Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q6. “In water-scarce regions, the cost of water is paid more in labour-time than in money.” Explain how this affects rural productivity. Suggest robust responses to address this challenge. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Water scarcity is increasingly becoming a binding constraint …
Syllabus: Environment Source: UNCCD Context: The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the U.S. National Drought Mitigation Centre released a Drought Hotspots Around the World 2023-2025 report highlighting intensifying drought hotspots between 2023–2025. Key Summary of Report Drought Hotspots Around the World 2023-2025: Global Escalation: Droughts have intensified across Africa, the Mediterranean, Latin America, …
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Syllabus: Disaster & Agriculture Source: OECD Context: The OECD released its latest report “Global Drought Outlook 2025” warning of worsening drought impacts globally, with 40% of the planet now experiencing more frequent and intense droughts About Global Drought Outlook 2025: What it is: A global assessment of evolving drought trends, impacts, and adaptation policies. Published …
Source: NIE Context: The Malwa Canal project in Punjab seeks to improve irrigation in southern regions but raises environmental concerns over forest land impacts. About Malwa Canal Project: States Involved: Punjab and Rajasthan. River Source: Originates from the Sutlej River at Harike Headworks in Ferozepur district. Length and Depth: The canal spans 149.53 kilometers and …
InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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