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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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UPSC: Must-Know Facts (Geophysics, Economy, Current Affairs) – 22 Mar 2024

GS Paper 1 Battle of Okinawa News: The United States has returned twenty-two historic artifacts to Japan that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Battle of Okinawa:  The Battle of Okinawa, (April 1–June 21, 1945), World War II was a battle fought between U.S. and Japanese forces on Okinawa. The

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Planetary Boundaries Framework: Concept and Significance | UPSC

Planetary Boundaries Framework: Concept and Significance Context: The 2024 Tyler Prize for environmental achievement was awarded to Johan Rockstrom for his pioneering work in the development of the Planetary Boundaries Framework. He had led the team of international researchers who originated the planetary Boundary Framework in 2009. The prestigious Tyler Prize is often described as

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