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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Syllabus: Economy & Ecology Source: PIB Context: NITI Aayog released a report “India’s Blue Economy – Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries” outlining a scientific, sustainable, and inclusive roadmap for developing India’s deep-sea and offshore fisheries. About India’s Blue Economy – Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries: Current Status and Overview: Underdeveloped Sector: …
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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “The Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty marks a shift from fragmented to rules-based governance of the high seas”. Explain this shift. Analyse its likely impact on India’s maritime interests. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The …
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Q4. “The International Seabed Authority represents both the promise and the paradox of collective ocean governance”. Assess its relevance for developing countries. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Because India’s 2025 ISA licence in the Carlsberg Ridge revived debates on equity, …
Syllabus: Ecology Source: DTE Context: The global spotlight on marine litter has intensified, with India yet to implement a direct policy targeting mitigation. Experts now emphasize the need to prioritize local-level implementation to address escalating ecological and economic impacts. What is Marine Litter? Definition: Marine litter refers to human-generated waste that ends up in oceans …
Source: TH Context: The Northwest Passage is back in focus amid rising geopolitical tensions, with Canada and the U.S. disputing its legal status as internal waters vs international strait. About the Arctic Region: What is the Arctic? The Arctic is the northernmost polar region of Earth, centered around the North Pole and defined by the …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TH Context: The Philippines’ Foreign Ministry said it summoned China’s Ambassador to protest Beijing’s drawing of baselines around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Places in News: South China Sea Dispute South China Sea: Contains an estimated 11 billion barrels of oil and 190 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Claimed …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: Forbes Context: The United Nations has adopted the High Seas Treaty, the first-ever international treaty aimed at protecting and governing activities such as fishing, mining, and oil extraction in international waters. About the ratification: The treaty, officially known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty (BBNJ), has …
GS Paper 2/3 Syllabus: International Relations/Environment, Conservation Source: IE Context: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has decided that it will start taking permit applications from companies that want to mine the ocean floor. Image Credits: ISA 2021 Background:. Concerns: At the 28th Session of the ISA (Kingston, Jamaica), several countries insisted that …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation Source: IE Context: India urged the member nations of the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea (UNCLOS) for the early conclusion of the International Legally Binding Instrument – Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). Threats to marine biodiversity: Illegal/overfishing, deep-sea mining, oil and gas drilling, etc. A …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International Institutions. Context: The fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC-4) was held in New York to conclude a draft of the instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine Biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). The IGC-4 is convened under the United Nations Convention …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: India remained committed to promoting a free, open and rules-based order rooted in international law and undaunted by coercion, the Centre recently informed Parliament while reiterating support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). …
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GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: Overcoming resistance from China, an unprecedented India-led UN Security Council session recently highlighted the primacy of the UNCLOS. A concept note incorporating the framework was also circulated in this regard. Implications and significance of the move: As per the …
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Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. No answers yet for Somalia What to study? For Prelims and Mains: UNCLOS and overview of the dispute. Context: In the wake of COVID 19 pandemic, upcoming public hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Somalia’s maritime …
