GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation Source: HT Context: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) cautioned that sea level rise poses a serious threat to both China and India in a report titled “Global Sea-Level Rise and Implications.” Findings of the “Global Sea-Level Rise and Implications” report: Sea level rise varies regionally It …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Source: Indian Express Context: A recent survey highlighted that over three-fourths of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are of the view that their business remained either stagnant or decreased or wound up during the last five years. …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Source: IE Context: According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the highest number of custodial deaths has been reported in Gujarat (80) In the last five years. Custodial deaths/extrajudicial killings in India: Meaning: When an alleged accused has been prosecuted …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and Interventions Source: TH Context: NHRC in a recent report flagged the “inhuman and deplorable” condition of all 46 government-run mental healthcare institutions across the country (3 Central Run and the rest of state-run Institutions) What is Mental Health? It is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Source: IE Context: The SC dismissed a plea challenging the delimitation exercise to redraw Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory of J&K. Background: A challenge to the J&K …
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