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UPSC Weekly Quiz \u2014 March 20 to March 26, 2023

Indian Express 26 Mar 2023
UNCLOS (1982) defines the rights and duties of countries in the oceans, the extent of ocean areas over which countries could claim sovereignty, and the legal status of marine resources ... *\u00a0Demarcation of marine protected areas (MPAs), rather like there are protected forests or ...
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Blue economy opportunities are significant: NDA Commandant

Hindustan Times 25 Mar 2023
“As a result, effectively harnessing the blue economy, sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improving livelihoods, and job creation while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem by preventing overfishing, protecting marine biodiversity, and reducing ...
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UPSC Essentials | Weekly news express with MCQs: Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as MP, Xi Jinping-Putin meet, and more

Indian Express 25 Mar 2023
\u2014 Among other things, UNCLOS defined the rights and duties of countries in the oceans, the extent of ocean areas over which countries could claim sovereignty, and the legal status of marine resources ... *\u00a0Demarcation of marine protected areas (MPAs), rather like there are ...
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India aims to become global hub for green shipbulding by 2030

SAFETY4SEA 24 Mar 2023
The statement says that with these initiatives, the Centre aims to achieve UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems from pollution, conservation & sustainable use of ocean-based resources ... Resources Institute (TERI).
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Champions Conservation, Takes Action to Protect Lands and Waters

The White House 23 Mar 2023
The plan harnesses the power of the ocean to fight climate change and enhance the resilience of marine ecosystems to climate stresses ... one where the ocean’s resources are used to meet our clean energy and food security needs, while safeguarding marine life and critical habitats, as well as coastlines and communities.
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UPSC Key- March 23, 2023: Know about Man-Elephant conflict, Tuberculosis, High Seas and Genome and Gene

Indian Express 23 Mar 2023
\u2022 What are the high seas? \u2022 Which marine species are at risk? \u2022 How ... Among other things, UNCLOS defined the rights and duties of countries in the oceans, the extent of ocean areas over which countries could claim sovereignty, and the legal status of marine resources.
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The High Seas Treaty: Key provisions, and the challenges it faces

Indian Express 23 Mar 2023
Among other things, UNCLOS defined the rights and duties of countries in the oceans, the extent of ocean areas over which countries could claim sovereignty, and the legal status of marine resources ... * Demarcation of marine protected areas (MPAs), rather like there are protected ...
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Japan's dumping of Fukushima nuke wastewater should be opposed

The Manila Times 22 Mar 2023
... into the Pacific Ocean by Japan, for if this plan pushes through, it will not only affect the marine ecosystem and resources surrounding the Philippines but to a greater extent will affect the fishing industry of the country and the health, welfare and well-being of Filipinos.
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Water and Ways: The J&K Challenge

Kashmir Observer 22 Mar 2023
THE theme of this year’s World Water Day is Accelerating Change in order to address the water and sanitation issues ... 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources ... Water stress is a real crisis, exacerbated by poor water management, over extraction of groundwater, and contamination of fresh water resources.
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From policy to progress: India's steady march towards Sustainable Development Goals

Beijing News 21 Mar 2023
... sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development; and v) Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
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Scientists Have Found Heatwaves At The Bottom Of The Ocean, And That's Extremely Bad News

IFL Science 20 Mar 2023
... lionfish to the collapse of longstanding native populations like the lobsters of southern New England – and with these new data collection methods, the researchers hope to develop real-time monitoring capabilities that can alert marine resource managers to deep ocean conditions.
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Port Engineer - Oregon State University

The Maritime Executive 17 Mar 2023
CEOAS is a national leader in the study of coastal zones and ocean processes ... Mason will be led by the University of Southern Mississippi and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium ... Graduate programs include MS and PhD degrees in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and Geography; and an MS degree in Marine Resource Management.
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How a Landmark Biodiversity Treaty Will Change Life on the High Seas

Yahoo Daily News 16 Mar 2023
(Bloomberg) -- An agreement reached this month on the language of a landmark United Nations treaty to preserve marine biodiversity will transform how countries, corporations and scientific organizations do business on the high seas, the 60% of the ocean beyond any nation’s jurisdiction ... Marine Genetic Resources.
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A landmark treaty none too soon

Deccan Herald 15 Mar 2023
It is being described as the Paris Agreement for the Oceans ... It is expected to provide a legally binding mechanism for sustainable use and conservation of marine resources, when it is ratified by the countries ... The treaty is expected to enable sharing of marine resources, including genetic resources, among countries.
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PM issues new warrants to members of Marae Moana Technical Advisory Group

Cook Islands News 13 Mar 2023
PM Mark Brown issues warrant to Marae Moana Technical Advisory Group member Pamela Maru, who is also the Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary ... “As a large ocean state, we must carry out our duties as guardians of our oceans to protect our history, culture, marine biodiversity and livelihoods,” said Brown.

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