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Radical Transformations in Jatra Sub : History Sec: Art and culture Why in News The traditional folk theatre of Jatra, particularly in Odisha’s Ganjam district, has come under scrutiny due to extreme and controversial practices during performances. A recent incident involving the use of live animals on stage has sparked outrage among audiences, […]
Enhancing India’s Digital Connectivity Through New Undersea Cables Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in it and computer Why in News India is set to boost its digital connectivity with two new submarine cable systems, India Asia Xpress (IAX) and India Europe Xpress (IEX), enhancing Internet links to Asia and Europe. These developments highlight […]
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 […]
Daily Prelims Notes 21 December 2024 Table Of Contents Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count SC allows pleas against cap on credit card dues US commits to 61% emissions cut by 2035: What does its updated NDC plan say? Three reasons why Mumbai remains under smog blanket India State […]
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 […]