Source: BS Subject: Mapping Context: Australia’s south eastern state of Victoria is facing severe bushfires, with authorities issuing a “catastrophic” fire danger rating amid temperatures crossing 40°C. About Victoria State: What it is? Victoria is a state in southeastern Australia, known for its diverse landscapes, economic importance, and political influence. It is the second-most populous …
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Context: A new study published in Nature Climate Change projects that global glacier disappearance will peak around mid-century, with up to 4,000 glaciers vanishing annually under high-warming scenarios. About Glacier Disappearance: What it is? Glacier disappearance refers to the complete extinction of individual glaciers when their area falls below 0.01 sq km or their remaining …
Syllabus: Ecology Source: DTE Context: The world is witnessing its worst coral bleaching event ever, with nearly 84% of global coral reefs affected, as confirmed by NOAA and the International Coral Reef Initiative. What is Coral Bleaching? Coral bleaching occurs when prolonged thermal stress causes corals to expel zooxanthellae (symbiotic algae), leading to loss of …
Context: The United Nations (UN) released its report, The Global Threat of Drying Lands, during COP16 in Riyadh, emphasizing the growing threat of aridity to global agricultural systems. Key Highlights of the UN Report: Extent of Aridity Affects 40% of Earth’s arable lands (5.7 million sq km) and an additional 7% when soil erosion is …
Source: DTE Context: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the European Commission Joint Research Centre launched the “World Drought Atlas” during their 16th conference in Riyadh. About UNCCD’s Drought Atlas: Released By: UNCCD and European Commission Joint Research Centre. Aim: To provide data-driven insights and guidelines to combat the increasing global drought …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 December 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Syllabus: Environment Source: IE Context: Land degradation is undermining Earth’s capacity to sustain humanity, and failure to reverse it will pose challenges for generations to come, a new United Nations report found. What is Land Degradation? Land degradation refers to the decline in the biological, economic, and ecological productivity of land due to unsustainable practices, …
