The Gulf of Aden

Source: News on AirSubject: Mapping Context: The Indian Navy's mission-deployed stealth frigate, INS Trikand, successfully foiled a piracy attempt on the merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden. The Gulf of Aden About The Gulf of Aden: What It Is? The Gulf of Aden is a highly strategic, deepwater marine basin that …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 29 July 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 …

Discuss the importance of stringent safety measures and regulations in preventing oil spills and minimizing their impact on marine ecosystems.

Topic: Environmental Pollution and Degradation  Q5. Discuss the importance of stringent safety measures and regulations in preventing oil spills and minimizing their impact on marine ecosystems. (250 words) Difficulty Level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express, Insights on India Why the Question? Typhoon Gaemi has wreaked havoc across Taiwan, the Philippines and parts of southeastern China. The resultant …

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement

Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet has approved India’s signing of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. This decision aims to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, known as the “High Seas.” The Ministry of Earth Sciences will lead the implementation of the BBNJ Agreement. About Biodiversity Beyond National …

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

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Temporary global warming surpassing 2°C could lead to severe long-term impacts on marine ecosystems. Analyse.

Topic: geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 2. Temporary global warming surpassing 2°C could lead to severe long-term impacts on marine ecosystems. Analyse. (150 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question …