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  • Lateral Entry In Civil Services

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: UPSC . NITI AYOG . OBCs . SC . ST Mains: General Studies 2 . Issue related Lateral Entry In Civil Services . Why in the news ? A recent UPSC advertisement for recruitment to 45 lateral entry posts of Secretary and Joint Secretary at the Centre was withdrawn . About…

  • Sea Level Rise

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:  Climate Crisis, Global Warming, Coastal EcosystemsMains: General Studies Paper 3 Global Sea-level Rise Why in the News? ‘Sea level rise scenarios and inundation maps for selected Indian coastal cities’ titled report was published by a Bengaluru-based think tank, the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP). How climate change is…

  • Divorced Muslim Woman’s Right to Maintenance under the CrPC

    Important for UPSC, State PCS For Prelims: Polity : Supreme court , Criminal procedure code , family court , Muslim women ( protection of right on divorce ) act 1986 For Mains: Protection of Rights on Divorce, Government policies and interventionsMains: General Studies Paper 2 Why in News? In the case of Mohd Abdul Samad v. the State…

  • Direct Seeding of Rice

    Direct Seeding of Rice

    Important for UPSC, State PCS, Punjab PCS Prelims: GS Paper 1, Geography, Agriculture, EnvironmentMains: General Studies GS Paper 1, GS Paper 3 Why in news? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/direct-seeding-rice-punjab-9395604/ What is Direct seeding of Rice? Direct seeding is a crop establishment system wherein rice seeds are sown directly into the field, as opposed to the traditional method of…

  • G7 Summit 2024 – Navigating Through a Complex World

    G7 Summit 2024 – Navigating Through a Complex World

    Topic: GS-2, International Relations, Prelims Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pm-modi-first-trip-abroad-west-relations-reboot-c-raja-mohan-9385420/nce About G7 The Group of Seven (G7) is an international forum uniting major industrialized democracies: the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. These countries convene annually to address pressing global issues like economic stability, international security, and emerging challenges like artificial intelligence (AI).…

  • IRDAI-Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

    IRDAI-Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

    Topic: GS-3, Resource Mobilisation, IRDAI PRELIMS IRDAI– An Introduction The Indian insurance sector has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years due to the establishment of the IRDAI – Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority. Established in 1999, IRDAI plays a pivotal role in safeguarding consumer interests and fostering a healthy insurance market in India. IRDAI was…

  • Tiger Reserves of India

    Tiger Reserves of India

    Topics : GS-3, Environment, Biodiversity conservation, UPSC Prelims References https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/fifty-years-of-project-tiger-how-the-programme-saved-indian-tigers-8547213/ https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-illegal-mining-in-sariska-9339325/ https://ntca.gov.in/tiger-reserves/#tiger-reserves-2 India’s Tiger Conservation Plan India, home to the majestic Bengal Tiger, takes pride in its efforts to conserve this national treasure. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 serves as the foundation for the conservation of the tiger and their habitat. Creating Safe Havens:…

  • NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

    NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

    Topics: GS paper 2 International Relations, International organisations, prelims Headlines: North Altantic Treaty Organisation celebrates 75 years of Collective Defence. Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/nato-at-75-purpose-members-challenges-9253642/ Introduction The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a military alliance established in the aftermath of World War II. It stands as a cornerstone of collective defense in the Euro-Atlantic region, safeguarding member states…

  • National Tiger Conservation Authority of India, MSTrIPES

    National Tiger Conservation Authority of India, MSTrIPES

    Topics: GS-3, Environment and Biodiversity, UPSC Prelims, Geography References https://ntca.gov.in/about-us/#ntca About NTCA The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a government organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Formed in 2006, the NTCA plays a vital role in strengthening tiger conservation across India. They monitor tiger populations, advise on conservation strategies, and…

  • How ED attaches cash

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II PM Modi spoke of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor. How ED attaches cash Role of ED with the seized cash and gold: Process after seizure or attachment What happens if: Practice Questions for Prelims  Consider the following statements regarding Enforcement Directorate :1.…