Source: IE Context: The exponential growth in satellite launches, with over 10,000 active satellites in orbit today, is contributing to space junk pollution. About Space Junk and Its Impact: Definition: Space junk includes defunct satellites, rocket stages, and other debris left in orbit or disintegrated during re-entry. Pollutants Released: Burning satellites release aluminum, nitrogen oxides, …
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Source: IE Context: Argentina, under President Javier Milei’s leadership, is reconsidering its commitment to the Paris Agreement, citing philosophical disagreements and a re-evaluation of its climate strategies. About Paris Agreement: Adoption: Signed in 2015 by 195 countries to address global climate change. Goals: Limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, with efforts to cap …
Source: CCPI Context: The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025 evaluates the climate protection performance of 63 countries and the EU, collectively responsible for over 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions. About Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), 2025: Origin: First published in 2005. Published by: Germanwatch, NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network. Aim: To monitor …
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Syllabus: Multilateral Institution Source: G20.org Context: The G20 Rio de Janeiro Declaration focuses on tackling global challenges and crises while fostering strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Major Outcomes of the Rio G20 Summit Declaration: Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty: Aim: Mobilize finance and knowledge-sharing for country-led programs to fight hunger and poverty. Features: Focus …
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Syllabus: Renewable energy Source: IE Context: China, the largest greenhouse gas emitter and a renewable energy leader, plays a pivotal role in global climate action. Reducing its emissions is vital but poses challenges for renewable energy supply chains and global transitions. China’s Status in Solar Power: Global Leader: China dominates over 80% of global solar …
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Source: NIE Context: Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh faces environmental degradation as tourism and emissions accelerate glacier melt in the Panchachuli range. About Panchachuli Mountain Range: Group of Peaks: Comprises five snow-capped peaks, forming a part of the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Altitude Range: Peaks rise from 6,334 m (20,781 ft) to 6,904 m (22,651 ft), with …
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Source: DTE Context: As climate change intensifies, transitioning to renewable energy is crucial, with solar energy offering abundant yet intermittent supply. Gravity energy storage is emerging as a sustainable solution to stabilize power grids, providing an alternative to batteries. About Gravity Energy Storage: What it is: A renewable energy storage technology that uses gravitational force …
Syllabus: Climate change Source: IE Context: As world leaders prepare for the annual climate conference in Baku, a renewed focus on climate finance and stringent emission reduction is crucial to prevent severe climate repercussions. Unabated rise of emissions: Current emissions: In 2023, global emissions reached 57.1 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, marking a 1.3% increase …
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Context: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported a record rise in global greenhouse gas (GHG) levels, highlighting a surge in carbon dioxide emissions and the warming effects on global temperatures. Greenhouse gas surge: CO₂ concentration increase: 2023 saw 2.3 parts per million (ppm) rise in CO₂ levels from 2022, marking the twelfth consecutive year …
Source: News on Air Context: A new study indicates a dramatic increase in plant cover on the Antarctic Peninsula, attributed to rising temperatures, signalling significant ecological changes. About Antarctic warming: Warming rate: Antarctica is warming at a rate between 0.22°C to 0.32°C per decade, double the global average of 0.14-0.18°C per decade. Antarctic peninsula: This …
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