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Global Sea-level Rise and Implications

In News Recently, the report “Global Sea-level Rise and Implications” was released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Report highlights Threats of Sea level rise: India, China, Bangladesh and the Netherlands face the highest threat of sea-level rise globally. The report stated that several big cities in all continents are threatened by the rise in […]

India’s Urban Planning

In Context Recently, urban planners highlighted the need for a multi-generational process for India’s urban journey. About The need for urban planning has come in the aftermath of the recent Joshimath incident in which an aquifer was hit by a tunnel boring machine in Joshimath resulting in the loss of nearly 800 litres of water […]

Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill, 2022

In Context Recently, the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill was notified by the Ministry of Mines. Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics According to the Ministry of Mines, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) declares geo-heritage sites/national geological monuments for protection and maintenance.  The GSI or the respective state governments take necessary measures […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   5   80 custodial deaths in 5 years, Gujarat tops list, Maharashtra Second at 76  (Governance What is Custodial death?Legal provisions against it ,Issues and Suggestions   GS 2 5   Top Court dismisses plea against Jammu and Kashmir delimitation panel […]

Green Revolution

In News India’s Green Revolution states not only wants to retain the public ecosystem but also to expand it beyond rice and wheat to cover other crops. Green Revolution in India Background: The production of food within India was insufficient in the years from 1947 to 1960 as there was a growing population, during which […]

BIMARU Tag

In News Recently, the Prime Minister used the BIMARU term in the context of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh states. About The ‘BIMARU’ acronym has been used to refer to Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, to imply they have lagged in terms of economic growth, healthcare, and education. What do BIMARU states mean? BIMARU […]

Lymphatic Filariasis

In News The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched a nationwide Sarva Dawa Sevan or Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). The campaign aims to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target. What is Lymphatic Filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected […]

Article 105 of Constitution

In News Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha writes a letter to chairman highlighting privileges of Members of Parliament under Article 105 of the Indian Constitution. .About Article 105 of the Indian Constitution provides freedom of speech in Parliament, and exempts members from legal action for anything said or done in the course of […]

Demand for Greater Tipraland

In News Demands for greater TIPRALAND rises in the ongoing elections preparations in Tripura. About The Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA Motha) chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarma has recently launched the party’s election manifesto for the upcoming Tripura Assembly polls, in Agartala. TIPRA Motha is the newest political party in Tripura and is led by […]

Appointment of Governors

In News New Governors have been appointed recently in 12 states and the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. About  The appointment of a former Judge of the Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding judicial accountability and independence of the Judiciary. The concerns have been raised since the appointment was made soon after his retirement as […]