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15Mar 2025

Wildlife Crisis: Mismanagement, Budget Cuts & Rising Conflicts

Why in the news? India’s wildlife conservation is facing severe challenges due to poor management, declining budgets, and increasing human-animal conflicts. Government policies remain reactive, while critical species suffer. A transparent public-private partnership is essential to strengthen conservation efforts and ensure accountability. Mismanagement in Wildlife Conservation: The government inaugurated Vantara, a 3,000-acre private zoo and …

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15Mar 2025

Federalism in India: Balancing Centre, State, and Party Interests

Syllabus: GS-2: FederalismCo-operative Federalism Focus: Recent debates over delimitation, fiscal policies, language issues, and centralization trends have intensified tensions between the Centre and states. The influence of political parties on governance, concerns over state autonomy, and calls for greater cooperative federalism highlight the evolving challenges of India’s federal structure. Federalism in India: Federalism in India …

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15Mar 2025

Tragedy in Hampi: A Hero’s Sacrifice and the Imperative for Enhanced Tourist Safety Measures

Syllabus:  GS – 1– Heritage places in India, Tourism , Safety of Tourists Focus : This article delves into the tragic incident near Hampi, Karnataka, where 29-year-old freelancer Bibhas Nayak lost his life while protecting two women from assault. It examines the circumstances leading to the crime, the immediate response by authorities, the impact on …

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13Mar 2025

India’s Global Image vs. Domestic Priorities: Public Opinion Split

Why in the News ? A Lokniti-CSDS survey reveals that 42% of Indians prefer government funds to be spent on poverty alleviation rather than global events like G20, while 29% support enhancing India’s international image, highlighting a debate on national priorities. Survey Insights on National Priorities: A Lokniti-CSDS study, in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, …

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13Mar 2025

NASA’s SPHEREx Mission to Map Sky and Galaxies

Why in the News? NASA successfully launched the SPHEREx space telescope from California aboard a SpaceX rocket. The $488 million mission will map the entire sky in infrared, studying galaxy evolution, cosmic expansion, and the origins of water and life-building molecules in space. About NASA’s SPHEREx Mission : NASA launched the Spectro-Photometer for the History …

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13Mar 2025

LCA Mk-1 Successfully Fires Astra Missile in Milestone

Why in the News? The Tejas LCA Mk-1 successfully test-fired the Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile off the Odisha coast, achieving a direct hit. This marks a significant step toward the induction of the advanced Mk-1A variant into the Indian Air Force. About the Successful Missile Test: The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Mk-1) …

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13Mar 2025

Indian Railways Joins Mission Amrit Sarovar for Water Conservation

Why in the News? The Indian Railways will participate in the Mission Amrit Sarovar initiative to construct and rejuvenate waterbodies near railway sites. This effort aims to combat water scarcity, improve groundwater levels, and enhance climate resilience through community-driven water conservation. Overview of Mission Amrit Sarovar: Launched in April 2022, the mission aims to construct …

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13Mar 2025

Parliament Passes Oilfields Amendment Bill 2024 for Energy Sector

Why in the News? The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 has been passed by Parliament, expanding the definition of mineral oils. It aims to enhance energy security, while opposition parties raise concerns over rising imports and declining domestic production. Key Provisions of the Bill: The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 has …

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13Mar 2025

Pratibimb Module: GIS-Based Tool for Cybercrime Investigation

Why in the News? The Pratibimb Module, developed under I4C (MHA), is transforming cybercrime investigations by enabling real-time tracking of cybercriminal activities. Integrated with the Samanvaya Platform, it enhances interstate coordination, leading to thousands of arrests and improved law enforcement efficiency. Undertanding Pratibimb: Developed under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) of the Ministry …

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13Mar 2025

GLOBAL COORDINATION FOR RESILIENT CLIMATE PREDICTIONS

Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Environmental Hazards and mitigation. Why in the News? The Trump administration’s downsizing of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has raised concerns about the future of climate predictions. This move has sparked debates over its impact on weather forecasting, climate resilience, and global climate coordination. Climate Predictions vs. Climate …

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