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Albino Indian Flapshell Turtle
In News A mountaineer and an international forest forensic investigator had a chance encounter with the rarely found species of Albino Indian Flapshell turtle in Telangana. Image Courtesy:CNN About Indian Flapshell turtle Scientific Name : Lissemys punctata It is one of the most common softshell turtles found in India. Description : The rare yellow color […]
Chillai Kalan & Winter Solstice
In Context With the winter solstice today (December 21), one of the harshest winter periods of 40 days, called Chillai Kalan, has begun in Kashmir. Key Details Chillai Kalan is the local name given to intense cold waves in Kashmir and Ladakh region, it consists of three months. It is divided into three parts called […]
India-Sri Lanka Fishermen Issue
In News The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested Indian fishermen for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Conflict between Sri Lankan Navy and Indian fishermen (Issues for Sri Lanka) Rich maritime resources: In the past fishermen from Rameshwaram and nearby coasts continued to sail towards Talaimannar and Katchatheevu coasts, a region famous for […]
Special Category Status
In News The Central government made it clear that there is no question of granting special category status to Andhra Pradesh, as it already got a special financial package in lieu of the status. About Andhra Pradesh was given a special package in lieu of the Special Category Status on the request of the State. […]
Mob Lynching
In News Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Lok Sabha that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) discontinued data collection on mob lynching, hate crimes and cow vigilantism. Earlier, NCRB collected data on mob lynching, hate crimes and cow vigilantism in 2017. Why does NCRB discontinue the collection of data? It was […]
Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)
In News Recently, the Government launched the Open Acreage Licensing Programme(OALP)Bid Round-VII for International Competitive Bidding in continuation of its aggressive programme for exploration and adhering to the prescribed timelines. Successful award of Round-VII Blocks would add a further 15,766 sq. km of exploration acreage and cumulative acreage under OALP and it will be increased […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 6 more seats for Jammu, 1 extra for Kashmir: Delimitation draft Linking electoral roll to aadhar : Opp objects govt pushes bill through Bills on a life term for sacrilege pending, need President assent: Punjab to Centre […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Lok Sabha passes Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar Six additional seats for Jammu, one for Kashmir proposed (Polity and Governance) What are the major features of the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, objectives and need […]
e-Chhawani Project
In News GIS-Based Automatic Water Supply System for citizens of Cantonment Board under eChhawani project has been launched recently by the Defence Minister of India. About eChhawani Project eChhawani is a citizen-centric project of the Directorate General of Defence Estates, Ministry of Defence. Under this initiative, Cantonment Boards provide online citizen services to more than […]
