UPSC

Clouds are formed due to the condensation of water vapour in the atmosphere. They are visible aggregations of tiny water droplets

Humidity denotes the quantity of water vapor present in the atmosphere. The air’s capacity to retain water vapor is dictated by its temperature.

Q2. With reference to street lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?

Sodium lamps produce light in 360 degrees but it is not so in the case

Rainfall distribution worldwide is inconsistent and heavily reliant on the specific climatic conditions found in different regions. 

Q1. Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because

a) it is dipolar in nature

b) it is a good conductor of heat

Precipitation encompasses any form of liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and eventually descends to the Earth’s surface.

Jet streams are like fast-moving rivers of air high up in the sky. They form when warm air meets cold air in the atmosphere.

Wind is air that moves from areas of high pressure to those of low pressure. This movement helps balance the atmosphere.

The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) signifies a significant step towards meeting India’s growing energy security needs in an environmentally sustainable

Temperature inversion refers to a distinct phenomenon occurring within the troposphere, where the temperature shows an unusual pattern by reversing the typical thermal gradient.