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An Ocean of Opportunity in Indian Ocean Region

Source: DD newsSubject: International Relations Context: During his official three-day State Visit to Seychelles, Prime Minister of India co-launched a transformative bilateral roadmap to turn the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) into an Ocean of Opportunity. An Ocean of Opportunity in Indian Ocean Region About An Ocean of Opportunity in Indian Ocean Region: What it is? …

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Explain the geographical characteristics that make island ecosystems highly vulnerable to ecological disturbances. Analyse the impact of climate change and anthropogenic pressures on island ecosystems. Discuss suitable measures for ensuring ecological resilience in island regions.

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. Q2. Explain the geographical characteristics that make island ecosystems highly vulnerable to ecological disturbances. Analyse the impact of climate change and anthropogenic pressures on island ecosystems. Discuss suitable measures …

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Infrastructure for Resilient Island States

  Topics Covered:Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Context: This initiative has been launched by India for developing the infrastructure of small island nations vulnerable to climate change. The new initiative is the result of cooperation between India, the U.K. and Australia and included the participation of leaders of small island nations …

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