Environment Ministry’s Proposed Changes to Wildlife Act:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues   Context: In December 2021, the Union environment ministry announced a plan to amend the Wildlife Act. The Act has been amended several times, in 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993, 2002, 2006 and 2013.   Changes proposed: The proposed amendment is likely the most expansive so far in …

Rooftop solar scheme:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues.   Context: The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has allowed households to get rooftop solar panels installed by themselves or by any vendor of their choice and a photograph of the installed system for distribution utility is sufficient to avail benefits or subsidy under the Rooftop …

Chandrayaan-3:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in space.   Context: New ISRO Chief had said that design changes on Chandrayaan-3 have been incorporated and testing has seen huge progress. The mission could be launched by the middle of next year.   About Chandrayaan 3: Chandrayaan-3 will be a mission repeat of Chandrayaan-2 but will only …

50% Reservation Limit:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Context: A UPSC aspirant has approached the Supreme Court seeking to quash the final result dated September 24, 2021 declared by UPSC for Civil Services Examination 2020 to the extent it violates the 50% reservation ceiling.   …