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WHY DID PAKISTAN CARRY OUT AIRSTRIKES IN AFGHANISTAN?

Why in the news? Escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan after Pakistani airstrikes in Afghan provinces and retaliatory attacks by the Taliban. source:wordpress About the Escalating Tensions: Airstrikes by Pakistan: Pakistani fighters conducted airstrikes in the Afghan provinces of Paktika and Khost, resulting in civilian casualties, amid escalating tensions between the two nations. Retaliation by …

22Mar 2024

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PANEL TO STUDY SCOPE OF ALTERING POWER LINES IN BUSTARD HABITAT:

Why in the news? The Supreme Court forms an expert panel to address threats posed by power lines to endangered Great Indian Bustard populations. About Supreme Court’s Initiative: The Supreme Court has formed an expert committee to address the conflict between conserving the endangered Great Indian Bustard and promoting renewable energy. High-powered power cables pose …

22Mar 2024

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT TIGHTENS RULES ON BIOPLASTICS:

Why in the news? The Environment Ministry introduces stricter rules on labelling biodegradable plastics, aiming to curb microplastic pollution, affecting industry practices. source:slideserve About Tightening Labelling Standards: The Environment Ministry has introduced stricter regulations for labelling disposable plastic products as ‘biodegradable’, mandating that they must not leave any microplastics behind. Previously, biodegradable and compostable plastics …

22Mar 2024

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WHY SC HAS STAYED GOVT’S ‘FACT CHECK UNIT’ FOR NOW:

Why in the news? Supreme Court halts amended IT Rules allowing government’s Fact Check Unit, citing concerns over free speech and misinformation. The Supreme Court has halted the operation of amended Information Technology (IT) Rules, which introduced a “Fact Check Unit” (FCU) empowered to identify fake news on social media platforms. About Amended Rules : …

22Mar 2024

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MEET TWIN STARS OF THE UNIVERSE, WHICH GOBBLE UP PLANETS

Why in the news? Twin stars in a study reveal signs of planet ingestion, challenging the stability of planetary systems, highlighting potential chaos. source:medium About the Twin Stars and Planetary Ingestion: The study focuses on pairs of stars formed within the same interstellar cloud, sharing identical chemical makeup, mass, and age, known as “twin” stars. …

22Mar 2024

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ASPECTS OF INEQUALITY IN INDIA:

Why in the news? Rising inequality in India highlighted by World Inequality Lab research, indicating historical trends and policy recommendations for addressing disparities. source:theindianexpress About Income and Wealth Inequality Globally: India’s income share of the top 10% and top 1% ranks prominently among other countries, indicating high levels of inequality. Wealth inequality in India, while …

22Mar 2024

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Operation Indravati

News India has initiated Operation Indravati aimed at relocating its citizens from Haiti to the Dominican Republic; External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar announced in a social media update that 12 Indians were successfully evacuatednand he also expressed gratitude to the Government of the Dominican Republic for their assistance. Haiti About: Location: Haiti is …

22Mar 2024

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NAVIGATING THE GLOBAL WATERSCAPE, ITS CHALLENGES

Syllabus: GS 1 and 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). Focus: 31st …

22Mar 2024

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Inspiring Cultural and Linguistic Harmony: A Testament to Success and Vision

In the vibrant tapestry of academic enrichment, the Universal School of Administration orchestrated a profound event: the “Sensitization Programme on Cultural and Linguistic Harmony of Canada. – by B. V. Nagaraju” Hosted under the esteemed patronage of the beloved Chairman, Shri R. Upendra Shetty, the occasion aimed to ignite the aspirations of students, urging them …

22Mar 2024

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SHOULD JUDGES ACCEPT OFFICIAL POSTS AFTER RETIREMENT?

Relevance: GS 2 – Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions; Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Why in the News? Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigned as a judge of the Calcutta High Court. Hours after his resignation, he announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). …

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