Tag: Water Management

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What is eutrophication and how does it develop in aquatic ecosystems? Evaluate its ecological and economic impacts and enumerate the strategies required for its prevention and ecological restoration.

Topic: Environment & ecology Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Q5. What is eutrophication and how does it develop in aquatic ecosystems? Evaluate its ecological and economic impacts and enumerate the strategies required for its prevention and ecological restoration. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rising incidents of lake pollution and algal …

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Discuss the role of irrigation systems in enhancing agricultural productivity. Evaluate the limitations of canal-based irrigation.

Topic: Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage Q5. Discuss the role of irrigation systems in enhancing agricultural productivity. Evaluate the limitations of canal-based irrigation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Irrigation remains central to India’s agricultural productivity amid climate variability, while concerns over efficiency and sustainability of traditional systems …

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“Heat is emerging as a new driver of drought in India’s changing climate regime.” Explain the mechanisms through which rising temperatures intensify drought conditions. Examine its implications for agricultural planning.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “Heat is emerging as a new driver of drought in India’s changing climate regime.” Explain the mechanisms through which rising temperatures intensify drought conditions. Examine its implications for agricultural planning. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The increasing occurrence of heat …

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Watershed Mahotsav

Context: Union Minister of Agriculture will inaugurate the Watershed Mahotsav in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, on November 11, 2025. About Watershed Mahotsav: What it is? The Watershed Mahotsav is a national festival celebrating community participation in sustainable watershed management. It focuses on integrating citizens, policymakers, and local bodies to promote holistic soil and water conservation in …

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China’s ‘Sponge Cities’ and Their Flood Challenges

Content for Mains Enrichment   Source: Reuters Context: China’s recent devastating floods have raised questions about the effectiveness of its “sponge city” initiative launched in 2015 to reduce urban flood risks.   What is a “sponge city”? A “sponge city” is an urban initiative that employs nature-based solutions like permeable surfaces, canals, ponds, and wetland …

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