Tag: drought
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Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 16
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers, so that everyone improves. 1.In the context of prevailing drought situation in Kerala, examine the solutions and steps taken by the government for fighting droughts in India. (GS 1) केरल में सूखे…
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Daily Editorial – Rain Shadow South
What are the main types of drought? The main types of drought recognised are: Meteorological Drought: It describes a situation where there is a reduction in rainfall for a specific period (days, months, seasons or year) below a specific amount (long term average for a specific time). The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has defined…
