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🌟 Best of luck UPSC CSE Aspirants! 🌟 Our free initiative 70DM for CSE Prelims 2024 has come to an end. 📚✨ Although we couldn't cover all 70 days, we delivered more than 200 important locations holistically covering India to the world, which will surely help you in tomorrow's UPSC CSE 2024 Prelims exam. 🙌💪 Those who completed the shared locations and maps will greatly benefit. 🗺🌍 If you found our initiative helpful, please share your feedback with us! 😊👇 📧 Email: [email protected] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/upsccolorfullnotes 📣 Telegram: https://t.me/Official_Upsccolorfullnotes Special thanks to IFS Vandna for her support! 🙏✨ 🌟 https://www.instagram.com/vandna_phogat_ifs/ Best of luck for tomorrow's exam! 🍀💫 #UPSCCSE2024 #Prelims #70DM

🌊 #70DM Mapping Series 🗺 🌿 Kappaphycus alvarezii: The Invasive Seaweed Threatening India's Coral Reefs 🚨 In today's Next update, we focus on the invasive red seaweed species, Kappaphycus alvarezii, which has been making headlines in India from May 2023 to June 2024 due to its detrimental impact on coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, Tamil Nadu. Key Highlights: 1. Why it was in the news (May 2023 - June 2024): - 📰 Invasive spread of Kappaphycus alvarezii in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park - 🚨 Damage to coral reefs by smothering and killing corals - 🌿 Government push for increased cultivation despite environmental concerns 2. Importance of Kappaphycus alvarezii: - 🧪 Source of kappa-carrageenan, a gelling agent used in various industries - 💼 Provides livelihood opportunities through seaweed farming - 📈 India currently imports 1,500-2,000 tonnes of carrageenan annually 3. Invasive Nature and Impact on Coral Reefs: - 🌍 Listed as one of the world's 100 most invasive species by IUCN - 📈 Rapid growth, doubling in size every 15-30 days - ☠️ Forms thick mats that smother and kill corals by blocking sunlight - 🌊 Damages coral reefs, particularly affecting Acropora branching corals - 🚫 Manual removal efforts unsuccessful in controlling the spread 4. Government Initiatives and Concerns: - 💰 Rs 600 crore allocated to increase seaweed production by 2025 - 🏭 Plans to set up a seaweed park in Tamil Nadu to boost cultivation 5. Invasive Species in India: - 🌿 Definition of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) according to CBD and Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 - 🐠 List of invasive wildlife in India, including fish, turtles, and mammals - 🚫 Impact on native flora and fauna, acting as disruptors in the food chain and ecosystem balance Stay informed!. #KappaphycusAlvarezii #InvasiveSeaweed #CoralReefs #GulfOfMannar #InvasiveSpecies #UPSC #IAS #70DayPlan

🌊 #70DM Mapping Series 🗺 🐟 Ghol Fish: The State Fish of Gujarat 🎣 In today's update, we dive into the significance of the Ghol fish, recently declared as the state fish of Gujarat at the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 in Ahmedabad. Key Highlights: 1. Why It Was in the News: - 📰 Ghol fish declared as Gujarat's state fish - 🎉 Announcement made at the FIRST Global Fisheries Conference India 2023 - 🎯 Aims to highlight its economic value, uniqueness, and conservation needs 2. Scientific Classification: - 🌍 Global Name: Black-spotted croaker - 🔬 Scientific Name: Protonibea diacanthus - 👪 Family: Sciaenidae (drums and croakers) - 🚨 IUCN Status: Near Threatened 3. Geographical Distribution: - 🗺 Region: Indo-Pacific region - 🌊 Range: Persian Gulf to the Pacific Ocean - 🇮🇳 In India: Marine areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra 4. Economic Significance: - 💰 Market Value: Known as 'Sea Gold' for its high value - 🍽 Uses: - Meat exported as frozen fillet or whole fish - Air bladder rich in collagen, used in cosmetics - 📈 Exports: Significant part of Gujarat's annual fish export value of Rs. 5,000 crore 5. Conservation Status: - 🔴 IUCN Red List: Near Threatened - 🌿 Conservation Efforts: Declaration as state fish aims to boost conservation and awareness 6. Additional Benefits: - 👀 Good for eye health and maintains eyesight - 👶 Omega-3 content improves infant IQ by stimulating brain cell growth - 🧴 Prevents aging and wrinkles due to high collagen content Stay tuned for more exciting updates in our #70DM Mapping Series! #GholFish #GujaratStateFish #GlobalFisheriesConference #SeaGold #FishConservation #UPSC #IAS #70DayPlan

