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Week 7... continued: Indian Monsoons

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  Jet Streams Definition: Jet streams are narrow, fast-moving bands of geostrophic wind in the upper troposphere , typically found at altitudes between 9–16 km . These are circumpolar, meandering air currents primarily flowing from west to east , heavily influenced by Earth’s rotation (Coriolis effect) and horizontal temperature contrasts. Fundamental Concepts A. Geostrophic Wind Forms when pressure gradient force (PGF) balances the Coriolis force in the absence of friction. Air moves parallel to isobars above ~2 km altitude. Basis for jet stream motion. Why Jet Streams Form Caused by sharp temperature and pressure gradients , particularly at the boundaries of air masses. These gradients are strongest near: Polar Front (between cold polar and warm tropical air) Subtropical Front (due to Hadley cell dynamics) Structural Characteristics Feature Details Location Upp...

Indian Judiciary : Part 1

  Article 124: Establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court Establishes the Supreme Court of India . Composition: Chief Justice of India (CJI) + other Judges as Parliament determines. Appointed by the President , after consulting such Judges of SC and HCs as deemed necessary. Qualifications (Art. 124(3)): Citizen of India. HC Judge for 5 years or HC Advocate for 10 years or Eminent Jurist. Tenure : Until 65 years of age. Removal : Only through impeachment for proven misbehavior/incapacity under Article 124(4), following a complex process requiring a special majority. Once appointed, a Judge cannot plead or act in any court (post-retirement practice in other courts is prohibited). High moral integrity and impartiality are fundamental expectations. Article 125: Salaries, Allowances, etc., of Supreme Court Judges Salaries, rights in respect to leave, pension, etc., determined by Parliament. Cannot be ...