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Elephant corridor report plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans, says expert Subject: Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: An expert has flagged multiple inconsistencies in the recently published report on elephant corridors of India by the central government. Details: The central government released a report titled Elephant Corridors of India, 2023, which […]
157 killed as strong earthquake jolts Nepal’s mountainous western region Subject: Geography Section: Physical geography Context: A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake, the worst since 2015, struck Nepal’s remote mountainous region. Details: According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the epicentre of the earthquake was in Jajarkot district, about 500km west of […]
Decline in water availability in the Southern hemisphere Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: Driven in part by large scale atmospheric climate modes, the Southern hemisphere accounts for more than 95% of the recent decline in global water availability, according to a new study. More About News: Global land water availability has varied due to climate change and increased human water use. In the Northern hemisphere, there is negligible change in land water […]
Enemy property Butler Palace to turn into a tourist haven Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: Butler Palace in Lucknow, a century-old structure, is undergoing a facelift to become a tourist attraction. More About News: Owned by the royal family of Mahmudabad, which migrated to India in the 13th century and settled […]
What is the Advocate-on-Record system in the Supreme Court Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court pulled up an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) for filing a frivolous case and dismissed the public interest litigation. Who is an Advocate-on-Record (AoR): “Advocate on record” is a title given to an advocate who can represent a cause […]
UNESCO declares Gwalior the ‘city of music’ Subject: International Relations Section: International organisation Context: UNESCO declares Gwalior the ‘city of music’ What is the story of Gwalior musical past: Gwalior, known for its rich musical history, played a pivotal role in the development of the Gwalior gharana, one of the oldest and most […]
Can a trans woman invoke the Domestic Violence Act Subject: Polity Section: legislation Context: The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine whether a transgender woman can claim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) More about the news: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether a […]
Legislature can enact new law, cannot over directly rule court judgment Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud discussed the separation of powers, noting that the legislature can create new laws to address legal gaps but cannot directly overturn a court judgment. More about the news: Chief Justice of India […]
Court in The Hague rejects Indian govt plea against $111-million award to Devas investors Subject: IR Section: International organisation Context: Court in The Hague rejects Indian govt plea against $111-million award to Devas investors More about the news: The district court of The Hague has rejected India’s request to set aside a compensation […]
Miyanwali Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Militants attack Pakistan Air Force training base in Miyanwali. Some facts about Miyanwali: Miyanwali is a city located in Punjab province of Pakistan, on the west bank of the Indus River. It is the capital of Miyanwali District. It is located in the Potohar Plateau […]