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If you missed Monthly Current Affairs Pointers (CAP) |  Sept - Oct 2025, read it here. QUESTION Discuss the meteorological conditions that lead to the formation of tropical cyclones. Why does the Bay of Bengal often witness cyclones? Answer : A cyclone  is a large-scale atmospheric system that rotates around a low-pressure centre , characterized by strong spiralling winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges . According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) , cycl

If you missed Monthly Current Affairs Pointers (CAP) |  Sept - Oct 2025, read it here. QUESTION Evaluate the environmental consequences and scientific feasibility of chemical cloud seeding in urban regions like Delhi. Also discuss the potential applications and limitations of such weather-modification techniques in India. Answer: Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that aims to enhance precipitation by dispersing chemical agents such as silver iodide, potassium

The UNFCCC, once the cornerstone of global climate cooperation, is facing a credibility crisis due to weak enforcement, inequitable participation, and unmet finance commitments. This GS Paper 3 model answer analyses the root causes of the crisis and proposes structural reforms to restore transparency, inclusivity, and trust in global climate negotiations.

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