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πŸ”† Global Ocean Heat Content (OHC) – Climate Indicator

πŸ“ Definition: Total heat absorbed & stored in oceans, measured at various depths.

βœ… Key Facts
β€’ Oceans absorb 90% of excess global heat.
β€’ Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern Oceans warm faster than global average.
β€’ Since 1980s, OHC has doubled/tripled (2023 study).

βœ… Significance
β€’ Drives sea level rise, alters weather, disrupts ecosystems, and strengthens cyclones.
β€’ A stable climate change indicator beyond surface temperatures.

#Geography
πŸ”† External Migration: A Double-Edged Sword

πŸ“Migration brings economic benefits but also social challenges.

βœ… Positive Impacts
β€’ Remittances boost economy: India received over $100 billion recently.
β€’ Employment generation abroad: Eases pressure on local job markets.
β€’ Skill transfer: Returnees bring global expertise (e.g., IT professionals).
β€’ Improved living standards: Better access to health and education.
β€’ Cultural exposure: Enhances language, awareness, global ties.
β€’ Diplomatic leverage: Diaspora strengthens India’s global influence.

❌ Negative Impacts
β€’ Brain drain: Skilled youth, especially STEM grads, migrate.
β€’ Family disruption: Long separation causes emotional stress.
β€’ Regional imbalance: Punjab, Kerala over-dependent on remittances.
β€’ Worker exploitation: Many face wage theft, legal issues abroad.
β€’ Remittance dependency: Economic shocks like COVID-19 hit hard.
β€’ Cultural erosion: Identity conflicts among migrant youth.

#geography #society

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πŸ”† Melting Himalayan Glaciers: Cascading Effects on India’s Water Resources
(UPSC 2020, 2013)

βœ… Accelerated glacial melt, driven by climate change, threatens India’s water security
βœ… Himalayan glaciers feed Ganga, Brahmaputra, Indus – vital for agriculture, hydropower, and drinking water
βœ… Initial melt may cause flooding (e.g., Uttarakhand 2013)
βœ… Long-term effects: reduced river flows during dry seasons

βœ… May trigger:
β€’ Water shortages
β€’ Crop failures
β€’ Interstate water conflicts
β€’ Decline in groundwater recharge, esp. in Indo-Gangetic Plain
β€’ Disrupted monsoons β†’ strain on water systems

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➑️ Efficient water management practices

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πŸ”†Cook Islands
πŸ“Political Status:
βœ…A self-governing nation in free association with New Zealand. It was formerly a dependent New Zealand colony from 1901 to 1965.
βœ…Citizens of the Cook Islands are also citizens of New Zealand.
βœ…Administrative Centre: Avarua, located on the island of Rarotonga.
βœ…Geography: Situated in Polynesia, Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean.
Located northeast of New Zealand, between American Samoa and French Polynesia.
βœ…It comprises 15 islands, formed by volcanic activity, with a total land area of approximately 236.7 sq km.
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πŸ”† Distribution of Mineral Oil & Its Global Implications
(UPSC Mains GS1 – 2015 Topic Revisited)

πŸ“ Uneven Global Distribution
βœ… Major reserves in Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran), North America (USA, Canada), Russia, Venezuela
βœ… Significant offshore deposits in Arctic, North Sea, and West Africa

πŸ“ Geopolitical Tensions
βœ… Oil-rich nations wield strategic influence
βœ… Oil-importing nations face energy security risks

πŸ“ Economic Impact
βœ… Drives industrialization and trade
βœ… Prone to market volatility due to demand-supply mismatch

πŸ“ Environmental Costs
βœ… Extraction leads to pollution, habitat destruction, climate change
βœ… Combustion worsens global warming

πŸ“ Energy Transition & Future Outlook
βœ… Renewables rising, but oil remains indispensable
βœ… Emphasizes need for sustainable management & equitable resource policies

#GS1 #EnergySecurity
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