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🌊 Day 32 of #70DM Mapping Series 🗺 Northern Sea Route, Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Route & Murmansk Port 🇷🇺🇮🇳 Today, we look into the strategic maritime routes connecting India and Russia - the Northern Sea Route (NSR), Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Route, and the rising significance of Murmansk port. Key Highlights: 1. Northern Sea Route (NSR): - 🚢 What is it? Shipping lane along the Russian Arctic coast, connecting Atlantic to Pacific Ocean - 📏 Distance: Stretches ~5,600 km from Kara Sea to Bering Strait - 🌍 Jurisdiction: Lies entirely within Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) - ⏰ Advantages: Shorter distance (up to 40% less than Suez Canal route), time & cost savings, abundant natural resources 2. Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Route: - 🇮🇳🇷🇺 Connecting: Indian port city of Chennai with Russian port of Vladivostok - 🌊 Route: Passes through Sea of Japan, South China Sea, Strait of Malacca, Bay of Bengal - 📏 Distance: ~5,600-5,647 nautical miles (10,300-10,500 km) - ⏰ Time Savings: Reduces transport time from 40 days (via Europe) to 24 days 3. Murmansk Port: - 🏗 Location: Russia's main northern gateway, a transshipment hub ~2,000 km northwest of Moscow - 🇮🇳 India's Share: 35% of 8 million tonnes cargo handled in first 7 months of 2023 (highest) - 🚢 Cargo to India: Mostly coal, destined for eastern coast of India - 📈 Growing Trade: Russia's Arctic-India trade via Murmansk is substantial and growing 4. Significance for India: - 🛢 Energy Security: Import oil, gas, coal from Russia's Arctic reserves via NSR - 🌐 Trade Diversification: Alternative routes to Europe & Asia, reducing Suez Canal dependence - 🏔 Strategic Interests: Aligns with India's Arctic policy, aspirations in the region Stay informed about these evolving maritime routes and their geopolitical implications! #NorthernSeaRoute #ChennaiVladivostokMaritime #MurmanskPort #IndiaRussiaTrade #ArcticShipping #Day33 #UPSC #IAS #70DayPlan

🌴 Day 33 of #70DM Mapping Series 🗺 PLACES in NEWS- LAKSHADWEEP & MALDIVES🏝 Lakshadweep-Maldives Diplomatic Row 🇮🇳🇲🇻 Today, we look into the recent diplomatic tensions between India and Maldives, sparked by the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Lakshadweep and the subsequent social media promotion of the islands as a potential tourist destination. Key Highlights: 1. Lakshadweep Islands: - 🏝 Status: India's smallest Union Territory, an archipelago of 36 islands - 🌊 Geographic Features: 12 atolls, 3 reefs, 5 submerged banks, 10 inhabited islands - 🏰 Capital: Kavaratti - 🚢 Bordering Channels: Eight Degree Channel (separates from Maldives), Nine Degree Channel (separates from main islands) 2. Maldives: - 🌴 Composition: An independent island nation consisting of about 1,200 small coral islands and sandbanks - 🌍 Geography and Landscape: Low-lying islands, with highest point only 2.4m above sea level - 🌡 Elevation and Risk: 80% of land is less than 1 meter above sea level - 🕌 Main Religion and Culture: Islam is the state religion 3. Channels Bordering Lakshadweep: - 🌊 Eight Degree Channel: Separates Minicoy (southernmost island of Lakshadweep) and Maldives - 🚢 Nine Degree Channel: Separates Minicoy from the main Lakshadweep archipelago; key shipping passage - 🏝 Eleven Degree Channel: Separates the Amindivi Islands subgroup from the Laccadive Islands subgroup 4. Diplomatic Tensions: - 📸 Trigger: Indian PM's visit to Lakshadweep and social media promotion as a tourist destination - 🌐 Maldives' Concerns: Perceived as an attempt to overshadow Maldives' tourism industry - 🤝 Resolving the Issue: Diplomatic talks and clarifications to maintain friendly relations Stay informed! Share this post with your friends and fellow aspirants! #LakshadweepMaldivesRow #IndianOceanDiplomacy #IslandTerritories #UPSCPreparation #Day33 #UPSC #IAS #CurrentAffairs #Geography