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[pib] Exercise DUSTLIK

Why in the news? Indian Army contingent departed for the 5th edition of Exercise DUSTLIK in Uzbekistan. Exercise DUSTLIK Exercise DUSTLIK is an annual event alternating between India and Uzbekistan. It is named after Dustlik, a town in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan. The first edition of the exercise was held in 2019 near Tashkent.… Continue reading [pib] Exercise DUSTLIK

[15 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A manifesto where inclusivity takes center stage

Mains PYQ Relevance:  Q Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2019) Q “The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2016)… Continue reading [15 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A manifesto where inclusivity takes center stage

Decoding the judgment on Jim Corbett

Why in the news?  In its March ruling, the Supreme Court highlighted the corrupt collaboration between politicians, forest officials, and local contractors that led to the illegal felling of 6,000 trees in the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. Key points related the judgment Shift from Anthropocentrism to Eco-centrism: The Supreme Court emphasized the need… Continue reading Decoding the judgment on Jim Corbett

Lachit Borphukan and his Legend

Why in the news? The Statue of Valour, depicting Ahom general Lachit Borphukan, has become a significant landmark in Meleng-Hollongapar, Jorhat in Assam. The 125-foot statue commemorates Lachit Borphukan’s leadership in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. Ahom Kingdom (1228–1826) Establishment: Founded in 1228 in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam by Chaolung Sukapha. Duration: Retained… Continue reading Lachit Borphukan and his Legend

[pib] Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grows by 5.7% in February, 2024

Why in the news? India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased by 5.7% in February, up from 3.8% in January, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). What is Index of Industrial Production (IIP)? IIP as it is commonly called is an index that tracks overall manufacturing activity in different… Continue reading [pib] Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grows by 5.7% in February, 2024

The blurry lines between wildlife ‘capture’ and ‘rescue’  

Why in the news?  The human-animal conflict in India is a significant issue, with several lives lost and property damage due to the increasing interactions between humans and wildlife Difference between between wildlife ‘capture’ and ‘rescue’ Capture:  It refers to the act of taking wild animals into custody, often due to conflicts with humans, such… Continue reading The blurry lines between wildlife ‘capture’ and ‘rescue’  

Data for better education, a brighter future for students

PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q National Education Policy 2020 isin conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement.(UPSC IAS/2020) Q The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign… Continue reading Data for better education, a brighter future for students

Adjudication Process under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Why in the news? The Adjudicating Authority under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) has confirmed the attachment of assets worth Rs 751.9 crore linked to a politician family. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had provisionally attached these properties in PMLA case. About Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 Details Precursor Enacted to… Continue reading Adjudication Process under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

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