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Explain the significance of India’s growing engagement with the Arctic region. How can cooperation with Nordic countries advance India’s climate and strategic interests?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explain the significance of India’s growing engagement with the Arctic region. How can cooperation with Nordic countries advance India’s climate and strategic interests? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Due to increasing geopolitical competition and climate …

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Assess the ecological and economic implications of declining coral reef health due to wastewater pollution. Analyse its impact on fisheries and coastal communities. Suggest a sustainable management framework.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Assess the ecological and economic implications of declining coral reef health due to wastewater pollution. Analyse its impact on fisheries and coastal communities. Suggest a sustainable management framework. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The linkage between marine pollution, biodiversity loss …

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Describe the significance of India’s Deep Ocean Mission. Evaluate its strategic and economic implications.

Topic: Science & Technology Q5. Describe the significance of India’s Deep Ocean Mission. Evaluate its strategic and economic implications. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Growing emphasis on blue economy, critical minerals and ocean governance makes India’s Deep Ocean Mission. Key Demand of the question The question requires highlighting the core …

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Explain the mechanisms through which oceans absorb and store atmospheric carbon dioxide. Discuss why regional disparities in data collection complicate climate modelling.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Explain the mechanisms through which oceans absorb and store atmospheric carbon dioxide. Discuss why regional disparities in data collection complicate climate modelling. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent findings by UNESCO-IOC and assessments in IPCC AR6 highlight uncertainties in ocean …

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Discuss the ecological and strategic significance of coral reefs for India’s blue economy. Analyse how mass bleaching can affect fisheries, tourism, and coastal infrastructure. Suggest adaptation measures.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Discuss the ecological and strategic significance of coral reefs for India’s blue economy. Analyse how mass bleaching can affect fisheries, tourism, and coastal infrastructure. Suggest adaptation measures. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Coral reefs are facing unprecedented stress due to …

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Seychelles

Source:  TN Subject:  Mapping Context: India and Seychelles announced the Joint Vision “SESEL” during President Patrick Herminie’s State Visit to India, marking 50 years of Seychelles’ independence and India–Seychelles diplomatic ties. About Seychelles: What it is? A small island republic (SIDS) comprising ~115 islands in the western Indian Ocean. Located in: Between 4°–11° S latitudes …

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Mangrove clam (Geloina erosa)

Source:  DD News Subject:  Environment Context: The ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully achieved induced breeding of the mangrove clam under captive conditions, a rare global scientific feat. About Mangrove clam (Geloina erosa): What it is? An ecologically important bivalve (mud/mangrove clam) found in mangrove and estuarine ecosystems of South and Southeast Asia; …

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Seychelles

Source:  DD News Subject:  Mapping Context: Patrick Herminie, President of Seychelles, will pay a state visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister of India. About Seychelles: What is it? Seychelles is a sovereign island country and archipelagic state comprising 115 islands, known for its high human development, blue economy focus, and strategic maritime …

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The Indian Ocean as the Cradle of a New Blue Economy

Source:  TH Context: The Indian Ocean is emerging as a focal point of global climate, economic and geopolitical shifts, prompting calls for a new Blue Economy framework. About The Indian Ocean as the Cradle of a New Blue Economy: India’s Historical Leadership in Ocean Governance: Championing “Common Heritage of Mankind”: India aligned with Small Island …

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The Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the EEZ

Source:  ET Context: The Union Government has notified the Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), aimed at empowering fishermen cooperatives and ensuring sustainable, technology-driven deep-sea fishing operations. About the Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the EEZ: What it is? A comprehensive regulatory framework for sustainable and inclusive …

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First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference

Source:  DD News Context: Kochi hosted the First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference from November 4–6, 2025, marking a major milestone in advancing regional blue economy cooperation and marine research collaboration among Bay of Bengal nations. About First BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference: What it is? A biennial regional platform under the BIMSTEC …

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Marine Fisheries Census 2025

Source:  DD News Context: The Government of India has launched the Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025, marking the country’s first fully digital and geo-referenced fisheries census, powered by VYAS mobile applications developed by ICAR–CMFRI. About Marine Fisheries Census 2025: What it is? The Marine Fisheries Census 2025 is a nationwide digital enumeration of India’s marine …

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India–ASEAN Summit 2025

Syllabus: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings Source:  IE Context: Prime Minister of India virtually addressed the 22nd India–ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepen cooperation in maritime security, digital inclusion, and resilient supply chains. He also announced that 2026 will be celebrated as the “ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation.” About India–ASEAN Summit …

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“Marine pollution has become the invisible crisis of the Anthropocene”. Discuss the major sources and ecological impacts of ocean pollution and suggest a comprehensive strategy to address it.

Topic: Environmental pollution and degradation. Q5. “Marine pollution has become the invisible crisis of the Anthropocene”. Discuss the major sources and ecological impacts of ocean pollution and suggest a comprehensive strategy to address it. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: The escalating problem of marine pollution in the Anthropocene era, its …

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India’s Blue Economy must reconcile growth with equity and ecological limits. Analyse the spatial potential of India’s deep-sea fisheries. Examine the challenges of over-exploitation and habitat degradation, and suggest geoeconomic strategies for their sustainable development.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q2. India’s Blue Economy must reconcile growth with equity and ecological limits. Analyse the spatial potential of India’s deep-sea fisheries. Examine the challenges of over-exploitation and habitat degradation, and suggest geoeconomic strategies for their sustainable development. (15 M) Difficulty …

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India’s Blue Economy – Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries

Syllabus: Economy & Ecology Source:  PIB Context: NITI Aayog released a report “India’s Blue Economy – Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries” outlining a scientific, sustainable, and inclusive roadmap for developing India’s deep-sea and offshore fisheries. About India’s Blue Economy – Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries: Current Status and Overview: Underdeveloped Sector: …

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Exercise in News

Source: PIB Context: The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy are conducting two major maritime exercises — NATPOLREX-X (2025) off Chennai and Exercise Konkan-25 off the western coast — to strengthen India’s preparedness. About Exercise in News: NATPOLREX-X 2025 Host & Organiser: Conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from October 5–6, 2025, off the …

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