GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment – Unique Ecosystem, Geography Source: The Hindu Context: The Union Budget for 2023-24 announced an initiative for mangrove plantation along the coastline and on saltpan lands, under MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes). About Mangroves: Mangroves are salt-tolerant plant communities found in tropical and subtropical intertidal regions. They are …
GS Paper 3 Source: The Hindu, PIB Direction: We had already covered Generative AI previously; the points given here are only the unique points that we didn’t cover previously. What is Generative AI: Generative Artificial Intelligence refers to the capability of artificial intelligence-enabled machines to use existing text, audio files, or images to …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Government Budgeting Source: TH Direction: The article highlights how the Union Budget 2023-24 has tried to achieve fiscal consolidation on one hand and economic recovery on another. Context: In the Union Budget for 2023-24, the Finance Minister chose the path of relative fiscal prudence and projected a decline in …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Judiciary Source: IE Context: This year, the court is hosting the first-ever celebration of its anniversary with Singapore Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon as chief guest. The Supreme Court was established on January 28, 1950, two days after the Constitution. A brief overview of India’s Supreme court: The Supreme Court …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganisation within the country Source: IE Direction: The article highlights Section 10(26AAA) of the IT Act 1961 and how it discriminates against women and outside Indians in Sikkim. Context: According to the CM of Sikkim, a review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court …
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