THE ORIGIN AND MECHANISM OF INDIAN MONSOON Monsoon is the phenomena of seasonal reversal of wind along with corresponding change in the precipitation. In Indian context, the summer monsoon (June to September) causes rainfall across the country, whereas the other phase i.e. the retreating monsoon, causes rainfall in south-eastern coast of India during winter. There are […]
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is a sudden release of water from a lake fed by glacier melt that has formed at the side/in front of/ within/ beneath or on the surface of a glacier. The lake, bound only by loose soil and debris called moraine, could cause catastrophic flooding downstream due to breaching,
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Why is the Arctic heating up twice as fast as the rest of the planet? The answer lies in the surface beneath our feet. This phenomenon, known as the Ice-Albedo Feedback, is a critical climate driver. Unlike simple warming, it acts as a self-perpetuating loop: melting ice exposes dark ocean water, which absorbs more heat,
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Kanishka was one of the greatest rulers of ancient India. He rose the Kushana empire to great eminence through his mighty conquests and he was a great patron of the art and learning. Kanishka as a generous patron of art can be seen through the following: • Kanishka provided patronage to sculpture architecture. Gandhara and
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Iron ore and manganese are examples of ferrous minerals, which provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries. Distribution of iron ore in India: • The two main types of iron ore found in India are haematite and magnetite. The iron ore mines occur in close proximity to the coal fields in the
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