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KSPCB chairman flags climate change as an economic risk
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KSPCB chairman flags climate change as an economic risk
The KSPCB chairman said climate change has become an economic risk requiring integration into Karnataka's economic planning.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
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The Chairman of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board said climate change has become a significant economic risk for the State.
He called for integrating climate adaptation measures into Karnataka's broader economic planning.
The statement comes amid growing concern over the economic costs of extreme weather events in the State.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- KSPCB
- climate change
- Karnataka economy
Prelims · Mains
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Prelims
- KSPCB, climate change, Karnataka economy
Mains
Use as an example in KPSC answers (Paper II - Environment & ecology).
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The Chairman of which body recently said climate change has become an economic risk, calling for it to be factored into Karnataka's economic planning?
- Karnataka Knowledge Commission
- Karnataka Economic Survey Committee
- Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority
- Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
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Answer: D — The KSPCB chairman said climate change has become an economic risk, calling for its integration into the State's economic planning frameworks.
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