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INSTA REVISION MODULES : Environment Module for UPSC CSE MAINS 2026

Here is the Revision Module on Environment which consists of important current affairs. If you find errors, please send a mail to offline@insightsias.com. We shall recheck and make the changes accordingly. Happy Studies. All the Best . 🙂 INSIGHTS Mains 2026 Exclusive (Environment) : DOWNLOAD HERE   Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE Please subscribe to …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Fragility of Western Ghats

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction The recent catastrophic landslide in Kerala’s Wayanad district has once again cast a harsh light on the ecological vulnerability of the Western Ghats. The Western Ghats are a global biodiversity hotspot and the water tower of Peninsular India. However, the region faces an …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s Heat Wave Crisis

General Studies-1; Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,  Introduction India is facing an unprecedented climate crisis, with temperatures consistently crossing 45°C to 48°C across Northern, Central, and Eastern regions. A stark manifestation of this crisis occurred when all 50 of the world’s hottest cities on a given day were recorded inside India, with …

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The Legislative Vacuum in India’s Heat Crisis

Source:  TH Subject:  Disaster Management Context: Researchers have highlighted a critical legislative vacuum where 57% of Indian districts are now heat-prone, yet outdoor informal workers remain excluded from national safety laws. About The Legislative Vacuum in India’s Heat Crisis: What it is? The legislative vacuum refers to the absence of binding, enforceable laws that protect …

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Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System

Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: What it is? The Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) is India’s first AI-enabled urban flood early warning and decision support system, established …

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