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Fifty years of ‘Project Tiger’

In News Tiger Census figures were released by the Prime Minister at an event marking the “International Big Cat Alliance conference” as well as the “50th anniversary of Project Tiger”. The PM also released the government’s vision for tiger conservation during ‘Amrit Kaal’, and launched the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA). About Tiger census highlights: […]

International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA)

In News To commemorate 50 years of Project Tiger,  the Prime Minister  launched the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) for conservation of seven big cats namely Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma harbouring our planet. The PM also released the summary report of All India Tiger Estimation (5th cycle). He also released […]

Population Bomb

In News The Earth4All modelling team published their predictions about the world’s human population in the form of a report. About The word ‘population bomb’ signifies a grim scenario that warns of perils of overpopulation like mass starvation and environmental deterioration. In the new Earth4All Initiative report, the researchers set aside population-modelling approaches adopted by […]

Human Composting

In News Recently, New York became the sixth state in the US to legalise human composting as a burial option.  About Human Composting It is also known as natural organic reduction. It is essentially the process of transforming the human body into nutrient-rich soil.  The process of transformation of a human body into soil involves […]

Article 371F

In  News Recently, an SDF supremo claimed that the Sikkimese people feel betrayed as Article 371F was “violated”. Latest Issues  the Financial Bill, 2023 redefines Sikkimese as any Indian citizen domiciled in Sikkim, extending to them the same benefits as that of the original inhabitants whose forefathers’ names were in the 1961 register This violates […]

8th Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)

In News The Prime Ministerhas lauded Mudra Yojana on completion of 8 years.  PM MudraYojana has played a vital role in funding the unfunded and ensuring a life of dignity as well as prosperity for countless Indians.  Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) About:  The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) was launched on 8th April 2015. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Budget is cleared, stage set for India’s biggest facility to probe the universe (Science and Technology) Know about Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory – India and, its purpose   GS 3 9 Govt’s nod for 42 of 75 biogas plants marked for urban […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 6   Some advice to India on the IFA negotiations    (International Agreements ) What is Investment Facilitation Agreement(IFA)? Features, objectives, India’s view, and what lies ahead? GS 3 6 Pause and effect   (Economy)) What are the major decisions of the Reserve […]

India’s Need for Humane Policing

In Context Recently, concern was expressed about the degree of human rights violations in police stations in the country. Issue of inhumane policing The history of policing in many countries is pockmarked by episodes of excesses.  The U.S. is one country which has had far too many instances of police torture.  In contrast, police handling […]

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