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  • Lake-Effect Snow

    Source: IE  Why in News?   Recently, parts of upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan, situated along the Great Lakes of...

    06 Dec 2024 Physical Geography

  • Groundwater Subsidence in California

    Source: Nature Recently, a study reveals that California’s San Joaquin Valley has been sinking at a record pace due to overpumping...

    06 Dec 2024 Physical Geography

  • Ocean Currents

    For Prelims: Waves, Tides, Ocean currents, Coriolis effect, Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), Monsoon, Gulf Stream,  Kuroshio Current,...

    28 Nov 2024 Physical Geography

  • Global Soil Conference 2024 and Soil in India

    For Prelims: Soil Health Card Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Zero Budget Natural Farming,  Sustainable Development Goal 15,...

    23 Nov 2024 Physical Geography

  • Lightning Rods and Lightning Strikes

    Source: TH The frequency and intensity of lightning strikes are rising globally, driven by climate change- induced increases in temperatures and...

    14 Nov 2024 Physical Geography

  • Mount Lewotobi

    Source: IE Recently, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano, located on the Indonesian island of Flores, erupted. This eruption follows heightened...

    06 Nov 2024 Physical Geography

  • Mangroves in Coastal Resilience

    For Prelims: Bhitarkanika National Park, Indian State Forest Report 2021, MISHTI, Tropical cyclones, Extra Tropical cyclones, MAC  For Mains:...

    01 Nov 2024 Physical Geography

  • Poleward Shift of Atmospheric Rivers

    For Prelims: Atmospheric River, Pineapple Express, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). For Mains: Atmospheric River,...

    28 Oct 2024 Physical Geography

  • Cyclone Dana

    For Prelims: Cyclone Dana, Bhitarkanika National Park, Storm Surges, North Indian Ocean Region, Monsoon, Atmosphere, Cumulonimbus Clouds, Madden...

    24 Oct 2024 Physical Geography

  • Volcanic Eruption and Ionospheric Disturbances

    Source: PIB  Why in News?  Recently, a new study revealed a connection between the Tonga volcano eruption and the formation of Equatorial...

    22 Oct 2024 Physical Geography

  • Napoleon’s Ambition with India and his Rule

    For Prelims: Napoleon Bonaparte, Persia and Russia, Oriental World, Alexander the Great, Tipu Sultan, Russian Tsar Paul I, Napoleonic Code,...

    14 Oct 2024 Physical Geography

  • Typhoons in Southeast Asia

    Source: DTE Why in News?  According to a study published in the journal Climate and Atmospheric Science in July 2024, typhoons are occurring...

    07 Oct 2024 Physical Geography

  • Earth’s Temporary Mini-Moon

    Source: IE A recent study indicates that Earth's gravitational field is expected to temporarily capture a small asteroid, called 2024 PT5, by late...

    20 Sep 2024 Physical Geography

  • Arctic Sea Ice Impact on Indian Monsoon

    For Prelims: India's monsoon pattern, Western disturbances, Arctic Sea ice melting, El Niño and La Niña For Mains: Significance of...

    17 Sep 2024 Physical Geography

  • Typhoon Yagi

    Source: IE Recently, Typhoon Yagi has caused severe damage across Southeast Asia, affecting the Philippines, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and...

    17 Sep 2024 Physical Geography

  • La Niña Predictions

    For Prelims: La Niña, El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), the eastern Pacific, trade winds, climate change, National Oceanic and...

    13 Sep 2024 Physical Geography

  • Uncommon Cyclones in the Arabian Sea

    For Prelims: Arabian Sea, Asna, Cyclone, El Niño, Southern Ocean For Mains: Important Geophysical phenomena, Climate Change and its impact...

    10 Sep 2024 Physical Geography

  • Waterspout

    Source: IE Why in News? Recently, a luxury yacht sank after being struck by a violent storm off the coast of Sicily, Italy. Experts believe the...

    26 Aug 2024 Physical Geography

  • Impact of Climate Change on Earth's Rotational Dynamics

    For Prelims: Shift in Earth's Axis, Climate change, Leap second, Precession, Summer solstice, Winter solstice, vernal equinox For Mains: Earth's...

    14 Aug 2024 Physical Geography

  • Underwater Structures in the Indian Ocean

    For Prelims: Deep Sea Oceans, Relief, Structures and Types, Mauryan Empire. For Mains: Different Underwater Structures/Relief on the Ocean...

    10 Aug 2024 Physical Geography

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