National Environmental Legislation Our constitution, originally, did not contain any direct provision regarding the protection of natural environment. However, after the United Nations Conference on Human Environment, held in Stockholm in 1972, Indian constitution was amended to include protection of the environment as a constitutional mandate. Environment related legislation came very late in 1972 with Wild Life Protection Act 1971. The forty… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Pollution

1.Kuril islands – In the news, for dispute between Japan and Russia 2.Falkland island – Argentina seeks support of Saudis for this british territory 3.Rohingya island – Refugees of a distinct Muslim ethnic group who are effectively stateless have been fleeing Myanmar. 4.Houthis – Shia rebels from north Yemen (Shia(Iran support) vs Sunni(Saudi support) conflict… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Location in News

Dear students, We understand that the UPSC exam is a generalist exam. It’s more important to cover more issues than to cover one issue in more depth. Hence, through Samachar Manthan, we are trying to maintain a fine balance of covering many important news items and having a detailed discussion on selected topics which require… Continue reading Gear up for This week’s Samachar Manthan lecture on 26th May Sunday

Indian Paintings Prehistoric Cave Paintings  Painted rock shelters by prehistoric cave dwellers Notable example →  Bhimbetka caves in the Kaimur Range, MP (biggest prehistoric art depositoryin India)   Genres of Indian Painting  Indian paintings can be broadly classified as murals and miniatures. Murals are large works executed on the walls of solid structures directly, as in… Continue reading [Prelims Spotlight] Indian Paintings and Handicrafts