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Focus on best practices as global meet on pulses returns to India Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: India is set to be the world’s largest producer of lentil (masur) this year on the back of an expected surge in production estimated at 1.6 million tonnes (mt). Lentil production in Canada, the […]
Census records a 27% increase in waterbirds in Kaziranga Subject :Environment Section: Protected Area Context: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve have recorded a 27% increase in the number of resident and winter migratory waterbirds. It was the fifth waterbird census conducted through the citizen scientist initiative. About Kaziranga National Park: Located […]
Prepare zone management plans soon, NGT tells coastal States, Union Territories Subject : Environment Section: Environmental laws Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to ensure that coastal States and Union Territories prepare a Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) or the Island Coastal Regulation […]
What is breach of privilege? Subject : Polity Section: Parliament A breach of privilege is a violation of any of the privileges of MPs/Parliament. Among other things, any action ‘casting reflections’ on MPs, parliament or its committees; could be considered breach of privilege. This may include publishing of news items, editorials or statements […]
LS privileges panel calls for revoking suspension of 3 MPs Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: The Privileges Committee of the Lok Sabha have accepted the “regrets” expressed by MPs for their alleged disrespect to the Chair during the Winter Session of Parliament. What is Parliamentary Privilege? Parliamentary privilege refers to rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and MPs in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their […]
SC refuses to stay law on selection of CEC and EC Subject : Polity Section: National Body Context: The Supreme Court declined to stay a new law which brushed aside a top court judgment to include the Chief Justice of India as a member of the high powered selection committee to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). “The CEC and Other Election Commissioners(Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 has diluted the Supreme Court judgment by replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Union Cabinet Minister. Key Provisions of the “The CEC and Other Election Commissioners(Appointment, […]
Daily Prelims Notes 13 January 2024 Table Of Contents SC refuses to stay law on selection of CEC and EC LS privileges panel calls for revoking suspension of 3 MPs What is breach of privilege? Prepare zone management plans soon, NGT tells coastal States, Union Territories Census records a 27% increase in waterbirds […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 January 2024 Table Of Contents Centre set to roll out vaccine drive to fight cervical cancer Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana Maharashtra Speaker gives verdict on Shiv Sena split Iran seizes oil tanker at center dispute with US Atal Setu: All you need to know about India’s longest […]
USIDFC and NIIF to set up $1 -billion fund to finance renewable energy projects Subject: Economy Section: National Economy Context: The United States International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC) and India’s National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF) are “working on the possibility of creating a fund” that would invest in renewable energy and green projects in […]
Small herbivores are true victims Subject: Environment Section: Species in news India’s natural areas are facing extensive threats, with land-use changes leading to fragmented, depleted, and invaded ecosystems. Two-thirds of these spaces are now grappling with the invasion of alien plants, posing a significant risk to biodiversity. Herbivores, both wild and domestic, are […]