Category: 25 Feb 2023

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COP-28 (Dubai) must focus on adaptation instead of mitigation, says India

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment Conservation/ Disaster Management   Source: The Hindu   The concepts of mitigation and adaptation are at the heart of international climate discourse. Adaptation measures for climate change   Adaptation refers to adjustments in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or …

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The other victim: The environmental costs of the Russia-Ukraine War

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environmental Pollution   Source: Indian Express   Context: The conflict in Ukraine has racked up environmental costs that will far outlive the actual fighting.   How is the war affecting the environment? Fighting-induced destruction: Nuclear power plants and facilities, energy infrastructure, including oil storage tankers, oil refineries, drilling platforms and gas …

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A brief history of the Khalistan movement

GS Paper 1  Syllabus: Post-independence consolidation   Source: IE  Context: Hundreds of followers of a radical preacher and pro-Khalistan leader (Amritpal Singh) clashed violently with police near Amritsar, demanding the release of one of their colleagues.   Background: Amritpal Singh is a follower of the slain Sikh militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and took the reins …

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