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You, Jaya, are the forest officer overseeing the forest range in Jhargram, West Bengal, a region known for its high elephant population and significant elephant corridors that intersect with human settlements.

Q7. You, Jaya, are the forest officer overseeing the forest range in Jhargram, West Bengal, a region known for its high elephant population and significant elephant corridors that intersect with human settlements. Over recent years, increasing incidents of crop destruction, property damage, and occasional injuries caused by elephant herds have heightened tensions among local communities …

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Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve

Source:  PIB  Context: The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh has been notified as India’s 56th tiger reserve. This milestone reflects India’s ongoing efforts to conserve tigers and their habitats under Project Tiger and the National Wildlife Plan. About Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve: Location: Spread over 2,829.38 sq. km in Chhattisgarh, encompassing Guru …

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Eurasian Otter

Source:  IE Context: A rescue operation conducted by the Pune Forest Department and RESQ Charitable Trust has revealed a rare Eurasian Otter in Indapur, Pune District, a species previously unrecorded in this area. About Eurasian Otter: Scientific name: Lutra lutra Habitat: Found in streams, rivers, lakes, freshwater and peat swamps, ocean shores, and rice fields; …

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Indian Wild Ass

Source:  PIB Context: The population of wild asses in Gujarat, India, has seen a significant rise, reaching 7,672 as per the 2024 Wild Ass Population Estimation (WAPE). This marks a 26.14% increase from the 6,082 wild asses recorded in 2020. About Indian Wild Ass: Species and Habitat: It is a sub-species of the Asian Wild …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 11 June 2024

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to post/upload …

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Deforestation is continuing unabated and it needs a comprehensive strategy integrating sustainable economic and technological measures to harmonize development and environmental protection. Examine.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. Deforestation is continuing unabated and it needs a comprehensive strategy integrating sustainable economic and technological measures to harmonize development and environmental protection. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth , Insights  on India Why the question: Raising ambition, accelerating action: Towards enhanced Nationally …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 6 June 2024

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to post/upload …

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The warming of oceans poses a significant threat to aquatic ecology, with far-reaching consequences for marine species, ecosystems, and human societies. Analyse.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. The warming of oceans poses a significant threat to aquatic ecology, with far-reaching consequences for marine species, ecosystems, and human societies. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India Why the question: UNESCO’s State of Ocean Report highlights key knowledge …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE : 31 May 2024

Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2023: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial …

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The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework represents a critical step towards reversing the global biodiversity crisis. However, its success hinges on overcoming significant challenges across the world. Discuss.

Topic:Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework represents a critical step towards reversing the global biodiversity crisis. However, its success hinges on overcoming significant challenges across the world. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India Why the question: The fourth meeting of …

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American bald eagle

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: The American bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list in 2007, marking a significant milestone in its conservation. The bird’s population has steadily increased since then, with a 2021 report stating that the number of bald eagles in the wild has quadrupled since 2009. The bald …

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50 years of the Stockholm Conference

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environmental Conservation-related issues.   Source: DTE  Context: “Stockholm+50: A healthy planet for the prosperity of all — our responsibility, our opportunity” was held in the year 2022 to mark the 50 years of the Stockholm Conference ( Report of United Nations Conference on the Human Environment).   About Stockholm Conference, 1972 This was …

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As the human activities increased and development took place on a large scale, the wildlife and the ecosystems were affected by it. Analyse. Do you think that environmental objectives should be secondary to developmental objectives?

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5. As the human activities increased and development took place on a large scale, the wildlife and the ecosystems were affected by it. Analyse. Do you think that environmental objectives should be secondary to developmental objectives?  (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on …

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