UPSC Preparation Strategy

In today’s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services

India’s recent economic growth has been nothing short of surprising, defying earlier projections and expectations. Despite facing numerous challenges,

Climate change and global warming represent one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with far-reaching consequences for both the environment and society.

Climate change refers to enduring alterations in temperature and weather conditions over an extended period. 

Soil conservation encompasses a comprehensive array of measures designed to shield the soil from erosion and depletion.

Desertification is a type of land degradation that transforms fertile land into a desert, causing the encroachment of sand from the desert into neighboring regions. 

Soil erosion refers to the detachment and relocation of the topsoil from the land, primarily caused by natural agents such as wind and water. 

Faulty methods of agriculture pose a significant threat to the sustainability of our planet’s ecosystems and the well-being of future generations.

Land degradation refers to the deterioration of soil quality resulting from its inappropriate utilization, often for agricultural, pastoral, industrial, or urban purposes. 

A pollutant refers to a substance or form of energy that is introduced into the environment, leading to unintended consequences or diminishing the utility of a particular resource.