Tag: Climate Resilience

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Climate-induced crop losses expose the limits of India’s input-centric agricultural strategy. Assess the implications of large-scale weather-related damage. Suggest a risk-resilient reform package beyond insurance.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q4. Climate-induced crop losses expose the limits of India’s input-centric agricultural strategy. Assess the implications of large-scale weather-related damage. Suggest a risk-resilient reform package beyond insurance. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Because rising climate volatility is making crop failures …

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Aravalli Hills Controversy

Source: FL Subject: Environment Context: The Supreme Court has approved a new height-based definition of the Aravalli Hills, triggering nationwide concern as environmentalists warn it may deregulate large ecologically sensitive areas beyond mining. The move has sparked protests under the “Save Aravalli” campaign, citing long-term ecological risks. About Aravalli Hills Controversy: What are the Aravalli …

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Explain meaning and core components of environment. Analyse structural and functional interdependence across these components. Evaluate how current economic pathways destabilise environmental equilibrium.

Topic: Environment- Meaning, components Q5. Explain meaning and core components of environment. Analyse structural and functional interdependence across these components. Evaluate how current economic pathways destabilise environmental equilibrium. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Environmental equilibrium is collapsing due to resource-intensive economic models, requiring a clear conceptual understanding of environment, its …

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ARISE Program

Source:   ET Subject:  Environment Context: At the COP30 Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) launched a new program — ARISE (Accelerating Resilience Investments and Innovations for Sustainable Economies) — with initial funding of $100 million from Germany and Spain About ARISE Program: What it is? ARISE is the next-generation resilience program …

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Environmental Ethics in Indian Philosophy

Syllabus: Applied Ethics Source:  TOI Context: Article in news revisited how Ayurveda and ancient Indian philosophy embed environmental ethics in the triad of water, soil, and spirit—a timely reminder as India advances climate resilience and sustainable farming goals. About Environmental Ethics in Indian Philosophy: What it is? It is a moral framework that perceives nature …

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Typhoon Kalmaegi

Source:  FP Context: Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Vietnam’s central coast, forcing flight cancellations and mass evacuations after killing over 114 people in the Philippines, where it caused widespread flooding, destruction, and displacement. About Typhoon Kalmaegi: What it is? Typhoon Kalmaegi is a tropical cyclone that developed over the western Pacific Ocean, characterized by strong winds, torrential …

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Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2025 Report

Syllabus: Poverty   Source:  UNDP Context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) released the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2025 Report titled “Overlapping Hardships: Poverty and Climate Hazards”. About Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2025 Report: About MPI 2025 Report: What it is? The MPI is …

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Describe the working principles of a Multi-Hazard Early Warning System. Explain how such systems contribute to regional disaster risk reduction in India.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena Q1. Describe the working principles of a Multi-Hazard Early Warning System. Explain how such systems contribute to regional disaster risk reduction in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: PIB Why the question: The scientific working, institutional mechanisms, and geographical implications of India’s Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems and their role in …

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Disasters in India are often less “natural” and more a consequence of unplanned development. Illustrate with recent examples and suggest reforms needed in developmental planning.

Topic: Disaster management Q2. Disasters in India are often less “natural” and more a consequence of unplanned development. Illustrate with recent examples and suggest reforms needed in developmental planning. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Because disasters in India increasingly expose how developmental choices like urbanisation, deforestation, and faulty planning convert …

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Examine the challenges of inter-governmental coordination in disaster governance. Outline the institutional reforms required for a holistic and integrated approach.

Topic: Disaster and disaster management Q6. Examine the challenges of inter-governmental coordination in disaster governance. Outline the institutional reforms required for a holistic and integrated approach. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent notifications assigning disaster tasks to various Ministries highlight the issue of fragmented responsibilities and the urgent need for …

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Technology-Driven Disaster Management Strategy

Syllabus: Disaster Management Source:  IE Context: 2025 Himalayan floods in J&K, Himachal, Punjab, and Uttarakhand caused heavy loss of life and property, exposing disaster preparedness gaps. Experts urge a technology-driven disaster management approach for a future-ready Himalayan strategy. About Technology-Driven Disaster Management Strategy: Himalayan Disaster Profile: Geologically Fragile: Himalayas are young fold mountains, still rising, …

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Explain the mechanisms of rainfall variability across the Indian subcontinent. How do Western Disturbances and tropical cyclones complement the monsoon system?

Topic: Precipitation-Forms & Types, Distribution of rainfall Q1. Explain the mechanisms of rainfall variability across the Indian subcontinent. How do Western Disturbances and tropical cyclones complement the monsoon system? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rainfall variability is central to India’s climate discourse, with frequent droughts and floods. Western Disturbances and …

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ICAR’s AI-Powered Agromet Advisory

Source:  News on Air Context: ICRISAT and ICAR have launched an AI-powered, context-specific Agromet Advisory Service for climate-resilient agriculture. About ICAR’s AI-Powered Agromet Advisory: What it is? It is a real-time, personalised climate advisory system developed using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to assist smallholder farmers in making informed agricultural decisions amid rising …

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Examine how traditional sacred groves contribute to climate resilience. In what ways can they complement India’s climate adaptation policies?

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Examine how traditional sacred groves contribute to climate resilience. In what ways can they complement India’s climate adaptation policies? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: Revival of sacred groves like the Chudasidh Adavad oran in Rajasthan has shown their role in …

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Identify the major limitations of India’s current urban water infrastructure. Suggest comprehensive reforms to enhance climate resilience and ensure equitable access to water.

Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. Identify the major limitations of India’s current urban water infrastructure. Suggest comprehensive reforms to enhance climate resilience and ensure equitable access to water. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: …

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“Wetland conservation is no longer a luxury but a necessity in developing economies”. Illustrate with examples how wetlands contribute to climate resilience. Analyse why their neglect persists despite their known benefits.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “Wetland conservation is no longer a luxury but a necessity in developing economies”. Illustrate with examples how wetlands contribute to climate resilience. Analyse why their neglect persists despite their known benefits. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: In the backdrop of …

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UNEP launched the NDC Cooling Guidelines 2025

Syllabus: Environment Source:  UNEP Context: The UNEP launched the NDC Cooling Guidelines 2025 to help countries integrate sustainable cooling into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), addressing rising emissions and heat-related vulnerabilities. About UNEP launched the NDC Cooling Guidelines 2025: What it is? A global framework offering countries a structured process to include cooling measures in climate …

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