Static Quiz 07 February 2025 (Environment)
100 Indians deported from U.S. for illegal entry
Overview of the Deportation Incident: Relevance : GS 2(International Relations ,Governance) Unprecedented Use of Military Aircraft Handling of Deportees in India Immigration Concerns & Broader Implications Future Outlook
Western Ghats: a living archive of culture, memory, and resilience
Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Current Threats: Cultural and Spiritual Connection to Nature: Ecological Devastation: Resistance and Resilience: Call for Conservation and Cultural Preservation:
What is the SC directive on sacred groves?
Context : The Supreme Court’s December 18, 2024 directive mandates the Rajasthan Forest Department to map and classify sacred groves as ‘forests’ and ‘community reserves’ under the Wildlife Protection Act, shifting control from community-based management to government oversight, conflicting with the Forest Rights Act. Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) December 18, 2024 SC Order: Implications of the Order: T.N. Godavarman Case (1997): Traditional Community Conservation: Sacred Groves […]
The rise and rise of UPI digital payments
Context: Rapid Growth in Digital Payments: Relevance : GS 3(Economy , Banking) UPI Dominance in Digital Payments: Impressive Growth in UPI Transactions: Surge in UPI Transaction Values: Person-to-Person (P2P) vs. Person-to-Merchant (P2M) Transactions: Comparative Share of Digital Payment Methods in 2024: Key Data Points and Insights: Conclusion:
Govt. warns officials against using AI tools due to security risks
Background of Circular Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Technology) AI Tools in Focus Official Advisory Potential Threats to Confidentiality Government’s Countermeasures Previous Training Initiatives Future of AI in Government Public and Institutional Reactions
New life-sized mechanical elephant to assist Kerala temple in ceremonies
Context and Significance: Relevance : GS 1(Culture), GS 3(Environment), GS 4(Ethics) Features of Kombara Kannan Ethical and Cultural Implications Broader Implications