Question Q.16Examine how Indian Ocean warming affects food securityGS3GS1

The Indian Ocean is warming at an alarming rate. How may it affect the food security of India?

Introduction

The recent IPCC report mentioned alarming 2°C rise in temperature of the Indian ocean near equatorial region since industrialization. Food security is defined by FAO as the situation when all the people at all the time have access to safe, nutritious & balanced food.

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Main Body

1Led to surge in cyclones in the western & eastern foothills of India (eg- cyclone Tauktae, Amphan). With insufficient Amphibious capacity, infrastructure, it affects food security.

2Decreased agricultural productivity due to rising ocean temperatures. As delayed Monsoon will come (As per Niti Aayog, 55% of India's farmers are monsoon dependent).

3The rising temperature of ocean, will destroy the Haaedu life, including fishes (crustaceans, zooplankton, phytoplankton). Thus direct hit on blue economy and food security of India.

4Also, the Indian ocean warming will cause bringing of species diseases/causing mortality, further impact food security (eg- Taiwan, Cyclone).

— Geetika Arora · AIR 22

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Conclusion

Thus, the warming of ocean will cause multiple impacts on food security of India through various pathways like extreme weather events, crop failure, loss of marine biodiversity.

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Diagram

Indian Ocean region map showing warming patterns and areas affected

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Clear definition of food security at the outset
Multiple dimensions of impact covered
Reference to government data (Niti Aayog 55% monsoon dependency)
Covers both terrestrial and marine impacts
Mentions specific cyclones as examples

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Geetika Arora

AIR 222025

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Topic

Climate Change and Natural Resources

Ocean Warming and Climate Impact

Indian Ocean Warming and Food Security

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Analytical and structured with multiple impacts enumerated

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