Hi all,

I found this article to be very relevant for Geography UPSC Prep.

A Quick Synopsis of the Article.

​𝗘𝗹 𝗡𝗶ñ𝗼 & 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆:
El Niño amplifies existing climate pressures, driving crop stress, rural distress, and food price inflation across rain-fed agricultural regions like Vidarbha and Jaipur.

​𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀:
Concrete-heavy, tree-light urban planning compounds El Niño heatwaves, straining power grids and worsening the warming cycle.

​𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
Shifting from passive vulnerability to a citizen-led movement where resilience begins at the doorstep—utilizing Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and ward committees for local preparedness.

​𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
Local bodies like Panchayats can revive the discipline of protecting water bodies, while schools and colleges can actively track and nurture tree planting initiatives.

​𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
Household actions fixing leaks, rainwater harvesting, choosing ceiling fans over ACs, and managing energy use are vital climate policies at the individual level.

​𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 & 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀:
Harnessing traditional Indian concepts like ritucharya (living in step with the seasons) and lokasamgraha (welfare of the world) to foster sustainable consumer behavior and climate ethics.

​𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 & 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀:
Media professionals, teachers, and youth groups must translate climate awareness into localized, actionable community responses rather than succumbing to alarmism or apathy.

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Hi all,

I found an article in The Hindu today that is relevant for UPSC

Continuing our Key Environment Jargons Series

Today the word is Zoopharmacognosy.

​Ever wondered how animals treat their own illnesses?

Zoopharmacognosy is the process by which non-human animals instinctively self-medicate using plants, soils, insects, or fungi to treat or prevent diseases.

Key Points

​Biodiversity Loss:
Deforestation doesn't just reduce food; it destroys the "natural pharmacies" wildlife rely on.

​Ethnobotany:
Many human medicines were discovered by observing these exact animal behaviors.
​
Examples:

Chimpanzees: Swallow rough Aspilia leaves whole. The chemical thiarubrine-A acts as an anthelmintic to expel intestinal worms.

African Elephants: Pregnant females eat Ehretia cymosa leaves to induce labor.

Macaws: Eat riverbank clay (Geophagy) to neutralize toxic alkaloids found in unripe seeds.

Wood Ants: Use conifer resin (rich in terpenes) in their nests for its antimicrobial properties against fungi/bacteria.

Capuchin Monkeys: Rub crushed millipedes on their fur the toxic benzoquinones act as a potent mosquito repellent.

Here is the article link for your reference

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/zoopharmacognosy-when-animals-medicate-themselves/article71248990.ece/amp/

During a violent protest, a District Magistrate orders the police to use tear gas to disperse a mob that is threatening to burn down a public hospital.

The tear gas causes severe respiratory distress to a few elderly protesters, but the hospital and its hundreds of patients are saved.

Which ethical philosophy best justifies the DM's decision?

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The 1991 crisis wasn't just a moment of panic it was the catalyst that dismantled decades of red tape and forged a modern Indian economy.

​𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟏 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭:
A severe 7.6% fiscal deficit and depleted forex reserves (barely enough for two weeks of imports) triggered a massive Balance of Payments crisis.

​𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬:
The 1991 Budget slashed import duties, scrapped industrial licensing, allowed 51% FDI, and launched PSU disinvestment.

​𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬:
These decisive moves delivered decades of strong GDP growth that far outpaced pre-reform levels.

​𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Recent years have seen policy reversals, including tariff hikes since 2018 and political roadblocks slowing comprehensive progress.

​𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡:
India must revive its original reformist zeal, ensure institutional independence, and expand reforms to critical sectors like health, education, and justice delivery.

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Write answers

Because a lot of times it’s less about what you know and more about what is asked

Makes a hell lot of a difference

Sharing an experience from Socio class.. will help you understand better

I remember during a live answer writing session, one student saw the words
“Non-positivist methodologies…”

…and immediately started writing

Five minutes later I asked him:
“Did you read the second half of the question?”

The question actually asked:
“…in addressing sociology’s modern challenges”

Silence……

He knew sociology
He lost marks because he stopped reading he question the moment he saw a familiar word and started writing

He wrote what he knew
And not what was asked

This tiny mistake costs hundreds of aspirants marks every year
That’s why I say write answers
Because it isn’t just about writing

It’s about learning to see 😊