UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24 April 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
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 …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Q5. The fourth global coral bleaching event marks a tipping point in marine ecology. Analyse its scale and causes. Evaluate its repercussions on marine species. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Scientists have confirmed that the world’s worst ongoing global coral bleaching event has now …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Australian researchers are exploring the concept of “marine cloud brightening” as a potential solution to mitigate coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef caused by extreme heat. This approach involves using water cannons to spray seawater into the sky, which results in the formation of brighter, …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation, Pollution Source: IE Context: Coral reefs are not looking too healthy as increased ocean temperature caused by climate change is the main cause of coral bleaching events. Coral reefs: These are limestone structures (found in more than 100 countries) built by thousands of tiny coral creatures called polyps …
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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. What causes coral bleaching? Examine the impact of bleaching on wildlife and humans. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express The Hindu Why the question: A wide stretch of the Great Barrier Reef has been hit by a sixth mass bleaching event, the …
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