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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: Forest fires in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have scorched numerous hectares of greenery. How’s the situation? In April, Himachal reported about 750 forest fires, while Uttarakhand reported more than 1,500. Why are Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh vulnerable to forest Fires? Except for periods …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Disaster and Disaster Management. The Supreme Court has slammed the Kerala government for State’s inaction in providing relief to the Endosulfan pesticide exposure victims. This also amounts to a breach of the apex court’s 2017 judgment, which had ordered the State to pay ₹5 lakh each to the victims …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in Space. Context: The static test of the human-rated solid rocket booster (HS200) for the Gaganyaan programme was recently completed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). What you need to know about the HS200? The booster engine is part of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues related to planning. Context: India’s forex reserves have dropped below $600 billion, plunging by about $45 billion since September 3, 2021, when forex reserves stood at an all-time high of $642 billion. Reasons behind drop in India’s forex reserves: The drop is because of …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International Institutions. Context: At a conference hosted by New Delhi, India, Pakistan, and other members of the Shanghai Collaboration Organisation (SCO) discussed enhancing cooperation in fighting various regional security problems. The conference is being held as part of the SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS). Background: India …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbourhood relations. Context: The government of Sri Lanka intends to introduce the 21st Constitutional Amendment Bill. The 21st Constitutional Amendment seeks to repeal the 20th Amendment. Overview of the 21st Amendment: It seeks to reduce the Presidency to a ceremonial position, retaining the powers of the …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: An appeal against the video survey of Varanasi’s Gyanvapi mosque will be heard by the Supreme Court. The survey, according to a Muslim organisation, is in violation of the places …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution and historical underpinnings. Context: The Statehood Day of Sikkim was observed on 16th May, 2022. It was on May 16, 1975 that Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Union of India. How did the Himalayan state come to join the Indian Union? Beginning with Phuntsog …
GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Context: Buddha Purnima was celebrated on May 16th to mark the birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautama or Gautam Buddha. It is also believed to be the day he attained salvation or …
