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24 August 2026

Indonesian Forest Fire Arrests

The topic serves as a relevant case study for the impact of climate change and El Niño on forest fires and disaster management, though it lacks a direct Indian dimension to warrant a higher score.

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Notes

  • Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 individuals suspected of initiating forest and land fires.
  • The arrests are linked to 89 ongoing investigations into forest and land fire cases.
  • The fires are primarily concentrated in central and western regions of Indonesia.
  • The environmental crisis has resulted in widespread choking haze.
  • The intensity of the fire season is attributed to an erratic El Niño weather pattern and a prolonged dry season.

Questions

  1. Examine the impact of erratic El Niño patterns on the forest fire frequency in Southeast Asia and discuss the governance challenges in managing transboundary haze pollution. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The phenomenon of 'El Niño', often associated with increased forest fires in Southeast Asia, is primarily characterized by:

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