UPSC CSE – SYLLABUS: GENERAL STUDIES-1– Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,

North East Monsoon – Subdued

North East Monsoon:

This year trend:

Deficiency of rainfall this season:

La Niña linked with the Northeast monsoon:

Source: ”Indian Express .”

POSSIBLE UPSC MAINS EXAMINATION:

What are the reasons for the low rainfall in this year’s North East Monsoon? What link do you see between La nina and North East Monsoon?