Initiatives to tackle Plastic – UPSC Prelims
Initiatives to Tackle Plastic: Indian Initiatives: Elimination of Single Use Plastic: In 2019, the Prime Minister of India pledged to eliminate all […]
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Microplastics – UPSC Prelims
Microplastics: These are plastic debris smaller than 5mm in length or about the size of a sesame seed. Sources: They can
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Central Armed Police Forces Reforms – UPSC GS3
Facts: 1,200 paramilitary troopers died by suicide in last 10 years. Domestic problems, illness and financial problems are some of the
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Impact of Social Media on Politics – UPSC GS3
Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology questioned Facebook officials over allegations that the algorithm promotes one political
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Tick Infestation – UPSC Prelims
Tick Infestation: The Ticks are harmful blood sucking parasites severely affect productivity of dairy animals and a major economic impediment, welfare concern
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India’s Missions in Arctic and Antarctic – UPSC Prelims
India’s Arctic Missions: India launched its first scientific expedition to the Arctic Ocean in 2007. India opened a research base named “Himadri” in
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Polar Science and Cryosphere (PACER) scheme – UPSC Prelims
Ministry : Ministry of Earth Sciences Scheme: Scheme has been approved for continuation from 2021 to 2026. PACER encompasses the following
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Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 – UPSC GS2
Context: Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 As per the Criminal Procedure
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Constitutional and Legal Provisions Related to Minorities – UPSC Prelims
Legal Provisions: The National Commission of Minority Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.” The
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Moplah Rebellion – UPSC Prelims
Background of Moplah Rebellion: Muslims had arrived in Kerala in the 7th century AD as traders via the Arabian Sea even