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How Oilfields Amendment Bill aims to delink petroleum, mineral oil production from mining activities

Why in the News? The Rajya Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, aimed at boosting domestic petroleum and mineral oil production while encouraging private investment to reduce reliance on imports. What is the Oilfields Bill? The Oilfields Bill amends the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of 1948, which originally governed both… Continue reading How Oilfields Amendment Bill aims to delink petroleum, mineral oil production from mining activities

Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival

Why in the News? This year’s edition of the Hornbill Festival has sparked a significant public debate regarding the relaxation of Nagaland’s liquor prohibition law, a subject that has been contentious for over three decades. What is Hornbill Festival? The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 – 10 December, in Kohima,… Continue reading Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival

[pib] National Library Mission

Why in the News? The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism has provided information regarding the National Mission on Libraries (NML) Scheme in Rajya Sabha. About National Mission on Libraries (NML): Establishment Launched in 2012 by the Ministry of Culture to implement National Knowledge Commission (NKC, 2005) recommendations on library and information sciences development. Objectives… Continue reading [pib] National Library Mission

India got its 58th Tiger Reserve

Why in the News? Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh has become India’s 57th tiger reserve after receiving approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. Madhav National Park also received approval to be declared a tiger reserve, which will make it India’s 58th tiger reserve after the official notification. About Ratapani… Continue reading India got its 58th Tiger Reserve

Social Audit

Social audit is a collaborative process in which the public, particularly the beneficiaries, actively participate in evaluating the performance of government programs and projects. This form of audit allows people to directly assess and oversee the effectiveness of governmental initiatives, together with the administration Evolution of Social Audit in India: Objectives of Social Audit Principles… Continue reading Social Audit

[UPSC Webinar] By Shikhar Sir & Jitendra Sir | Dominate Session: Build Your Own Notes For Prelims 2025 | How To Make Precise Notes For Prelims | Join on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM

Register for the session on UPSC Prelims 2025 preparation plan and strategy Read about Dominate Prelims Masterclass In this webinar we’ll be exploring three core points related to UPSC Prelims Join the session on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM for a free Zoom masterclass. We will guide you step by step on complete preparation… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Shikhar Sir & Jitendra Sir | Dominate Session: Build Your Own Notes For Prelims 2025 | How To Make Precise Notes For Prelims | Join on 7th December 2024 at 7:00 PM

[5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank

PYQ Relevance:Q) Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on the ‘cash transfer system for the welfare schemes to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms (in 2013), and ‘Direct Benefit… Continue reading [5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank

Transparency and Accountability

Transparency and Accountability: [2021] An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability, and ethical conduct. Elaborate. [2020] “Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”.… Continue reading Transparency and Accountability

[pib] National Cooperative Policy

Why in the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation has provided crucial information regarding India’s National Cooperative Policy to the Lok Sabha. The new National Cooperative Policy is almost ready and will be announced in 2-3 months. Update regarding the New National Cooperative Policy: Details National Level Committee Formation • A 48-member National Level Committee… Continue reading [pib] National Cooperative Policy

[pib] Maha Kumbh Mela, 2025

Why in the News? The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela will take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26. About Kumbh Mela Details A major pilgrimage and festival in Hinduism, occurring four times in twelve years at different locations in India. It attracts millions of pilgrims for spiritual purification. Types of Kumbh Mela: Kumbh… Continue reading [pib] Maha Kumbh Mela, 2025

Nilphamari narrow-mouthed frog

Why in the News? A study highlights that endemic frog species, like the Nilphamari narrow-mouthed frog (Microhyla nilphamariensis), face challenges due to habitat loss and land use changes in agroforestry habitats like orchards and paddy fields. About the Nilphamari narrow-mouthed frog: Details About A species of narrow-mouthed frog, characterized by a small size, narrow triangular… Continue reading Nilphamari narrow-mouthed frog

[4th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome’

PYQ Relevance:Q)  Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are India’s commitments at this conference? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment:  UPSC Mains have focused on India’s changing policy towards climate change (2022) and COP26 (2021). The… Continue reading [4th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome’

Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)

Previous Year Questions [2023] Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India.  [2022] Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.  [2021] Can Civil… Continue reading Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)

Disaster Management

Disaster Disaster Management: The term “disaster” comes from the French word “Desastre,” a combination of ‘des’ meaning bad, and ‘aster’ meaning star, implying ‘Bad or Evil star.’ According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale… Continue reading Disaster Management

How land degradation is threatening Earth’s capacity to sustain humanity?

Why in the News? The UNCCD, a treaty addressing desertification and drought, partnered with Germany’s Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research to release an analysis ahead of COP16’s launch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. What is Land Degradation? Land degradation is defined by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) as the “reduction or loss… Continue reading How land degradation is threatening Earth’s capacity to sustain humanity?

[UPSC Webinar] By Shubham Sir, Sr. IAS Mentor | Emerging Trends In UPSC Prelims | Decoding Last 5 Years (500 Qs) Pattern | Join on 5th December 2024 at 7:00 PM

Register for the session on UPSC Prelims 2025 preparation plan and strategy Read about Shubham Sir’s UPSC Prelims Masterclass In this webinar we’ll be exploring New Trends in UPSC Prelims: A Detailed Look at Question Patterns from the Last Five Years We’ll take a close look at how the UPSC prelims has changed over the… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Shubham Sir, Sr. IAS Mentor | Emerging Trends In UPSC Prelims | Decoding Last 5 Years (500 Qs) Pattern | Join on 5th December 2024 at 7:00 PM

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