Heatwaves: Causes, Effects, Prediction and Mitigation | UPSC Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced above-average heat wave days for India. Total duration of heatwaves in India has increased by about three days during the last 30 years and a further increase of 12-18 days is expected by 2060. Analysis What is a Heatwave? […]
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Arctic Amplification: Causes, Effects, Solutions Context: While the Earth’s surface as a whole has warmed by around 1.2*C since the industrial revolution, temperatures are not rising at the same rate in all corners of the world. One difference is the faster pace that land areas are warming compared to the ocean. But perhaps the biggest
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Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) Context: The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was extended in parts of Arunachal, Nagaland for six more months. Analysis The AFSPA is used to maintain public order in “disturbed areas” with the help of the armed forces. In case an area is declared “disturbed” in the Official Gazette, a
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India Employment Report 2024 The India Employment Report 2024 was recently released by the Institute for Human Development and International Labour Organisation (ILO). There have been “paradoxical improvements” in labour market indicators such as the labour force participation rate, workforce participation rate, and unemployment rate in India in recent years after long-term deterioration from 2000-2019.
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