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Why in the news? Santa Ana winds, combined with climate change, are worsening wildfire conditions in Malibu, California, raising concerns over increasing fire intensity and the need for prevention strategies. About Santa Ana Winds and Their Role in Wildfires: Origin, Causes, and Characteristics Origin: Santa Ana winds originate in the Great Basin, a desert region …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease causing irreversible scarring, highlighting awareness about its risks, symptoms, and treatments. What is IPF and How Does It Cause Lung Scarring? Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive lung disease causing irreversible lung scarring. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development , India and its Neighbourhood , Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Inclusive Growth Focus: Switzerland has suspended the MFN clause in its DTAA with India, resulting in higher taxes on dividend payments from Swiss entities to Indian investors starting January 2025. This change follows a …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Population and associated issues Why in the News? India is at the peak of its demographic advantage with 67.3% of its population in the working age group (15-59 years). However, poor education, health, and nutrition threaten to derail this advantage, raising concerns about a future crisis with a skill-deficient, ageing population. India’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan celebrates its ninth anniversary, highlighting significant strides in making India more inclusive through improvements in infrastructure, transport, digital platforms, and educational access for persons with disabilities. Introduction: Launched in 2015 by the Prime Minister, the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) aims to create a fully accessible …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PRAGATI, India’s transformative e-governance platform, gained attention for its significant impact on resolving grievances, expediting project delivery, and enhancing inter-governmental collaboration, earning international acclaim for improving governance and transparency in project execution. Introduction to PRAGATI Platform: PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) was launched on March 25, 2015, as a pioneering …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is hosting the UN’s 13th geospatial plenary in New Delhi, highlighting its leadership in geospatial technology and fostering global collaboration for sustainable development and data-driven economies. India to Host 13th UN GGIM Asia-Pacific Plenary: India will host the 13th United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (GGIM) Asia-Pacific Plenary and Regional …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Project Veer Gatha 4.0 engages 1.76 crore students nationwide, promoting patriotism and honouring Armed Forces heroes through creative activities like essays, poems, and paintings. Project Veer Gatha 4.0: Nationwide Participation and Activities Participation Overview: Over 1.76 crore school students from all 36 States and UTs have actively engaged in Project Veer …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court questioned the Union government’s delay in initiating delimitation in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur, despite a 2020 order to begin the process. Background: The Supreme Court raised concerns over the delay in the delimitation process in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. The Court questioned the Union government for …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2 – Role of Judiciary , Democracy Focus: This article critically examines the tenure of former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud. It delves into his judicial decisions, reforms introduced during his time in office, and the controversies surrounding his tenure. The discussion highlights the challenges of assessing a CJI’s legacy …
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