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Siliguri Corridor: A Crucial Link Strengthened by SSB Presence Sub : Geo Sec: Eco geo Why in News Union Home Minister, during the 61st Raising Day celebrations of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Siliguri, emphasized the strategic importance of the Siliguri Corridor as a critical link between Northeast India and the rest […]
India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) Sub: Env Sec: Protected Area Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav released the ‘India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) today at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. The ISFR is brought out by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) on a […]
Three reasons why Mumbai remains under smog blanket Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: Mumbai has been under a blanket of smog for three consecutive days. Mumbai has been experiencing deteriorating air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) fluctuating between moderate and poor over the past few days. Factors Contributing to Smog: Emissions […]
US commits to 61% emissions cut by 2035: What does its updated NDC plan say? Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Context: The United States has announced its emission reduction target for 2035, as part of its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, committing to a reduction of 61-66% below 2005 […]
SC allows pleas against cap on credit card dues Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary loss Context: Recently the Supreme Court allowed appeals by banks challenging a 2008 order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). The 2008 NCDRC order had declared that charging over 30% interest per annum on credit card dues constituted […]
Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count Sub: Env Sec: Protected Area Context: A recent study published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa revealed a drastic 72% decline in avian species over 27 years at the Bordoibam Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) in Assam. Details of the study: Researchers conducted a […]
Should legislatures in India have fixed tenures? Sub : Polity Sec: Legislature Context: The Constitution (One Hundred Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 was introduced in the Lok Sabha recently. Key aspects of the Bill: The bill proposes fixed five-year terms for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, with elections synchronized to this cycle. If […]
SC stays Kerala HC directives on jumbo parades at festivals Sub: History Sec: Art and culture Context: The Supreme Court on Thursday intervened in a dispute between the Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu devaswoms, which organize the annual Thrissur Pooram festival, and the Kerala High Court. About the case: In November 2024, the Kerala High […]
Punjab govt to restore Jahaz Haveli: The story of Todar Mal, and what he did for Guru Gobind Singh’s sons Sub : History Sec: Medieval India Context: Jahaz Haveli, a 17th-century structure in Sirhind, was the residence of Todar Mal. It is being restored by the Diwan Todar Mal Heritage Foundation with support […]
Popular Drugs for Weight Loss Endorsed by WHO Scientists Sub: Sci Sec: Health Key Highlights: WHO scientists have endorsed a new class of medicines, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), for weight loss. GLP-1 RAs mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar, aiding obesity management. Drugs in this class include semaglutide and […]