GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: TH Context: Despite the importance of biodiversity that ultimately sustains all human endeavours, not enough has been done for caring and nurturing life on earth. Biodiversity/Biological diversity: Meaning: The rich variety of life forms and their interconnections with each other and the environment is …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Developments in the field of Space Source: DTE Context: The United Nations (UN) has recommended a new treaty for ensuring peace and security as well as preventing an arms race in outer space. What is outer space? Outer space is the region beyond a planet’s atmosphere. For Earth, it …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Development and Employment Source: ILO Context: The ILO Monitor on the World of Work database provides access to several of the indicators related to the labour market. Latest trends: Uneven impact of the poly-crisis (simultaneous occurrence of several catastrophic events): The war in Ukraine, …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States Source: HT Context: The Law Commission of India has recommended the retention of the 153-year-old colonial law on sedition in India. The Sedition Law in India: Section 124A of the IPC: It deals with Sedition – a non-bailable offence and …
