Current Affairs for UPSC IAS

Practice Question:

Explain how Montreal protocol is successful in reducing ozone depletion?

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In spite of a number of elephant conservation measures being run by India, it has not been able to address the issue of falling numbers of elephants. Critically examine the reasons for it and suggest what else can be done.

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Explain how conserving waterbodies can help tackle India’s worst water crisis.

Practice Question:

illustrate the provisions of forest rights act 2005. Also, examine whether it has been successful in preserving tribal rights. Elucidate with examples.

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Once plastic particles reach the marine environment, wind and global ocean currents can spread them around the world. Ocean plastic pollution is an alarming issue due to its persistence, complexity, steady growth and the pervasive impacts it has on ecosystems. Discuss.

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Discuss the consequences of weak El Nino conditions with reference to India. Also suggest measures to mitigate its impact.

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Given the weak efforts of the developed world to assist the developing countries so far, India has had to chart a path largely through its own economic and financial arrangements. Discuss how far this path is sustainable.