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05Mar 2025

Cities Coalition for Circularity: Driving Sustainable Urban Development

Why in the News? The Cities Coalition for Circularity was launched at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Jaipur to promote city-to-city collaboration, circular economy practices, and sustainability efforts. The event emphasized achieving SDGs and carbon neutrality in Asia-Pacific. 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum: Hosted at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. …

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05Mar 2025

Delimitation Debate: Representation, Population, and Federal Challenges

Why in the News? The delimitation exercise, scheduled after 2026, has sparked debates, especially among southern states, fearing a loss of political representation due to population-based seat allocation. Home Minister Amit Shah assured that no state would lose seats, raising further discussions. Key Issues and Concerns: Uneven population growth across states has led to demographic …

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05Mar 2025

Wallace Line Explains Unique Species Distribution Across Continents

Why in the News? New research using evolutionary modeling and biogeographical studies provides deeper insights into the Wallace Line, highlighting how continental shifts, climate variations, and migration challenges have shaped species distribution between Asia and Australia over millions of years. What is the Wallace Line? In the 19th century, Alfred Russel Wallace observed a sharp …

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05Mar 2025

Germany Considers Reviving Military Conscription Amid NATO Uncertainty

Why in the News? Germany’s CDU/CSU bloc is advocating for the reintroduction of compulsory military service, citing security concerns amid NATO’s uncertain future. The proposal follows U.S. President Trump’s pro-Russia stance, prompting Europe to strengthen its defense capabilities independently. Push for Reintroducing Military Service Germany’s CDU/CSU bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, supports reinstating compulsory military …

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05Mar 2025

Kashmir’s Drought Preparedness: Strategies for a Dry Summer

Syllabus: GS-1: Geographical Features and their Location GS-3: Environmental Pollution & DegradationConservation Focus: Kashmir has witnessed a rainfall deficit of 80-90%, raising concerns about drought-like conditions in the coming months. In response, SKUAST researchers have developed adaptation strategies for farmers, focusing on water conservation, crop rotation, drought-resistant seeds, and efficient irrigation methods to mitigate the …

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25Feb 2025

MANIPUR’S POLITICAL CRISIS AND THE WAY AHEAD

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Transparency and Accountability Why in the News? The Right to Information (RTI) Act, once seen as a tool for transparency and accountability, is being gradually weakened through judicial interpretations and administrative delays. The Supreme Court rulings and amendments have effectively transformed RTI into a Right to Deny Information (RDI), …

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20Feb 2025

SC Rules Foreigners Tribunal Cannot Reopen Citizenship Cases

Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Foreigners Tribunals cannot review their own decisions, overturning an Assam tribunal’s order that reopened a settled citizenship case. The verdict reinforces legal finality, preventing repetitive litigation in pending citizenship disputes under the Assam Accord and NRC. Supreme Court’s Ruling: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that a …

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20Feb 2025

Trump’s Policies Reshape Global Order, Challenge Western Unity

Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Indian Diaspora , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Focus: Former US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy stance, including his push for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, criticism of European allies, and nationalist economic policies, has …

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18Feb 2025

Indian Navy Participates in Exercise Komodo 2025

Why in the news? The Indian Navy’s participation in Exercise Komodo 2025 highlights India’s commitment to regional maritime security, strengthening cooperation with 39 nations, and emphasizing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific through multilateral naval exercises and international forums. Key Highlights of Exercise Komodo: The Indian Navy has participated in Exercise Komodo 2025, held in …

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18Feb 2025

Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary: Biodiversity Hub and Conservation Priority

Why in the news? Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, a crucial part of India’s conservation efforts, is in focus due to its role in protecting endangered species, maintaining ecological balance, and safeguarding the habitat of the endangered Gangetic dolphins. Key Points: Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is located in the Upper Gangetic Plain of …

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