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Tillari Conservation Reserve

The Maharashtra state forest department on declared 29.53 sq. km area of Dodamarg forest range in Sindhudurg district as ‘Tillari Conservation Reserve’. Note the differences between Conservation Reserves and Community Reserves. Their shuffled meanings can be asked directly in statements based MCQs. Tillari Conservation Reserve This area is known to serve as a corridor and… Continue reading Tillari Conservation Reserve

Timbuktu: The faraway land

Timbuktu is a western African city whose name is a metaphor for a place too exotic and remote to even imagine, now is in the grasp of Covid-19. Try this question from CSP 2018: Q.Very recently, in which of the following countries have lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due… Continue reading Timbuktu: The faraway land

‘Accelerate Vigyan’ Scheme

To provide a single platform for research internships, capacity building programs and workshops across the country, the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has launched a new scheme called ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ (AV). Note the following things about the ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ Scheme: 1) Implementing agency/ Nodal Ministry 2) Primary objective 3) Target beneficiaries 4) Its components… Continue reading ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ Scheme

Central Zoo Authority (CZA)

The Environment Ministry has reconstituted the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to include an expert from the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi, and a molecular biologist. Note following things about CZA: 1)Its constitution under any Act 2)Composition 3)Roles and functions About CZA The CZA is the body of the government responsible for oversight of zoos… Continue reading Central Zoo Authority (CZA)

Festival in news: Bahuda Yatra

The Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of the deities to the Puri Jagannath temple after the annual Rath Yatra, was recently concluded amid permitted restrictions. Bahuda Yatra A/c to folk stories Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Goddess Shubhadra and Lord Balabhadra, returns from their aunt’s place at Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple. This journey is… Continue reading Festival in news: Bahuda Yatra

Legal principles to reduce custodial deaths and torture

This article enumerates the existing legal framework to avoid custodial torture and deaths. Judiciary played a major role in the evolution of these procedures. Yet, incidents of custodial deaths happen. This points to the lack of implementation of established guidelines and procedures. Understanding the background of problem In wake of custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu,… Continue reading Legal principles to reduce custodial deaths and torture

In news: Santhal Rebellion

Covid-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of annual public observance of Hul in Jharkhand. Try this question from CSP 2018: Q.After the Santhal uprising subsided, what was/ were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government? The territories called ‘Santhal Paraganas’ were created. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non… Continue reading In news: Santhal Rebellion

Share the public data with public

Open access to public data is essential for policy analysis and evidence-based policymaking. Policy framework for sharing of public data by the government is also looked into in this article.  How Open Data Charter came about Open-source software enthusiasts and civil society activists in the U.S. and U.K. came with a demand to unlock the… Continue reading Share the public data with public

What is the STARS Project?

The World Bank has approved a $500 million Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS) to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. Try this question: Q. The STARS Project recently seen in news is an initiative of: World Bank/ Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation / UNECOSOC/ UNICEF STARS… Continue reading What is the STARS Project?

Gold Nanoparticles and their applications

Indian researchers have successfully synthesized gold nanoparticles (GNPs) using psychrotolerant Antarctic bacteria through a non-toxic, low-cost, and eco-friendly way. Nanotechnology is a pathbreaking technology which can create many new materials and devices with a wide range of applications, such as in nanomedicine, nanoelectronics etc.   GNPs are another distinct development. What are Gold Nanoparticles? Metallic NPs… Continue reading Gold Nanoparticles and their applications

Kholongchhu Hydel Project

India and Bhutan took a major step forward for the construction of the 600 MW Kholongchhu project. Try this question from CSP 2019: What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati? (a) Recently discovered uranium deposits (b) Tropical rain forests (c) Underground cave systems (d) Water reservoirs Kholongchhu Hydel Project The… Continue reading Kholongchhu Hydel Project

Online education in India

What are the benefits of Online Learning in distress situations? In pandemic situation like today’s, where due to nationwide lockdown, all schools, colleges, universities were shut down, online learning comes as a savior to students and provided them with an opportunity to continue learning even while at home. There was anxiety, particularly about the graduating… Continue reading Online education in India

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