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Source: DTE Context: World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a bulletin (after 7 years gap) indicating a steady recovery of the ozone layer, particularly over the Antarctic region. About Ozone Layer: The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation. It contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) in relation to other parts of the atmosphere, …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation Source: IE Direction: The article discusses the efforts made to repair the ozone hole and how these efforts paid off. Context: The ozone hole, previously thought to be the most serious threat to planetary life, is now predicted to be completely healed by 2066. This is …
GS Paper-1 Syllabus: Geography: Atmosphere Context: Scientists revealed a large, all-season ozone hole in the lower stratosphere over the tropics comparable in-depth to that of the Antarctic hole, but roughly seven times greater in area It is an all-season ozone hole — defined as an area of ozone loss larger than 25% compared with the undisturbed …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5. Montreal Protocol’s accomplishments are unprecedented and it continues to provide an inspiring example of what international cooperation at its best can achieve. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Environment by Shankar Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Global Ozone Day: Context: World Ozone Day is celebrated on 16th September each year to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol. This international environmental treaty for phasing out of production and consumption of Ozone Depleting Substances came into force on this day in 1987. The Day …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 6. Why is Montreal protocol considered the most successful global climate treaty? Evaluate India’s performance in implementing the Montreal Protocol. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Financial Express Why the question: This year’s theme for International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is ‘Montreal …
Context: India will now enter the 26th Conference of Parties, scheduled in November at Glasgow on a strong climate-leadership footing, having ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on August 19. Recently, The Union Cabinet has given its approval for ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation and pollution related issues. 1989 Montreal Protocol Context: India has decided to ratify Kigali Amendment, a key amendment to the Montreal Protocol. What is Kigali Amendment? Negotiated in the Rwandan capital in October 2016. The amendment has already come into force from the start of 2019. It …
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