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Explain the spatial distribution of solar energy potential across India. Analyse how topography, latitude, and climatic factors influence it. Evaluate the future prospects of achieving balanced regional solar development.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q2. Explain the spatial distribution of solar energy potential across India. Analyse how topography, latitude, and climatic factors influence it. Evaluate the future prospects of achieving balanced regional solar development. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: BL Why the …

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India’s Second Mineral Exploration Contract

Source:  IE Context: India has secured a second exploration contract from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) in the Carlsberg Ridge, Indian Ocean. This makes India the first country with two PMS contracts, commanding the largest allocated area for PMS exploration globally. About India’s Second Mineral Exploration Contract: What it is? Signed …

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The growing momentum for seabed mining risks accelerating biodiversity loss in fragile marine ecosystems. Discuss key ecological threats. How can international regulatory frameworks be strengthened?

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Q6. The growing momentum for seabed mining risks accelerating biodiversity loss in fragile marine ecosystems. Discuss key ecological threats. How can international regulatory frameworks be strengthened? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent 2025 studies in the Clarion Clipperton Zone and UN-level debates have highlighted …

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Impact Of Deep-Sea Mining

Syllabus: Environment Source:  IE Context: A new study published in Nature reveals that a Pacific Ocean seabed mined in 1979 has not recovered after 40+ years, raising alarm over the long-term ecological impact. This comes amid global discussions at the UN’s International Seabed Authority (ISA) on regulating or halting deep sea mining activities. What is …

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Going green: On Budget 2023’s and India’s net-zero commitment

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and Related Issue/Environment-Conservation   Source: TH  Direction: The article covers initiatives taken by India to promote Green Growth & highlights proposals in the Union Budget in this regard.    Context: The Finance Minister’s latest Union Budget 2023-24 has laid emphasis on the government’s commitment to move towards net-zero carbon …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 3 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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International Solar Alliance:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions.   Context: Nepal has become the 105th member country to sign on to the Framework Agreement of International Solar Alliance (ISA).   International Solar Alliance (ISA):                           The ISA was conceived as a joint effort by India and France to mobilise efforts against climate change through the …

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UN Observer status to Solar Alliance:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions.   Context: The UN General Assembly has conferred Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a historic decision which India said would help provide for a well-defined cooperation between the Alliance and the United Nations that would benefit global energy growth and development.   Significance of …

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International Solar Alliance General Assembly:

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   Context: The fourth general assembly of The International Solar Alliance (ISA), is being held virtually. It is presided over by Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and the President of the ISA …

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