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Rapid urban expansion and illegal constructions in ecologically sensitive zones pose serious challenges to sustainable development. Discuss the Environmental implications and suggest policy measures to balance growth ecological integrity.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management. Q5. Rapid urban expansion and illegal constructions in ecologically sensitive zones pose serious challenges to sustainable development. Discuss the Environmental implications and suggest policy measures to balance growth ecological integrity. (10M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: The question tests …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Monitoring of Pesticide Residues in Food

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction The call by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare for a nationwide strategy to monitor pesticide residues in food is of immense significance in the context of public health and food safety in India. Contamination …

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Malwa Canal

Source:  NIE  Context: The Malwa Canal project in Punjab seeks to improve irrigation in southern regions but raises environmental concerns over forest land impacts. About Malwa Canal Project: States Involved: Punjab and Rajasthan. River Source: Originates from the Sutlej River at Harike Headworks in Ferozepur district. Length and Depth: The canal spans 149.53 kilometers and …

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Menace of Microplastic

Syllabus: Environment Source:  DTE  Context: As the world moves toward the finalization of the Global Plastics Treaty, reducing microplastic pollution has become an urgent priority, demanding a multi-pronged approach involving regulations, innovative technologies, and global cooperation.  What are Microplastics and Their Classifications Definition: Plastics less than 5 mm in diameter, formed through fragmentation or intentionally …

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Illegal Sand Mining

Source:  TH Context: Villagers from Assam and Meghalaya, particularly along areas with ongoing inter-state boundary disputes, have united against illegal sand mining that threatens the local ecosystem, livelihoods, and road infrastructure. About Rivers in news: Kolong River (Assam) Location: Morigaon district, Assam Joins: The Brahmaputra River Significance: The Kolong is a major distributary of the …

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Addressing Coastal Erosion: Challenges and Solutions

Syllabus: Geography/Environment Source: The Hindu Context: Coastal erosion in Tamil Nadu is increasingly threatening livelihoods and infrastructure due to both natural processes and human interventions.   What is Coastal erosion? It refers to the loss of coastal land due to the action of waves, currents, and human activities.   Examples: Tamil Nadu, with India’s second-longest …

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Stubble burning has been a major cause of air pollution and many efforts to tackle it have yielded mixed results. Examine the potential of bio-decomposers to address this issue.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 6. Stubble burning has been a major cause of air pollution and many efforts to tackle it have yielded mixed results. Examine the potential of bio-decomposers to address this issue. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Delhi government, in a …

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