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INDIAN OCEAN DIPOLE (IOD) |
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The ‘Muslim Quota’ Question |
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African Union (AU) |
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Cloud Seeding |
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AlphaFold3 |
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Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting |
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Climate Migration |
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Forest Fire |
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GS-I/Geography
Source: Hindu Business Line
Why in News?
Recent Reports: Positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) may re-emerge in late 2024, marking the second consecutive year since 1960.
GS-II/Polity and Governance
Source: Indian Express
In the midst of election season, India is engaged in a critical discussion regarding fundamental constitutional aspects concerning reservation policies. The core query revolves around whether a secular nation like India should implement reservation based on religion. Additionally, there is deliberation on whether Muslims have ever received reservation benefits through a reduction in quotas allocated for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), or Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
GS-II/International Relations
Source: The Hindu
The African Union recently expressed concerns over the Israeli military actions in southern Gaza's Rafah, urging the global community to halt this dangerous escalation of conflict.
GS-III/Science and Technology
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
The Supreme Court recently informed the Uttarakhand government that cloud-seeding would not extinguish the forest fires that had resulted in five casualties in the State.
What is Cloud Seeding?
Conditions Required for Cloud Seeding
Benefits of Cloud Seeding
GS-III/Science and Technology
Source: The Hindu
Google Deepmind has introduced the third iteration of its AlphaFold artificial intelligence model, aiming to aid scientists in enhancing drug design and disease targeting.
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
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Source: Indian Express
The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environment Protection (CEP) will be held in Kochi from May 20-30.
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Source: DTE
Why in News?
The issue of climate migration has garnered significant attention, yet the world still lacks a comprehensive legal framework to protect individuals forced to flee their homes due to increasingly severe weather disasters.
Overview
Causes of Climate Migration
Challenges Faced by Climate Migrants
Way Forward
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
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1. What is the significance of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) in the context of climate change? | ![]() |
2. How does cloud seeding work and what is its role in influencing precipitation patterns? | ![]() |
3. What is the purpose of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and what are some of the key discussions held during these meetings? | ![]() |
4. How does the concept of Climate Migration relate to climate change and its impact on human populations? | ![]() |
5. What is AlphaFold3 and how does it contribute to advancements in scientific research and technology? | ![]() |