UNEP functions as a United Nations agency that coordinates environmental initiatives globally. Its establishment in 1972 was a direct outcome of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment.
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United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (1972) – Stockholm Declaration – UPSC Environment Notes
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The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm in 1972, stands as a watershed moment in the global environmental movement.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Shrinking Cryosphere – Arctic Amplification (PA), Sea Level Change – UPSC Environment Notes
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The cryosphere, comprising the Earth’s frozen water bodies such as glaciers, ice caps, and sea ice, is undergoing profound changes due to the warming climate
Q10. Consider the following statements:
The quantity of imported edible oils is more than the domestic production of edible oils in the last five years.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Increased Frequency and Severity of Heat Waves – Urban Heat Island, Marine Heat Waves, Wildfires – UPSC Environment Notes
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Urban Heat Island (UHI), Marine Heat Waves (MHW), and Wildfires are three interrelated environmental phenomena that have garnered
Q9. Consider the following statements:
The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review The Committee Report has recommended a debt-to-GDP
Q8. With reference to India’s decision to levy an equalization tax of 6% on online advertisement services offered by nonresident entities
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Biorock Technology for Coral Restoration – UPSC Environment Notes
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Biorock Technology is employed for the conservation of coral reefs by creating underwater structures resembling rocks.
Q7. Which is /are the consequences/ consequences of becoming a member of the ‘Nuclear Supplier Group’?
It will have access to the latest and most effective
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef – UPSC Environment Notes
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The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) stands as the largest coral reef system globally, encompassing more than 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands, covering approximately 344,400 square kilometers.
