Bab el-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and global shipping routes. Study its geography, strategic importance and UPSC facts.
A Monsoon Break is a temporary redistribution of southwest monsoon rainfall, reducing rain in central India while increasing it over the northeastern states.
Why the Monsoon Matters The southwest monsoon is often described as the lifeline of the Indian economy. Despite rapid urbanisation and economic diversification, agriculture, water resources, food security, and rural livelihoods continue to depend heavily on seasonal rainfall. Recent forecasts indicating that rainfall may fall to around 90% of the 50-year average have raised concerns…
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