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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “India’s maritime security is increasingly linked to its ability to develop strategic infrastructure in remote island territories.” Examine the significance of island development projects for India’s maritime interests. Assess the associated ecological concerns. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Great …
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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Examine the role of coral reefs in maintaining marine ecological balance. How are marine heatwaves affecting reef ecosystems globally? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent reports of large coral colonies surviving repeated bleaching events and growing concerns over marine heatwaves …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Examine the ecological consequences of infrastructure expansion in fragile ecosystems. Assess the challenges involved in reconciling development with biodiversity conservation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Growing infrastructure expansion in ecologically sensitive regions such as the Himalayas, Western Ghats and coastal …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “The global forest crisis is as much a governance challenge as it is an environmental challenge.” Analyse the structural causes behind continued forest degradation. Examine the limitations of existing global forest governance frameworks. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The growing …
Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Q2. Evaluate the importance of urban green spaces in maintaining ecological and climatic balance in rapidly growing cities. What challenges limit their effective conservation in India? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Rapid urbanisation, rising heat stress and ecological degradation in Indian cities have …
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Topic: Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. Explain the geographical characteristics that make island ecosystems highly vulnerable to ecological disturbances. Analyse the impact of climate change and anthropogenic pressures on island ecosystems. Discuss suitable measures …
Source: NIE Subject: Environment Context: Germany and India have launched a new €20 million (approx. ₹180 crore) Large Grant project under the International Climate Initiative (IKI) to strengthen India’s climate resilience. About International Climate Initiative (IKI): What it is? The International Climate Initiative (IKI) is a key financial instrument of the German government that funds …
Source: IT Subject: Environment Context: Union Environment Minister announced the addition of two new wetlands—Patna Bird Sanctuary (Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari Dhand Wetland Reserve (Gujarat) to India’s Ramsar List ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026. With this inclusion, India’s Ramsar sites have increased to 98, reflecting a 276% expansion since 2014. About Addition of 2 …
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Context: Gujarat Chief Minister reviewed rescue operations under Karuna Abhiyan-2026 during the Uttarayan festival after a surge in bird injuries caused by kite strings, highlighting the state’s large-scale wildlife protection drive. About Karuna Abhiyan: What it is? Karuna Abhiyan is a state-wide wildlife rescue and rehabilitation campaign launched by Gujarat in 2017 to protect birds …
Source: UNEP Subject: International Organisation Context: The Global Environment Facility has approved US$52.8 million for four new UN Environment Programme–led projects at its 70th Council meeting. About Global Environment Facility (GEF): What it is? The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral environmental financing mechanism that provides grants and blended finance to developing countries and …
Context: Wildlife enforcement agencies have found that international poachers from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are increasingly using the North East–Myanmar corridor to smuggle wildlife parts into China. About Shift of wildlife trafficking to the North East–Myanmar corridor: What it is? It refers to the emerging use of India’s North Eastern states, especially Mizoram and Manipur, …
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Source: IE Subject: Species in News Context: Amazonian stingless bees have become the first insects in the world to be granted legal rights after Peruvian municipalities passed a landmark ordinance recognising their right to exist and flourish. About Amazon’s Stingless Bees: What they are? Stingless bees are a group of bees that either lack stingers …
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Source: FL Subject: Environment Context: The Supreme Court has approved a new height-based definition of the Aravalli Hills, triggering nationwide concern as environmentalists warn it may deregulate large ecologically sensitive areas beyond mining. The move has sparked protests under the “Save Aravalli” campaign, citing long-term ecological risks. About Aravalli Hills Controversy: What are the Aravalli …
Context: The Supreme Court has accepted the Centre’s new definition of the Aravalli Hills, limiting protection to landforms rising 100 metres or more above local relief. The ruling has triggered a nationwide #SaveAravalli campaign, with experts warning it could expose large parts of the Aravallis to mining and ecological damage. About Save Aravalli campaign: What …
Source: DTE Subject: Environment Context: Armenia has unveiled the official logo of COP17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), featuring the Erivan Anomalous Blue (Polyommatus eriwanensis), a rare endemic butterfly. About Erivan Anomalous Blue (Polyommatus eriwanensis): What it is? Polyommatus eriwanensis, commonly known as the Erivan Anomalous Blue, is a blue butterfly species endemic …
