24th OCTOBER 2025 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS
Cyclone Montha formed in the southeast Bay of Bengal
- As the northeast monsoon has begun in Tamil Nadu, a low-pressure area has formed in the southwest Bay of Bengal, and rains are continuing in various districts of Tamil Nadu.
- In this situation, due to the atmospheric circulation prevailing in the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjacent areas, a low-pressure area formed in the southeast Bay of Bengal at 05.30 am today (24.10.2025) and is prevailing in the same areas at 08.30 am today.
- At the same time, if the low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal turns into a storm, it will be named Montha, as recommended by Thailand. The India Meteorological Department has released forecast images that show the possibility of a continued movement of the storm if it develops.
- The depression has strengthened in the southeast Bay of Bengal, where it may touch the Andaman Sea. The direction of its continued movement is expected to be from the west-northwest direction, especially towards the southeast towards Chennai.
- Since it is likely to move from the west-northwest direction, it is expected that the storm will come at least 200 km close to Chennai, but it is not confirmed. In Thai, 'Montha' is a word that means charm.
- The Defence Acquisition Council meeting, chaired by Army Minister Rajnath Singh, approved the purchase of arms and military equipment worth Rs. 79 thousand crore to improve the capabilities of the three services.
- Earlier, approval was given on August 5 to purchase military equipment worth Rs. 67 thousand crore. This is the second major decision of the Defence Acquisition Council after 'Operation Sindhu'.
- Yesterday's approval projects include warships, 30 mm naval guns, light anti-submarine warfare (LISW) and other equipment for the Indian Navy. Warships are used to carry heavy equipment and ground troops.
- Light anti-submarine warfare (LISW) is used to attack enemy submarines. In addition, the Indian Army is to acquire Nag missile system, MK-2 missiles and electronic intelligence systems.
