Current Affairs

Context Centre notifies second round of targets to curb emissions from carbon-heavy sectors Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) GEI is the amount of greenhouse gases released to produce one unit of a product, such as a tonne of cement or … Continue reading →

Prelims Perspective:  What is the Press Council of India, its composition and powers. What needs to be known? Press Council of India (PCI) What is it?: PCI is a statutory (Indian Press Council Act, 1965), quasi-judicial body established to preserve … Continue reading →

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? What is Project Dolphin- Key species involved Status/sanctuaries and important facts  Irrawaddy Dolphin — distribution & conservation status What needs to be known? Project Dolphin What is it?: It is a flagship conservation … Continue reading →

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? Constitutional provisions related to water disputes Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956 – key features Major Inter-State River Water Disputes in India What needs to be known? Constitutional Provisions Article 262:Parliament may provide for … Continue reading →

What needs to be focused? What are wildlife corridors Significance of corridors Kaziranga National Park speciality What needs to be known? Wildlife Corridor What is it?: Wildlife or animal corridors are meant to ensure safe passage for animals between two … Continue reading →

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? AI and Types Representation of the People Act, 1951 Types  Initiatives by India What needs to be known? Artificial Intelligence (AI) What is it?: Artificial Intelligence (AI) simulates human intelligence in machines for … Continue reading →

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? What is it? Nature Constitutional and Legal Provisions Pros and Cons What needs to be known? Alternate Dispute Redressal (ADR) What is it?: ADR is a mechanism to settle disputes outside courts, promoting … Continue reading →

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned  How cryptocurrency is different from regular currency. Pros and Cons Mains Perspective: Notes need to be prepared IT and Communication (GS III – Science and Technology) What needs to be known? Cryptocurrency What … Continue reading →

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? Constitutional Provision  Representation of the People Act, 1951 Tenth Schedule What needs to be known? Disqualification of a Member of the Legislative Assembly Article 191: Grounds for disqualification from being a Member of … Continue reading →

Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? Habitat and Protection Status  Conservation Efforts What needs to be known? Dugong (Sea Cow) Distribution and Habitat in India: Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch, Palk Bay, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. … Continue reading →