Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: TH Context: The article discusses that the exploitation of forest resources due to uncontrolled and unsustainable practices has degraded forest landscapes. The UN’s Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) has spurred global tree-planting initiatives. Despite media attention and public participation, these efforts face criticism in India and world for limited community …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 July 2024 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: Environment Conservation Source: UN Context: UNESCO recently added 11 new biosphere reserves worldwide, spanning countries like Colombia, Italy, Mongolia, and the Republic of Korea. These reserves, including two transboundary sites, aim to conserve biodiversity and cultural heritage amid global biodiversity and climate challenges. What are Biosphere reserves? Biosphere reserves are areas designated by UNESCO to promote the conservation …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 6 July 2024 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 …
Source: PIB Context: The Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) began yesterday at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, addressing issues of plastic waste management, recycling, and sustainability to promote circularity. About GCPRS: The Global Conclave on Plastics Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS), organized by the AIPMA (All-India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), gathers industry stakeholders to …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 2 July 2024 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 …
Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has approved Rs 56 crore for the next phase of Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and Lesser Florican conservation. Since 2016, the Wildlife Institute of India has led a conservation program for the long-term recovery of the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican. The next phase, …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 June 2024 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. …
Syllabus: Internal Security/ Environment Conservation Source: IE Context: The Indian government must recognize the strategic and ecological significance of the Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) islands. Strategic Significance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands for India Forward Défense Position: Crucial presence in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Key in monitoring and …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 June 2024 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 …
Source: TH Context: A limbless amphibian, the striped caecilian (Ichthyophis spp), has been newly discovered in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve during a recent survey. About Striped caecilian: They are classified under the order Apoda, a limbless amphibian known for spending most of its life burrowed under soil. These wormlike creatures have …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 June 2024 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 …
Source: DTE Context: Snow leopards, carnivores of High Mountain Asia, also consume plants, particularly those of the Myricaria genus. This was discovered by Japanese scientists through analysis of faecal samples collected in Kyrgyzstan’s Tien-Shan Mountains.
Context: A rare four-horned antelope has been sighted for the first time in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve. About the four-horned antelope, also known as Chousingha: It is a small bovid antelope found in Asia. Unique for its four horns, only males bear them, with one pair between the ears and another on the forehead. …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 June 2024 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: Environment Conservation/ Geography: Conservation of Resources Source: IE Context: Urban India faces recurring water crises due to fast-depleting aquifers. Despite efforts by the government to provide tap water, aquifer health remains neglected. India’s Status: India is endowed with rich water resources: India has 4% of the world’s water resources India has 1123 billion cubic metres of surface …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 10 June 2024 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 linkages …
Syllabus: Environmental Conservation/ Governance: Government Policies and Interventions Source: UNESCO Context: UNESCO has launched the Greening Curriculum Guidance (GCG) and Green School Quality Standards (GSQS) under the Greening Education Partnership. More about the initiative: Goal: Greening at least 50% of schools globally by 2030 through the Greening Education Partnership. Target Audience: Policy-makers, education ministries, …
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