Study on Representation and Forest Conservation in Scheduled Areas
Context: A recent study has explored the relationship between representation and forest conservation in India’s Scheduled Areas. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Study Key Findings About PESA Act: Objectives of the Act Why are rules under PESA important? -Source: The Hindu
Current Affairs Quiz 27 June 2024
Current Affairs 27 June 2024
CONTENTS Tragic Incident in Tamil Nadu Context: Recently, approximately 34 people lost their lives, and around 100 others were hospitalized after consuming illicit or spurious liquor in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Hooch Production Process of Hooch Alcohol Content in Liquor Spurious Liquor Regulation Key […]
PIB Summaries 27 June 2024
CONTENTS Chhatrapati Shivaji Context: Recently, the exhibition depicting 115 oil paintings of Shivaji Maharaj was organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) to mark the 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji . Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Chhatrapati Shivaji Shivaji and the Mughals Jal Jeevan Mission Context: […]
Static Quiz 27 June 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 June 2024
CONTENTS How Well is India Tapping its Rooftop Solar Potential? Context: India’s installed rooftop solar (RTS) capacity surged by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth in a single year. By March 31, the total RTS capacity reached 11.87 GW, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. To meet rising energy demands, […]
Current Affairs Quiz 26 June 2024
About Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
Context: The RBI recently revised its priority sector guidelines to encourage banks to provide small loans in economically disadvantaged districts with low average loan sizes. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy About Priority Sector Lending (PSL): -Source: The Hindu
Declining Flamingo Population at Lake Natron
Context: Experts have reported a steady decline in the population of flamingos at Lake Natron. The decrease is attributed to extreme weather conditions and encroachment, resulting in fewer birds returning to the lake each year. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Lake Natron: Key Facts about the Great Rift Valley: […]
About Didymocarpus Janakiae
Context: A new plant species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Didymocarpus janakiae. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Didymocarpus janakiae -Source: The Hindu