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Arabian Sea Current

The Arabian Sea Current is a oceanic flow. It influences the climate of the surrounding regions. This current is part of the larger Indian Ocean circulation. It affects monsoon patterns in India. The current also impacts marine biodiversity. Fishermen rely on its patterns for their catch. Understanding this current is crucial for navigation and trade. It plays a vital role in regional ecology.

INS Sagardhwani Embarks on Sagar Maitri Mission-4

In a remarkable scientific endeavor, INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel under the aegis of DRDO's Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory, commenced its two-month-long Sagar Maitri Mission-4. This...

 October 13, 2023

Indian Ocean Currents

The Indian Ocean, one of the world's most expansive and vital oceans, is home to a complex network of currents that influence climate, marine life, and human activities....

 August 4, 2023

Indian Monsoonal Regime

A brief discussion of the main characteristics and genesis of the monsoon will be useful to understand the monsoonal regime of the Indian climate. Following aspects of monsoonal...

 November 7, 2022

The Rainy Season

After the summer season comes the rainy season. It starts with the onset of the south-west monsoon. This season starts in June and ends in October. This is...

 November 7, 2022

Currents of the Indian Ocean

The characteristics of the currents of the Indian Ocean are quite different from those of Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This is due to the fact that it is...

 October 30, 2022

China, Pakistan Launch ‘Sea Guardians’ Naval Exercise

The 'Sea Guardians', a joint naval exercise between China and Pakistan, is currently in the headlines. This is the sixth such venture between the two nations, and its...

 January 8, 2020

Cyclonic Storm ‘Maha’ Intensifies in Comorin Sea

India, particularly its southern territories, is under threat due to a new cyclonic storm formed in the Comorin Sea, near the southernmost end of the country. This storm,...

 October 30, 2019

Cyclone Kyarr: Strongest Arabian Sea Storm in 12 Years

The Northern Indian Ocean’s Arabian Sea is currently witnessing the wrath of Cyclone Kyarr, a powerful tropical cyclone that has intensified to a Category 4 storm. Originating west...

 October 28, 2019

Critical Information Infrastructure

Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) refers to those computer resources, the incapacitation or destruction of which shall have a debilitating impact on national security, economy, public health, or safety....

 August 11, 2019

Comparison of Cyclones in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea

The Odisha-Andhra coastal zone was recently subjected to the impact of Cyclone Titli. This is the third substantial cyclonic event which has struck this region within the last...

 October 14, 2018

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