Freshwater Fish Species at High Risk of Extinction
Findings Relevance: GS 3(Environment) Geographic Hotspots for Threatened Species These regions are home to unique freshwater biodiversity, including endemic species. Causes of Freshwater Species Decline Regional Extinctions Impact on Ecosystem Services Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of the Earth’s surface but support: They provide essential ecosystem services: Major Threats Identified The report highlighted that threats to tetrapods (amphibians, reptiles, […]
2024 Confirmed as Warmest Year on Record
Key Highlights Relevance : GS 3(Environment) Regional Impacts Climate Indicators (2024) Human Impact Statements from Experts Key Takeaways
Wildfires rage out of control near Los Angeles
Key Developments Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Challenges in Firefighting Efforts: Government Response: Impact on Residents: Political Angle: Current Situation:
Current Affairs Quiz 10 January 2025
Current Affairs 10 January 2025
Content: Wildfires rage out of control near Los Angeles, killing at least two; 70,000 asked to evacuate Key Developments Relevance : GS 3(Disaster Management) Challenges in Firefighting Efforts: Government Response: Impact on Residents: Political Angle: Current Situation: 2024 Confirmed as Warmest Year on Record (Copernicus Report) Key Highlights Relevance : GS 3(Environment) Regional Impacts Climate […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 January 2025
Content: We need accessibility rules that are based on principles Background: Supreme Court Judgment in Rajive Raturi v. Union of India (2024) Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, Social Justice ) Practice Question : Discuss the significance of accessibility guidelines in ensuring social justice and inclusion. Critically analyse the challenges in implementing accessibility rules in India […]
PIB Summaries 10 January 2025
Content: Mahakumbh 2025 as a Platform for Showcasing Water Security Initiatives The upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh presents a unique opportunity for the government to showcase the success of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and the transformation of Bundelkhand, once synonymous with acute water scarcity, into a model for water security and sustainable rural […]
Static Quiz 10 January 2025 (Indian Economy)
Why is deciphering the Indus script important?
Relevance : GS 1(Culture , Heritage ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Announcement: Dravidian Hypothesis: Recent Findings: Possible Cultural Contact Between IVC and South India: Conclusion and Future Prospects:
The Centre’s share in States’ revenue has surged in the last decade
Findings: Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development) . Decline in States’ Own Revenue: Dependency on Centre: Inefficiency in Tax Collection: Implications: Conclusion:The increasing reliance on Central transfers and declining own revenue sources point to a structural issue in state finance management. States need to enhance their tax collection capabilities to reduce dependency on the Centre and improve fiscal autonomy. Effective tax reform, especially […]