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Why in the news? Melting glaciers in Colombia’s El Cocuy National Natural Park due to severe El Niño phenomenon, revealing massive crevasses. About Glacier Melting in Colombia: Ritacuba Blanco glacier in Colombia’s El Cocuy National Natural Park, typically covered in snow, is experiencing significant melting. The melting is attributed to a severe El Niño phenomenon, …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management Why in the News? A global study conducted in 2022 analyzed 266 studies. It found that heat waves were linked to an7% rise in mortality. Among various health risks, stroke and coronary heart disease showed the highest specific risk. Climate Conditions Scientific consensus identifies 2023 as the …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: There is scientific consensus that 2023 was the hottest year ever in the planet’s recorded history. Source: Oxford As global temperatures continue to rise, the health impacts of this heat become increasingly severe, affecting not only the spread of infectious diseases but also …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? Sonam Wangchuk, Ramon Magsaysay award winner (2018) and climate activist, initiated a 21-day climate fast. Addressed a 30,000-strong crowd in Leh, Ladakh on March 6, 2024. Highlighted the fragility of the Himalayan ecosystem. Aimed to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has just ruled that people have a right to be free from the adverse effects of …
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