CENTRE REISSUES DRAFT NOTIFICATION ON ECOSENSITIVE AREAS IN WESTERN GHATS TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: THE HINDU Eco-Sensitive Areas (ESAs) are designated regions requiring protective measures to prevent environmental degradation.
CLOUDBURST IN HIMACHAL PRADESH A cloudburst is a sudden and intense rainfall event over a small geographical area, often leading to flash floods and landslides. These events are particularly common
WORLD DROWNING PREVENTION DAY: ADDRESSING A GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH CHALLENGE World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting action
ELECTION OVERHANG AND INFLATION CONCERNS TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU The recent elections in India and subsequent heatwaves have contributed to a slowdown in industrial production, particularly in
COASTAL EROSION IN TAMIL NADU Coastal erosion is a significant issue affecting Tamil Nadu's coastline, impacting local communities, fishers, and infrastructure. Recent studies reveal severe erosion, threatening livelihoods and exacerbated
THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN IN INDIA The "Right to Be Forgotten" (RTBF) pertains to an individual's ability to remove their personal data from digital platforms when it infringes on
UPDATED FAO FIRE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently updated its "Integrated Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines," which were first introduced nearly 20 years ago. The updated
ORGAN DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA Organ donation and transplantation play a crucial role in saving lives and improving the quality of life for patients suffering from organ failure. India
POWERING UP TO GET TO THE $30-TRILLION ECONOMY POINT TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU India's ambitious goal of achieving a $30-trillion economy by 2047 demands relentless economic growth
SUPREME COURT RULING ON THE NOMINATION OF MCD ALDERMEN The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi has the authority to nominate "aldermen" to
WAQF (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024 The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to reform the Waqf Act of 1995 to enhance accountability and transparency in the administration of Waqf properties in India.
VINESH PHOGAT'S WEIGHT CUT STRUGGLE AT PARIS OLYMPICS TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU Vinesh Phogat, a prominent Indian wrestler, faced disqualification at the Paris Olympics due
