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Why in the news? 1,318 forest fire outbreaks reported this year(2024). Fires impacted Shimla, Chamba, Bilaspur, Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Kullu Mandi, Rampur, Nahan, Solan, and the Great Himalayan National Park. 12,718 hectares of land were affected, including 2,789 hectares of plantations, causing a loss of ₹4.61 crore. IMD expects a western disturbance by June 4, potentially …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes. Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger. Why in the News? The recent bust of an inter-state baby trafficking racket by Telangana police has exposed a vast and organized network smuggling babies from Delhi …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A total of 27 oxygen cylinders were found inside and outside Baby Care New Born Child Hospital in Vivek Vihar, where a tragic blaze claimed the lives of seven newborns. Five cylinders exploded during the fire, injuring five infants. A National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) report noted serious …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 : Environmental issues such as sand mining and its impact on environment and other sectors of economy Focus : The article focuses on the persistent issue of illegal mining in and around the Sariska Tiger Reserve, detailing the decades-long judicial and administrative efforts to halt these activities. It highlights the challenges posed by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘red’ alert for Delhi on 19 May due to ongoing heatwave conditions. This alert indicates a very high likelihood of heat-related illnesses and serious health concerns for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, infants, and those with chronic diseases. Source-ToI Key points: Temperature Records: On …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 : Urban infrastructure and related issues , Fulfillment of goal of sustainable urbanization GS-4 :Laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance. Focus : The focus area of the article is the collapse of a giant advertisement hoarding in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area, highlighting the subsequent fatalities, regulatory lapses, legal responsibilities, and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission (EC) regarding the delay in uploading authenticated voting data on its website after each phase of polling. This inquiry stems from a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms, alleging significant delays in releasing voter turnout data and a sudden increase in figures, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India protests China’s road construction in PoK’s Shaksgam valley, claiming sovereignty; tensions escalate amid strategic significance. About Territorial Dispute: India voices objections to Chinese road construction in the Shaksgam valley of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Ministry of External Affairs labels China’s actions as “illegal attempts” to alter ground realities. India asserts sovereignty over …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Chief Minister of Manipur raises concerns over population growth among Chin-Kuki-Zo tribes amid ongoing ethnic conflict. source:sagepublication About Concerns Raised by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed concerns about the “unnatural growth” in the population of “Chin-Kuki-Zo” tribes in Manipur. He stated that this population …
Read MoreDuring the thousand-year period spanning from the eighth to the eighteenth century, significant transformations occurred in both India and the wider world. These changes encompassed social, political, and cultural realms, impacting the lives and ideologies of people across continents. India, with its longstanding trade and cultural ties with regions surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including the …
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