Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
5. Oil spills pose a severe threat to marine ecosystems. Preventing oil spills through stringent safety measures and regulations remains a crucial aspect of minimizing their impact on the environment. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Cyclone Michaung, forced the Tamil Nadu government to not only deal with the problem of heavy flooding, but also turn its attention to the wetlands of the heavily industrialised Ennore-Manali region in the northern part of the city where oil had spilled over from the premises of a public sector refinery.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about oil spills and discuss their impact while also discussing methods through which they can be cleaned.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define what oil spills are.
Body:
First, write about the impact of oil spills – environmental, economic, and social impacts. Cite facts and examples to substantiate.
Next, write about the measures that are required to mitigate the impact of oil spills.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
