Environment

4 Jul | UPSC Current Affairs: World Drug Report 2024, Saryu River, Swami Vivekananda & More

UPSC GS 1 World Drug Report 2024  News: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has published the World Drug Report 2024. World Drug Report: This annual report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provides an overview of global, regional, and subregional trends in drug demand and supply. Key Findings:  […]

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28 Jun | UPSC Current Affairs: ULLAS-Nav Bharat, CCTNS, Bannerghatta Park and More

UPSC GS 2 ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram News: Ladakh has achieved a 97% literacy rate following the implementation of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram scheme, making it a fully “functionally literate” administrative unit. Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) -Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram Definition: It is a centrally sponsored initiative running

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5 Jun | UPSC Current Affairs: Ahilyabai Holkar, Exit Polls, Anti-incumbency, Sunkoshi River & More

UPSC GS 1 Ahilyabai Holkar News: Recently, the 300th birth anniversary of the Maratha queen Ahilya Bai Holkar was celebrated.  Early Life and Ascension to Power: Born on May 31, 1725, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar became the Holkar Queen of the Maratha Malwa kingdom, India.  Khanderao Holkar’s death in the battle of Kumbher in 1754 led to

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13 May | UPSC Current Affairs: Panama, Hindon River, History Sheets, Sperm Whale, FLiRT & More

GS Paper 1 Panama News: The incoming president of Panama has vowed to make big changes to help alleviate the U.S. border crisis. Central American Position: Panama is situated on the Isthmus of Panama, serving as a narrow land bridge connecting North and South America. Borders and Surroundings: It shares borders with Costa Rica and

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Coral Reefs: Types, Formation, Threats and Significance | UPSC

Introduction Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on the planet, providing habitats for a vast array of marine life and offering numerous benefits to humans. However, these delicate ecosystems face a myriad of threats that endanger their existence. Understanding the types, formation, threats, and significance of coral reefs is crucial for

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19 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Environment & Economy Explained

Embodied Carbon News: Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building or infrastructure. Examples: Any CO₂ created during the manufacturing of building materials (material extraction. CO₂ produced maintaining the building and eventually demolishing it, transporting the waste, and recycling it. Green Credit

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15 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Environment & International Relations

Sungrazing Comets News: A tiny sungrazer comet named SOHO-5008 was discovered, photographed, and then destroyed within a span of 24 hours during a recent total solar eclipse in North America. Comet: Comets are large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun. These ancient objects are leftovers from the formation of the solar

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UPSC Current Affairs: Education, Economy, Environment, Health & More

GS Paper 1 Student Suicides in India News:  Several recent student suicides in premier institutes have pointed to an underlying problem of student suicide that requires attention.  Student Suicides in Higher Institutions:  Student Suicides at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): In 2024, five student suicides have already been reported across various IIT campuses, including two

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UPSC Current Affairs: Must-Know Topics (Climate, Environment, Geography)

GS Paper 1 Arctic Amplification: Causes, Effects, Solutions News: 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

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UPSC Current Affairs: Bahais to WR Tech, CoViNet, UNESCO, IRENA, Wildlife & more

GS Paper 1 Bahais News: Human Rights Watch has released a report stating that the prolonged and systematic repression of Baha’is by Iranian authorities constitutes the crime against humanity of persecution. The Bahais : Origin and History:  Bahais are adherents of a religious movement that emerged in Iran during the 19th century. The movement was

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