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For Prelims: Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Geology, Volcano, Composition of Earth, Tectonic Plates For Mains: Role of magma in creation of...
13 Jul 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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Why in News? Recently, a study revealed that an extremely large ‘Azores High’ (a subtropical weather phenomenon) has resulted in...
12 Jul 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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For Prelims: Flash Floods, Cloud Bursting, Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Indian Physical Geography, Disaster Management Bodies, NDRF,...
11 Jul 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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This editorial is based on “Keeping head above water in Silchar” which was published in The Hindu on 02/07/2022. It talks about the...
02 Jul 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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For Prelims: Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, Equinox For Mains: Summer Solstice, Geography behind Solstice, Physical Geography, Important...
21 Jun 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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Pre-Monsoon Devastation in Assam
For Prelims: Landslides, Floods, Monsoon For Mains: Causes of Pre Monsoon Floods and Landslides in Assam and other hilly regions Why in...
25 May 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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For Prelims: Madden-Julian Oscillation, Rossby Wave, Cyclones For Mains: Tropical and temperate cyclones, Twin Cyclones and their formation Why in...
18 May 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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A Long Term Strategy to Tackle Heat Waves
This editorial is based on “Long-Term Plan Needed to Combat Heat Waves” which was published in The Hindu BusinessLine on 11/05/2022. It...
13 May 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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For Prelims: Seafloor Spreading, tectonic plates, Ring of Fire, Pangea For Mains: Seafloor Spreading concept and associated geographic...
25 Apr 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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India to Receive Normal Monsoon: IMD
For Prelims: IMD, Southwest Monsoon, Long Range Forecast, El Nino, La Nina, Drought. For Mains: Monsoon and its importance, Changing pattern of...
15 Apr 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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This editorial is based on “India Needs an Emergency Plan for Heat Extremes” which was published in Hindustan Times on 22/03/2022. It...
23 Mar 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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What are Ocean Currents? Ocean currents are the continuous, predictable, directional movement of seawater. It is a massive movement of ocean water...
21 Feb 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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Tectonic Evolution of Greater Maldive Ridge
For Prelims: Greater Maldive Ridge, Tectonic Plate, Moho Discontinuity, Isostasy, Transform Fault, seismic waves. For Mains: Important Geophysical...
18 Feb 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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Climatic Regions of World: Part-I
About Climate is the average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time—30 years or more. And as you probably already know,...
28 Jan 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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Unusually Colder and Wetter Winter
For Prelims: Western Disturbances, La Nina. For Mains: Weather Patterns such as La Nina and their impact on India’s weather. Why in...
28 Jan 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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For Prelims: Pacific Ring of Fire, Volcano, Earthquakes, Tectonic Plates, Subduction. For Mains: Features and Causes of Frequent Earthquakes in...
20 Jan 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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Why in News? Geologists have decided to classify the past 4,200 years as the Meghalayan Age. It is the most recent unit of the Geologic Time...
01 Jan 2022 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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Why in News The official death toll of Typhoon Rai (locally named Odette) which hit parts of the Philippines in mid-December, was raised to...
28 Dec 2021 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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Why in News Recently, Cyclone Jawad has hit the east coast of India particularly the State of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Although the cyclone...
09 Dec 2021 Important Geophysical Phenomena
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Why in News Recently, Mount Semeru volcano of Indonesia erupted which killed at least 14 persons and left dozens injured. The last time it...
07 Dec 2021 Important Geophysical Phenomena
