Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Reuters Context: UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, announced the creation of a $30 billion climate fund named ALTÉRRA. The fund aims to attract $250 billion in investment by the end of the decade, with $25 billion allocated to climate …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: Climate change is causing a significant global phenomenon known as tropicalisation, where tropical species in the ocean are moving towards the poles, while temperate species are retreating. This mass movement of marine life is driven by rising sea temperatures and marine heat waves due to climate change. …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: DTE Various techniques used by women with examples are: There is a need to recognize and include the voices of rural women in climate action efforts, underscoring their valuable lessons and the importance of collaborative approaches for building climate resilience. Usage: The examples can be used …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Vibrio vulnificus, a marine bacterium, could pose a major threat to coastal populations due to ideal conditions created by climate change. This bacterium can cause life-threatening infections and has a high mortality rate, particularly among those with weakened immune systems or comorbidities. Issues: Underreported Cases: Researchers …
Source: DTE Context: The article discusses the potential risks associated with the release of ancient pathogens from melting ice in response to global warming. For example, recently a 30,000-year-old virus was revived from Siberian permafrost, and an anthrax outbreak was linked to the thawing of spores in western Siberia. The warming climate, particularly in …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Conservation Context: Approximately 400,000 years ago, large parts of Greenland were ice-free, and evidence suggests it was covered in spruce trees and scrubby tundra. Scientists have now determined the precise date of this ice-free period to be around 416,000 years ago, lasting for about 14,000 years. Researchers extracted …
Source: DTE Context: A new study published in Nature reveals that climate change has caused a change in the colour of 56 per cent of the world’s oceans. The study found that waters in the tropics, particularly the southern Indian Ocean, have turned green. Green-coloured water indicates an increase in phytoplankton, microscopic plant-like organisms …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: A German factory in Hamburg has developed a process to convert cocoa bean shells into biochar, a black powder that has the potential to counter climate change. The shells are heated in an oxygen-free environment, which locks in greenhouse gases and produces biochar that can be …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: LM Context: McKinsey Global Institute studies and WTO are of the view that globalization is necessary for the path to sustainability and mitigating the impact of climate change. What is Globalization in the context of the Environment? Globalization, in terms of the environment, refers to the …
Source: TH New York City is implementing a new law that requires building owners to make significant emissions cuts or face fines. To comply, property managers are installing carbon capture systems that capture carbon dioxide from building emissions, cool it into a liquid, and mix it into concrete where it becomes a mineral. …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Important geophysical phenomenon/Disaster management Source: IE Context: 13 people died due to heatstroke after they attended a large public gathering in the open in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Why did a heat stroke event happen in Maharashtra? Two different observatories recorded 34.1 and 38 degrees Celsius as the maximum …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena Source: IE Context: According to a new study, flash droughts are becoming more common and faster to develop around the world, and human-caused climate change is a major reason. Highlights of the study: Flash droughts occurred more often than slower ones in tropical/humid places …
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GS Paper 1/3 Syllabus: Salient features of the World’s Physical Geography/ Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: IE Context: According to a new study, an alarming effect on the global temperature, the marine food chain and the stability of ice shelves is being caused by the Antarctic ice sheet’s rapid melting. Background: …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography – Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclones etc Source: DTE Context: Recently large parts of the country experienced hailstorms which were also accompanied by torrents of rain. The hail and rains have led to extensive damage to standing crops in many states, such as Maharashtra, Rajasthan and …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geophysical Phenomenon Source: The Hindu Context: It is clear that climate change increases the upper limit on hurricane strength and rain rate and that it also raises the average sea level and therefore storm surge. Factors that fuels tropical cyclones: Rainfall: Temperature has a clear influence The temperature of both …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Physical Geography (Climate) Source: IE Direction: The article highlights the environmental changes in the Arctic, the factors responsible for these changes, their impact and the way ahead. Context: This year’s assessment of Arctic conditions – the Arctic Report Card, which the US NOAA has produced since 2006, has highlighted …
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