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UPSC Editorial Analysis: State of the Global Climate Report 2025

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction: The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of the Global Climate Report 2025 is not just a statistical update; it is a “Red Alert” for the planet. It confirms that the decade ending in 2025 was the warmest ever recorded. We are no …

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Assess the vulnerability of Himalayan forests to recurring forest fires. Discuss the implications of such fires for biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. Assess the vulnerability of Himalayan forests to recurring forest fires. Discuss the implications of such fires for biodiversity and ecosystem stability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recurring forest …

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Victoria State

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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Glacier Disappearance

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 …

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Coral Bleaching

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 …

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World Drought Atlas

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 …

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Land Degradation

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, …

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