Tag: upsc preparation

  • Forest Rights Act (FRA)

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Forest Rights Act (FRA) , Minor forest Produce . Indian forest act .Mains: General Studies Paper 2- Injustices faced by Foarest Dwellers, Issues in Implementation of the Forest Rights Act and Way Forward Context- Researchers and campaigners fear that the government has not properly reviewed rejected claims under the Forest…

  • India Tightens Digital Censorship

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: IT Act, Digital India Bill, and Broadcasting Regulation BillMains: General Studies Paper 3- Basics of cyber security , Supreme Court rulings on freedom of expression, internet shutdowns, and platform liability . Context- What Does the Law Say About Vulgarity ? India’s Escalating Digital Censorship 🔍 Key Developments Government’s Stance:…

  • India-UK Defence Collaboration

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: India-UK Free Trade Agreement , People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), Royal Navy (RN), India­-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership . Mains: General Studies Paper- 2&3- India’s Bilateral Relations with UK, India-UK FTAs and its significance , Defence and Security . Context– India and the United Kingdom have signed multiple agreements…

  • Parakram Diwas,Tribute to Netaji 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Freedom Struggle and Nationalism Mains: General Studies Paper 1 – Indian National Army (INA), Bose’s Ideology and Vision , Context- Parakram Diwas, celebrated on January 23 each year, pays homage to the indomitable spirit of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India’s most iconic freedom fighters. This day marks…

  • National Voters’ Day 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: National Voters’ Day , Election . Mains: General Studies Paper 2- Election Commission of India , Representation of People’s Act, 1950 and 1951 , Electoral Reforms . Context- India marks its 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) , January 25, 2025, celebrating the power and importance of every vote in strengthening…

  • National Youth Day

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: National Youth Day . National Youth Policy (NYP-2024)Mains: General Studies Paper 2 & 4 – Youth Empowerment & Social Justice . Role of Youth in Democracy . Ethical Philosophy & Values of Swami Vivekananda . Character Building & National Development . Context- National Youth Day is observed in India…

  • What is Ebola?

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims:  Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)Mains: General Studies Paper 2 – Health and Medicine . Context- Researchers recently developed the first nanobody-based inhibitors targeting the Ebola virus. What is Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)? Key Challenges in Ebola Response: Lessons Learned from Past Outbreaks: CBL Practice Questions for Prelims – Which of…

  • Z-Morh tunnel

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonmarg area of the UT Jammu and Kashmir.Mains: General Studies Paper 2 & 3 – Infrastructure . Governance , Economic Development . Context- The Z-Morh tunnel is set to become the first major milestone in the effort to build a strategic corridor between Kashmir…

  • Tiger Translocation in India

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Tiger Reserves, Project Tiger. Wildlife Protection Act . Mains: General Studies Paper 2&3- Environment, Ecology, and Biodiversity . Policies and schemes for the protection and conservation of the environment and wildlife . Context- National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the translocation of 15 tigers from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.…

  •  Lighthouse Tourism in India

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: What is Lighthouse Tourism, Government initiatives in this regard.Mains: General Studies Paper 3-  Indian Economy and sectors of Indian Economy: Tourism sector. Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030, Growth & Development, Sustainable tourism practices. Context- India, with a coastline spanning over 7,500 kilometers and home to 204 lighthouses, is now…