Barak Bhuban wildlife sanctuary
Context: Recently, the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) eastern bench in Kolkata has ordered a stay on road construction work inside the Barak Bhuban wildlife sanctuary in Assam’s Cachar district. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary: Key Information about Barak Valley: -Source: Indian Express
Formation and Picturesque Nature of Fjords
Context: A diesel fuel spill from a ship that sank recently spreads to the Greenland fjord. Relevance: GS I: Geography Formation and Picturesque Nature of Fjords Formation of Fjords: Fjords are steep, U-shaped valleys that have been submerged under seawater. Their formation involves a series of geological processes: Picturesque Nature of Fjords: In essence, the combination […]
About International Big Cat Alliance
Context: Recently, India has officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), which was launched by the Prime Minister in 2023. IBCA aims to protect big cats and their habitats. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About International Big Cat Alliance: Aim: Objective: Members: -Source: Indian Express
Key Points from the National Green Tribunal
Context: Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered classifying Nainital town into prohibited, regulated, and development zones. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Points from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Order Regarding Nainital: National Green Tribunal (NGT) Structure of National Green Tribunal Powers of NGT The NGT has the power […]
PM Modi Speaks at UN Summit on Multilateral Solutions
Context; Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focusing on the theme ‘Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow’. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of PM Modi’s Speech: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA): 79th UN General Assembly: […]
Union Government Releases 2022 Atrocities Report
Context: The union government has published a new report detailing the state of atrocities against Scheduled Castes in the year 2022 under the framework of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Report on Atrocities Against SCs […]
Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens POCSO Act Enforcement
Context: The Supreme Court of India has recently strengthened the enforcement of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, by ruling that watching or possessing sexually explicit material involving minors is illegal, irrespective of whether it is shared or transmitted. This decision overrides a previous judgment from the Madras High Court, which […]
About the SPICED Scheme
Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved a Spices Board scheme, ‘Sustainability in spice sector through progressive, innovative and collaborative interventions for export development’ (SPICED) scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About the SPICED Scheme: Key Highlights of the Scheme:
Gingee Fort Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site
Context: Gingee Fort, located in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district, has been officially nominated for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list. This nomination is part of a larger initiative titled the “Maratha Military Landscapes,” which aims to recognize and preserve 12 significant forts that highlight the historical military architecture influenced by the Maratha Empire. Relevance: […]
The Supreme Court’s Stance on Child Sexual Exploitation Online
Context: The Supreme Court of India has provided a comprehensive legal interpretation of the penal consequences concerning online content that depicts child sexual exploitation. This clarification aligns with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and addresses the Information Technology Act, 2000, aiming to curb the proliferation of such heinous content in the digital space. Relevance: General Studies […]