What Election Commission can do if normal polling process is disrupted Subject: Polity Sec: Elections Context: The Election Commission of India (EC), under Sections 58(2) and 58A(2) of the Representation of People Act, 1951 (RPA), declared void the poll on April 19, in 11 polling stations of Manipur, and 8 polling stations of […]
Why are unclassed forests ‘missing’? Subject: Environment Sec: Environment Laws Context: In response to a Supreme Court order from February 19, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the reports of various State Expert Committees (SEC) on its website in early April. These reports, a response to public interest […]
Daily Prelims Notes 30 April 2024 1. Why are unclassed forests ‘missing’? Subject: Environment Sec: Environment Laws Context: In response to a Supreme Court order from February 19, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the reports of various State Expert Committees (SEC) on its website in early April. […]
Geneva-based UN-related body to review India’s human rights accreditation status this week Subject: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is preparing to defend the government’s human rights processes at a meeting in Geneva this week. More on news: The NHRC’s ratings were put on hold in 2023 over […]
Anticyclones, hanging even now over India, link warming to heat Subject: Geography Sec: Climatology Context: The latest advisory from the India Meteorological Department has warned of severe heat wave conditions affecting extensive areas of eastern India and the Gangetic plain for the upcoming days. More on news: The complexities of the ways in […]
The significance of carrier aviation Subject: Science and tech Sec: Defence Context: On March 5, both aircraft carriers of the Indian Navy, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, showcased “twin carrier operations” with MiG-29K fighter jets taking off simultaneously from both and landing cross deck. More on news: This demonstrated an ability that only […]
Daily Prelims Notes 29 April 2024 Table Of Contents The significance of carrier aviation Anticyclones, hanging even now over India, link warming to heat Geneva-based UN-related body to review India’s human rights accreditation status this week 1. The significance of carrier aviation Subject: Science and tech Sec: Defence Context: On March […]