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  🌪️ Cyclone Montha Makes Landfall — Andhra Pradesh on Alert When Cyclone Montha struck the coast of Andhra Pradesh , the skies turned dark, winds howled through cities, and rain lashed villages for hours. Over 35,000 people were evacuated , 20 trains and 50 flights were canceled , and crops over 43,000 hectares were submerged. But what exactly is Cyclone Montha, why did it form, and how does India prepare for such natural disasters? Let’s break it down 👇 Cyclone Montha satellite image over Bay of Bengal 🌀 What Is Cyclone Montha? Cyclone Montha is a tropical cyclone formed over the Bay of Bengal , moving westward and making landfall along the Andhra coast near Machilipatnam. Such cyclones are powered by warm ocean waters and low atmospheric pressure, creating spiraling winds and intense rainfall. Quick Facts: Category: Severe Cyclonic Storm Wind Speed: 120–140 km/h (as per IMD data) Landfall: Near Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh Affected States: Andhra Prades...

Introduction: Setting the Stage The Inter-War Period , spanning approximately from the end of World War I (1918) to the outbreak of World War II (1939), was a transformative era in global history. It saw the collapse of old empires (Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, Russian), the rise of new nations, ideological confrontations, and attempts (often failed) at international cooperation and peace. For UPSC aspirants, this period is crucial for World History (GS Paper-I), particularly under “Challenges to Democracy”, “Rise of Totalitarianism”, the “Great Depression”, and “Origins of World War II”. Historical background: Post-WWI treaties (Versailles, Saint-Germain, Trianon) restructured Europe. The idea of the League of Nations as a peacekeeping body emerged. Economic instability & war reparations burdened many states. Causes, Impacts, and Significance Causes Treaty of Versailles & Post-War Settlements Heavy reparations imposed on Germany; territorial losses; resent...

  🟢 Introduction The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the 17 global goals set by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development . They aim to create a world that’s free from poverty, balanced with nature, and inclusive for all. For UPSC aspirants , SDGs are not just facts — they are the foundation for essay writing, environment, economy, and governance questions. 🎯 Why SDGs Are Important for India India has integrated most of its flagship schemes with SDG targets: No Poverty (Goal 1) → PM-Kisan, Jan Dhan Yojana Clean Water (Goal 6) → Jal Jeevan Mission Affordable Energy (Goal 7) → Ujjwala, Solar Missions Gender Equality (Goal 5) → Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Climate Action (Goal 13) → National Solar Mission, LiFE Movement India’s progress is tracked by the NITI Aayog SDG Index , where Kerala , Tamil Nadu , and Himachal Pradesh often top the charts. 🧠 Easy Mnemonic to Remember SDGs There are 17 goals — so h...