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UPSC Editorial Analysis: State of the Global Climate Report 2025

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction: The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of the Global Climate Report 2025 is not just a statistical update; it is a “Red Alert” for the planet. It confirms that the decade ending in 2025 was the warmest ever recorded. We are no …

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Panchachuli Mountain Range

Source:  NIE  Context: Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh faces environmental degradation as tourism and emissions accelerate glacier melt in the Panchachuli range. About Panchachuli Mountain Range: Group of Peaks: Comprises five snow-capped peaks, forming a part of the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Altitude Range: Peaks rise from 6,334 m (20,781 ft) to 6,904 m (22,651 ft), with …

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