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North Sentinel Island: Sentinelese Tribe’s Isolation and Legal Protections in Focus | Key Facts for UPSC Exam on Tribal Rights and Geopolitics

April 9, 2025 by Ram Potghan

The North Sentinel Island, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India, has recently been in the news due to its mysterious inhabitants—the Sentinelese Tribe, one of the few remaining uncontacted tribes in the world. Protected by strict laws and classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), the Sentinelese Tribe’s represent a unique … Read more

Arctic Geopolitical Tensions: Climate Change, Resource Wars, and the Race for Control

April 6, 2025April 4, 2025 by Ram Potghan

Arctic Geopolitical Tensions- The Arctic, once a remote frozen frontier, is now a geopolitical flashpoint as climate change rapidly melts ice caps, unlocking untapped resources and strategic trade routes. Global powers like Russia, NATO, China, and the US are racing to control energy reserves (oil, gas, rare minerals) and dominate emerging shipping lanes like the … Read more

2024 World Air Quality Report: India’s Pollution Crisis, Policy Gaps, and Solutions for UPSC Aspirants.

March 26, 2025 by Ram Potghan

The 2024 World Air Quality Report has cast a stark spotlight on India’s escalating air pollution crisis, with PM2.5 levels soaring 10 times above WHO safety limits and Delhi retaining its title as the world’s most polluted capital. India’s Global Air Quality Ranking 2025: 5th Most Polluted Nation Key findings from the 2024 World Air … Read more

Pink Fire Retardants in Wildfire Management: Environmental Impact, Policy Insights & Relevance for UPSC Aspirants

March 22, 2025 by Ram Potghan

Pink fire retardants are a critical tool in combating wildfires, especially in large-scale operations. Their distinctive pink color (achieved with fugitive dyes) helps pilots and ground crews track application areas. Context- Pink fire retardants are currently in the news due to several global and India-specific factors, like Wildfire incidents (California forestfire) UPSC Relevance GS III … Read more