Points to Remember: Definition of Dead Zones: Areas in the ocean with low oxygen levels (hypoxia) that cannot support most marine life. Causes of Dead Zones: Primarily nutrient pollution (nitrogen and phosphorus) from agricultural runoff, sewage, and industrial discharge. Consequences for Marine Life: Habitat loss, species decline, biodiversity reduction, altered food webs. Economic Impacts: Reduced … Read more
Keywords: Depleting groundwater resources, India, water harvesting, urban areas, effective implementation. Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, with some policy recommendations (opinion-based). Points to Remember: The severity of India’s groundwater depletion. The potential of water harvesting as a solution. Challenges in implementing water harvesting in urban areas. Strategies for effective implementation. Policy and technological interventions. … Read more
Points to Remember: Definition of Blue Revolution Importance of Pisciculture in India Problems hindering pisciculture development Strategies for sustainable pisciculture development Policy recommendations and best practices Introduction: The “Blue Revolution” refers to the significant increase in the production of aquatic organisms, primarily fish, through aquaculture and fisheries management. It aims to enhance food security, improve … Read more
Points to Remember: Definition and significance of Industrial Corridors in India. Identification of major Industrial Corridors. Characteristics of Industrial Corridors (infrastructure, incentives, etc.). Economic and social impacts (positive and negative). Challenges and future prospects. Introduction: Industrial corridors are strategically planned regions designed to accelerate industrial growth and development. They involve the creation of integrated infrastructure, … Read more
Points to Remember: Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP): A flagship program of the Government of India aimed at accelerating the development of 112 most underdeveloped districts. Core Strategies: Focus on improving key indicators across health, nutrition, education, agriculture, and water resources. Convergence: Synergistic collaboration between various government departments and stakeholders. Collaboration: Joint efforts involving central and … Read more
Points to Remember: India’s strategic interests in the Arctic. Economic opportunities in the Arctic. Scientific research and environmental concerns. Geopolitical implications and collaborations. India’s Arctic policy and future plans. Introduction: India’s burgeoning interest in the Arctic region, though geographically distant, is driven by a confluence of strategic, economic, scientific, and environmental factors. While not an … Read more
Points to Remember: Mantle plumes are upwellings of hot rock from deep within the Earth’s mantle. They are thought to be responsible for hotspot volcanism. Their role in plate tectonics is complex and debated, but they can influence plate movement and create volcanic chains. Introduction: Plate tectonics, the theory describing the movement of Earth’s lithospheric … Read more
Points to Remember: IRNSS’s primary purpose is to provide accurate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services to India. It enhances India’s strategic autonomy in navigation. It offers improved accuracy and reliability compared to GPS in the Indian region. IRNSS has diverse applications beyond navigation. Introduction: India’s reliance on foreign satellite navigation systems like GPS, GLONASS, … Read more
Points to Remember: Communalism: A belief system that promotes the interests of one religious community over others, often leading to conflict and discrimination. Power Struggle: Competition for political dominance and resources between different religious groups. Relative Deprivation: The feeling of being disadvantaged relative to others, leading to resentment and conflict. Introduction: Communalism, a dangerous societal … Read more
Points to Remember: Persistent poverty in India despite government programs. Reasons for continued poverty: implementation challenges, structural issues, and socio-economic factors. Need for comprehensive and targeted interventions. Introduction: India has implemented numerous poverty eradication programs since independence. While these initiatives have achieved some success in reducing poverty rates, significant challenges remain. The World Bank estimates … Read more