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Species in News: Western Honey Bees

Why in the News? Western Honey Bees widely used for boosting pollination has led to unintended ecological consequences. Now they inadvertently carry and transmit Thai Sacbrood Virus to native bee colonies. About Western Honey Bees Scientific Name: Apis mellifera Introduced globally for their pollination abilities and honey production. In India, they were introduced in 1983… Continue reading Species in News: Western Honey Bees

Species in News: Kaalinga

Why in the News? The Western Ghats’ king cobra, commonly called ‘Kalinga Sarpa’, will soon be recognized in the scientific community as Ophiophagus kaalinga. About Kaalinga (Ophiophagus kaalinga): Details Geographical Location • Native to the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India, and extends to adjacent regions within the Western Ghats. • Prefers dense tropical forests and… Continue reading Species in News: Kaalinga

[pib] Press Council of India

Why in the News? National Press Day is celebrated annually on November 16 to honour the critical role of a free and responsible press in society. It marks the start of the Press Council of India in 1966, established as a moral watchdog to uphold press standards and protect it from undue influence or threats.… Continue reading [pib] Press Council of India

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

42nd Amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution (Swaran Singh Committee recommendation) in 1976 through Part IV-A and Article 51-A, initially listing ten duties. 86th Amendment: Added an 11th duty in 2002, making it a duty for parents to provide education to children aged 6-14. Fundamental Duties emphasize citizens’ moral obligations and commitments to… Continue reading FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

[16th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Universities are different from religious institutions

PYQ Relevance:Q) Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has always focused on Governance and Policy issues related to Education in India – Free and Compulsory Education (in 2022), National Education Policy (in 2021), and Inclusive… Continue reading [16th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Universities are different from religious institutions

Centre reimposes AFSPA in 6 ‘volatile’ regions

Why in the News? Eighteen months after ethnic violence began in Manipur, the Central government has reinstated the Disturbed Areas status under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six police station jurisdictions, including the affected area of Jiribam. Present map What is the historical background? The original ordinance (AFSPA) was a response to… Continue reading Centre reimposes AFSPA in 6 ‘volatile’ regions

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51.  Dr B.R. Ambedkar described these principles as ‘novel features’ of the Indian Constitution. Granville Austin has described the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution’.  It promotes the principles of social and economic… Continue reading DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

[pib] Centenary of Bose-Einstein Statistics

Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Science and Technology has inaugurated the centenary celebrations of Bose-Einstein Statistics at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences. Bose-Einstein Statistics Bose-Einstein statistics describe how certain particles called bosons (like photons and helium-4 atoms) behave, especially at low temperatures. This concept was developed by Satyendra Nath… Continue reading [pib] Centenary of Bose-Einstein Statistics

Barak River

Why in the News? Police found dead bodies floating in the Barak River (inflicted due to Manipur Violence). About the Barak River: Details Geographical Location • Originates from Japvo mountain in Manipur hills at 3,015 m altitude. • Flows south, forming the border between Assam and Manipur up to Jirimat. • Flows for 524 km… Continue reading Barak River

NATURE OF CONSTITUTION, CONSTITUTIONALISM, CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY

Questions from this theme are increasing with time but solid narratives on the same are missing pushing aspirants to write substandard answers merely consolidating what they know. Previous Year Questions [2019] GSIV: What do you understand about the term “constitutional morality”? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (10M) [2021] ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the… Continue reading NATURE OF CONSTITUTION, CONSTITUTIONALISM, CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY

[15th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A 2024 election result that leaves many astounded

PYQ Relevance:Q) Indian and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based. (UPSC CSE 2018) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC has always focused on major countries like the USA (2018), Russia, and China (2024) as well as minor regions like ‘the Malay Peninsula’ (2017) whenever there are major… Continue reading [15th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A 2024 election result that leaves many astounded

No dual eco-clearance for 39 categories of industry

Why in the News? The Environment Ministry has agreed to a long-standing request from industries to remove the need for environmental clearance and permission to set up operations. This will make it easier for businesses to comply with regulations. India’s Environmental Policies and Goals Streamlining Compliance: The government has removed the requirement for ‘white category’… Continue reading No dual eco-clearance for 39 categories of industry

Green Transition that India needs

Why in the News? With Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. and ongoing conflicts in West Asia, India faces a significant challenge at COP29: it must reduce carbon emissions fairly, sustain economic growth, and attract climate funding for essential investments. Primary Challenges Facing India’s Renewable Energy Transition Policy Instability: Frequent changes in policies create uncertainty… Continue reading Green Transition that India needs

Leverage similarity, complementarity in Nigeria

Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and its second-largest economy. Historical Background of Bilateral Relations between India and Nigeria Long-standing Ties: India and Nigeria have maintained a bilateral relationship for over six decades, marked by shared values of democracy, pluralism, and economic cooperation. This… Continue reading Leverage similarity, complementarity in Nigeria

[pib] Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

Why in the News? Since 2021, November 15th is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to honor the contributions of tribal communities in India’s freedom struggle. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of the legendary Sri Birsa Munda. Who was Birsa Munda? Born on November 15, 1875, in the Chotanagpur region (now Jharkhand), during a period… Continue reading [pib] Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’

Why in the News? The Indian Army is conducting a high-intensity tri-services exercise named Poorvi Prahar from November 10 to 18 in Arunachal Pradesh’s forward areas. About Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’ It is a joint effort of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to improve combat effectiveness for Integrated Joint Operations in challenging mountainous terrain.… Continue reading Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’

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