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Assess the vulnerability of Himalayan forests to recurring forest fires. Discuss the implications of such fires for biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. Assess the vulnerability of Himalayan forests to recurring forest fires. Discuss the implications of such fires for biodiversity and ecosystem stability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recurring forest …

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Forest Fires in North East India

Source:  DTE Subject:  Environment/Disaster Management Context: Massive forest fires have been raging across Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for over a week, necessitating high-altitude aerial firefighting by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Operations are concentrated in the Lohit Valley and Dzukou Valley, where helicopters are dropping thousands of litres of water to protect fragile Himalayan ecosystems. …

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Odisha reports 542 forest fires in last 7 days, highest in India: FSI

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geophysical phenomenon   Source: HT Context:  Forest fires continued to remain unabated in Odisha after the state recorded 542 such cases in the last seven days making it the highest among all states in the country.   Forest fires in India: Causes of a Forest fire: Natural: Such as lightning, high …

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Examine the reasons behind rising instances of forest fires in India. What measures are needed to mitigate the adverse impacts of forest fires?

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 2. Examine the reasons behind rising instances of forest fires in India. What measures are needed to mitigate the adverse impacts of forest fires? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question:  The question is part of the static …

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Forest fires

General Studies  1 Syllabus: Geography Source: The Hindu Context: In France, Greece, Portugal and Spain, wildfire destroys thousands of hectares of land, forces thousands from their homes and kills several emergency personnel. A wildfire is a major fire that breaks out unpredictably in combustible environments such as dry forests or bush and often burns uncontrollably …

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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues.   Context: Forest fires in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have scorched numerous hectares of greenery.   How’s the situation? In April, Himachal reported about 750 forest fires, while Uttarakhand reported more than 1,500.   Why are Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh vulnerable to forest Fires? Except for periods …

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[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 1 April 2022

  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1 Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts …

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There has been an increase in forest fires events across India. Examine the causes and suggest measures required for forest fire mitigation. (250 words)

Topic: Disaster and disaster management 6. There has been an increase in forest fires events across India. Examine the causes and suggest measures required for forest fire mitigation. (250 words)   Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: DownToEarth   Why the question: A fire has engulfed a vast expanse of forest area in West Bengal’s Purulia district …

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Enumerate the causes for the rising instances of forest fires in India. What measures are needed to mitigate the adverse impacts of forest fires?

Topic: Disaster and disaster management. 6. Enumerate the causes for the rising instances of forest fires in India. What measures are needed to mitigate the adverse impacts of forest fires? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth Why the question: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) February 23, 2022, called on global governments …

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Forest fires are a regular phenomenon in our country often observed during the fire season. But Forest fires have been more frequent than usual and have also taken place during winter. Examine.

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 2. Forest fires are a regular phenomenon in our country often observed during the fire season. But Forest fires have been more frequent than usual and have also taken place during winter. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why …

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Forest fires in the spring and their frequency throughout this year

Topics Covered: Disaster management. Forest fires in the spring and their frequency throughout this year: Context: Since the start of 2021, there has been a series of forest fires in Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland-Manipur border, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, including in wildlife sanctuaries. April-May is the season when forest fires take place in various parts of …

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