Air Masses Air Masses: A large volume of air in the atmosphere that is mostly uniform in temperature and moisture is referred to as air mass. The Earth’s atmosphere contains large air masses with similar temperature and moisture. These air masses affect weather and climate in different areas. Meteorologists study them to predict the weather …
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Russia is facing the threat of Stagflation due to its slow growth rate. It has increased government spending by almost 50% after the start of the Ukraine war to Push growth & Wages. What is Stagflation? It is an economic situation characterised by high inflation, slow economic growth, and high unemployment. The term comes from …
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Eco-Sensitive Areas Context: The Karnataka government has asked the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to withdraw the sixth draft notification issued by it for declaration of Eco-Sensitive Area (ESAs) of the Western Ghats. About Eco-Sensitive Areas/Zones (ESZ) Definition: Area within 10 km of the boundaries of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. …
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Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent leader in India’s struggle for independence, is widely recognized for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, known as Satyagraha. Before his return to India in 1915, Gandhi spent a significant period in South Africa, where he developed and refined his ideas on social justice, civil rights, and nonviolent protest. This article explores …
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Salinity of Ocean Water Seawater is salty because it contains dissolved chemicals mainly from rocks and soil carried by rivers. The main source of salt in seawater is sodium chloride. The total amount of dissolved salt in seawater is called salinity, measured in grams of salt per 1000 grams (1 kg) of seawater. Ocean salinity …
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Trap of Global Rankings: Introduction Think tanks that develop global indices with various rankings such as the Global Competitiveness Index, Global Happiness Index, Global Hunger Index etc. often benefit from increased funding and publicity. Governments may boast about improved rankings or criticise the methodologies used. The cycle continues annually without thorough scrutiny. Questions About Global …
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International Day of Non-Violence 2024 The International Day of Non-Violence is observed annually on October 2nd by the United Nations, in honour of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s independence movement and a visionary of non-violent resistance. Established through United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 on June 15, 2007, this day promotes Gandhi’s philosophy of peace and non-violence, with …
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Polar Climate A polar climate has cool summers and extremely cold winters resulting in treeless tundra, glaciers, or a permanent or semi-permanent layer of ice. The Köppen climate classification assigns it the letter E. Here are the complete details about the Polar Climate in this article, which is included in the UPSC IAS Exam’s Geography …
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The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (FLW) is observed annually on September 29, co-convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This day aims to raise awareness about the critical issues surrounding food loss and waste, emphasising their implications for food security and environmental …
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