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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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Explain the concept of Earth’s energy imbalance and its significance in understanding contemporary climate change. Highlight its key drivers.

Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. Explain the concept of Earth’s energy imbalance and its significance in understanding contemporary climate change. Highlight its key drivers. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent WMO State of …

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Doomsday Glacier (Thwaites Glacier)

Context: A new scientific study has found rapidly increasing ice fractures in the Thwaites Glacier, indicating possible destabilisation pathways for the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. About Doomsday Glacier (Thwaites Glacier): What it is? The Thwaites Glacier, popularly called the “Doomsday Glacier”, is one of the largest and fastest-changing glaciers on Earth. It acts as a …

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El Niño

Source:  DTE Subject:  Geography Context: Climate models and ocean observations show early signals of a possible El Niño return in 2026, as warming in the equatorial Pacific weakens La Niña conditions. About El Niño: What it is? El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), marked by abnormal warming of surface …

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Modern warfare leaves invisible yet far-reaching environmental scars. Analyse this statement with reference to ongoing conflicts. Evaluate its impact on global climate goals.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Q6. Modern warfare leaves invisible yet far-reaching environmental scars. Analyse this statement with reference to ongoing conflicts. Evaluate its impact on global climate goals. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The environmental impact of wars is emerging as a major unaccounted driver of climate change …

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The fourth global coral bleaching event marks a tipping point in marine ecology. Analyse its scale and causes. Evaluate its repercussions on marine species.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Q5. The fourth global coral bleaching event marks a tipping point in marine ecology. Analyse its scale and causes. Evaluate its repercussions on marine species. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Scientists have confirmed that the world’s worst ongoing global coral bleaching event has now …

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Glacier Meltdown

Context: Global glaciers have lost over 7 trillion tons of ice since 2000, with 2023 marking a record 604 billion tons lost. Glacier melting is now a bigger contributor to sea level rise than ice loss in Greenland or Climate Change and Glacier Meltdown: Data & Facts: Glaciers lost ice at a rate of 255 …

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Glacier Meltdown

Context: A recent study revealed that 110 glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh’s eastern Himalayas have disappeared over 32 years (1988-2020), with glacial cover shrinking by 309.85 sq. km. About Glacier Meltdown: What is Glacier Meltdown? Glacial retreat occurs when glaciers melt faster than the accumulation of new ice and snow, leading to reduced ice cover and …

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Global Warming

Syllabus: Environment Source:  IE  Context: The year 2024 marked a grim milestone as global temperatures breached the 1.5°C threshold for the first time. Definition: Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth’s average temperature due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) like carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) in the …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 November 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. …

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Paris Agreement

Source:  IE Context: Argentina, under President Javier Milei’s leadership, is reconsidering its commitment to the Paris Agreement, citing philosophical disagreements and a re-evaluation of its climate strategies. About Paris Agreement: Adoption: Signed in 2015 by 195 countries to address global climate change. Goals: Limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, with efforts to cap …

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1.5°C Goal & Climate Crisis

Syllabus: Climate change Source:  IE  Context: As world leaders prepare for the annual climate conference in Baku, a renewed focus on climate finance and stringent emission reduction is crucial to prevent severe climate repercussions. Unabated rise of emissions: Current emissions: In 2023, global emissions reached 57.1 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, marking a 1.3% increase …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 October 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 October 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 …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 26 June 2024

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to post/upload …

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