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Explain the real danger posed by the Ozone hole.

Ozone hole or the steady decline of ozone in the Earth’s stratosphere possesses a high risk to the environment and human health. The ozone hole signifies a decline in the ozone content which in turn means that more ultraviolet radiation from the sun reaches the earth. This increases chances of cancer, skin diseases etc in human beings and adversely affects the climate by raising the temperature and causes global warming.


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Mention any six steps which should be taken to make the UN more relevant in the changing context.

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Describe any four grounds on which India has supported the restructuring of the UN.


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How did the decline in the value of Ruble, the Russian currency, affect the people of Russia and their country ?

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How far do you agree with the statement that what Indira Gandhi had done in 1971 – 72 was not a revival of the old Congress Party but she re-invented her party ?