GS Paper I · Physical Geography
Cyclones Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper I)
From the syllabus: Salient features of world's physical geography; important geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic activity, cyclone; changes in critical geographical features including water-bodies and ice-caps
Why it matters: Examiners test storm formation mechanisms and coastal impacts to evaluate your understanding of tropical weather hazards, forecasting methods, and disaster mitigation strategies.
In the news
August 2026
26 Aug 2026
Study links Pacific Decadal Oscillation to rising cyclone frequencyA recent scientific study indicates that a multi-decadal climate pattern known as the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, combined with global warming, could significantly increase cyclone frequency over the Indian coast. Cyclones originating...
July 2026
05 Jul 2026
Odisha Plans Rs 9,000 Crore Disaster-Resilient Power Grid Along Coastal BeltTo counter the frequent disruptions caused by severe cyclonic storms, the Government of Odisha has designed a comprehensive master plan to establish a disaster-resilient power transmission grid along its 575-km coastline. The state has...
Practise Cyclones
1 of our latest questions on this topic.
Question 1 of 1
The state of Odisha has requested over Rs 9,000 crore to build a disaster-resilient power grid. What primary environmental hazard is this project designed to mitigate?
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