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The warming of extra-polar oceans has transformed sea surface temperature anomalies into a major driver of atmospheric instability. Explain the relationship between sea surface temperatures and atmospheric circulation. Discuss its influence on precipitation extremes.

Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Q2. The warming of extra-polar oceans has transformed sea surface temperature anomalies into a major driver of atmospheric instability. Explain the relationship between sea surface temperatures and atmospheric circulation. Discuss its influence on precipitation …

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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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The Indian Ocean as the Cradle of a New Blue Economy

Source:  TH Context: The Indian Ocean is emerging as a focal point of global climate, economic and geopolitical shifts, prompting calls for a new Blue Economy framework. About The Indian Ocean as the Cradle of a New Blue Economy: India’s Historical Leadership in Ocean Governance: Championing “Common Heritage of Mankind”: India aligned with Small Island …

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Jellyfish

Source:  IE Context: France’s Gravelines Nuclear Power Station temporarily shut down three reactors after a massive jellyfish swarm clogged its cooling system. About Jellyfish: What it is? Jellyfish are free-swimming marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum Cnidaria and class Scyphozoa. They are ancient species, existing for over 500 million years. Scientific Name: While “jellyfish” is …

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