About The Owlflies
Context: Recently, a rare species of owlfly species Glyptobasis dentifera has been rediscovered after 75 years from Kerala by researchers. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Owlflies -Source: The Hindu
About Namdhari Sect
Context: Recently, hundreds of followers of two rival groups of the Namdhari religious sect clashed violently in Rania in Haryana Sirsa district. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Namdhari Sect -Source: Indian Express
Key Facts about St Martin’s Island
Context: Recently, after former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resignation, St Martin’s Island came into controversy over its lease to another nation. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Key Facts about St Martin’s Island: -Source: The Hindu
Nationwide Strike by Resident Doctors for Enhanced Safety Laws
Context: Resident doctors across India have initiated a strike to demand robust legislation ensuring their safety while on duty. This action follows the tragic incident on August 9, where a young doctor was raped and murdered at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The uproar began after her body was found in the […]
Governor Sanctioning the Prosecution of the Chief Minister
Context: Karnataka Governor sanctioned the prosecution of the Chief Minister in a case of alleged corruption in the allotment of land to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the MUDA ‘Scam’? Powers of Sanctioning the Prosecution of the CM: Intention […]
Transformation of India’s Broiler Chicken Industry
Context: India’s broiler chicken industry has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from traditional, small-scale farming to a highly organized and vertically integrated agri-business. This shift has been pivotal in enabling smallholders to participate effectively in commercial poultry farming. As a result, there has been a notable increase in both productivity and profitability within the sector, […]
Central Government To Boosts Land Reform
Context: The central government of India has announced significant financial incentives under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for the fiscal year 2024-25. This initiative allocates Rs 10,000 crore to assist states in implementing land-related reforms that affect both rural and urban areas. Additionally, a sum of Rs 5,000 crore is […]
Need for a Central Protection Act
Context: Resident doctors across India are on strike, demanding laws to ensure their safety at work. This action was triggered by the rape and murder of a young doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. The doctor’s body was found in the seminar room of the emergency building where […]
Responsible Tourism: Our Promise to Future Generations
Context: Visit Agra, and you’ll be confronted with a distressing sight: graffiti defacing the walls of its iconic monuments. Lovers carving their names into the Taj Mahal—a symbol of eternal love—are tarnishing its legacy with their careless actions. This is just one instance of irresponsible tourism. From defacing historic landmarks to littering, harming natural environments, […]
Eri Silk Overview
Context: Recently, the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Govt. of India, has successfully obtained the prestigious Oeko-Tex certification for its Eri Silk. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Eri Silk Overview Oeko-Tex Certification