidence linking marine …

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DAY – 10 : Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2026 : GEOGRAPHY

  Read about Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days Revision Plan for UPSC Civil Services Prelims – 2026 [ HERE ] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIMETABLE(GS) [HERE] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIMETABLE(CSAT) [HERE] : Download MITRA booklet (My Insta Tests Revision and Assessment) – It’s for to track your daily …

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Explain the mechanisms of rainfall variability across the Indian subcontinent. How do Western Disturbances and tropical cyclones complement the monsoon system?

Topic: Precipitation-Forms & Types, Distribution of rainfall Q1. Explain the mechanisms of rainfall variability across the Indian subcontinent. How do Western Disturbances and tropical cyclones complement the monsoon system? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rainfall variability is central to India’s climate discourse, with frequent droughts and floods. Western Disturbances and …

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What is a tropical cyclone and how are they classified in the Atlantic-North eastern Pacific Ocean region? Explain the mechanism of formation of a tropical cyclone.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. 3. What is a tropical cyclone and how are they classified in the Atlantic-North eastern Pacific Ocean region? Explain the mechanism of formation of a tropical cyclone. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu Why the question: On Monday, Hurricane Ida knocked …

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Insights into Editorial: Tauktae, Yaas and planning for the next

  Introduction: The severe cyclones, Tauktae and Yaas, which battered India earlier this year, made landfalls on the country’s western coast, Gujarat, and the eastern coast, Odisha, on May 17 and May 26, 2021, respectively. Both storms caused massive damage to infrastructure, the agricultural sector, and houses. Moreover, 2.5 million people were evacuated to cyclone …

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Hotter oceans spawn super cyclones

Topics Covered: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. Hotter oceans spawn super cyclones What to study? For Prelims and Mains: Tropical Cyclones- formation, factors responsible, why eastern coast is more vulnerable and related information. Context: Super cyclone Amphan that is barrelling towards West Bengal is the strongest storm to have …

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