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Why in the news? Unique Sighting: The Wroughton’s free-tailed bat, a rare species, has been spotted at the Yamuna Biodiversity Park in Delhi. Uncommon Species: This bat is typically found in the Western Ghats, with small colonies in the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya and Cambodia. Key Features of the Bat ● Identification: The bat is …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The government introduced the controversial “One Nation, One Election” Bills in the Lok Sabha amidst strong objections from the Opposition. A division vote saw 263 members in favor and 198 opposing the introduction of the Bills, raising questions about the required majority. Opposition’s Claims Opposition MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, argued that …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Launched by: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) under the Ministry of Coal’s guidance as part of a CSR program. Focus Area: CHARAK stands for Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal, addressing healthcare needs of economically weaker sections in Singrauli and Sonbhadra Key Highlights of CHARAK Initiative Eligibility Criteria: Families with an …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Commissioning Event: INS Nirdeshak, the second ship under the Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel (Large) Project, will be commissioned on December 18 at Visakhapatnam. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the vessel reflects the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative with over 80% indigenous content. Key Features of INS Nirdeshak Advanced Systems: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s First: Diabetes biobank launched to advance scientific understanding of diabetes. Collects Samples: Includes blood specimens from diverse Indian populations for research into Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes (GDM). Key Highlights of the Biobank Chronic Disease: Diabetes disrupts blood sugar regulation, leading to severe complications like blindness, kidney failure, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and neighbourhood relations Effect of policies and politics of regional countries. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Kuwait marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over four decades, reflecting India’s intention to strengthen its ties with the Gulf region, a critical area for its …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, China has now become the country with the largest foreign debt, with more than 25% of global bilateral external debt owed to it by the end of 2023. Introduction China emerged as the world’s largest bilateral lender at the end of 2023, accounting …
Read MoreWhy in the news? 55 Rajya Sabha MPs seek the removal of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for making controversial remarks, triggering an inquiry into judicial conduct and impartiality. Understanding the Procedure for Removing Judges: Legal Framework: Articles 124 and 217 of the Indian Constitution outline the removal process for judges of the Supreme Court and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A Russian oil tanker spill in the Kerch Strait has raised environmental concerns and added to the already high geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Overview of the Kerch Strait Oil Spill: A Russian oil tanker recently split apart during a severe storm in the Kerch Strait, spilling thousands of tonnes …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Little Bunting, a migratory bird from Eurasia, is notable for its distinct features, migratory patterns, and stable conservation status, contributing to avian biodiversity across regions. Distribution and Physical Features about the Little Bunting : Distribution: The Little Bunting breeds in the taiga regions of northeastern Europe, northern Euro Siberia, and …
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