Current Affairs 07 February 2025
Content: On the appointment of ad-hoc judges to High Courts Context : Supreme Court’s Order (January 30, 2024) Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Previous Instances of Ad-hoc Judicial Appointments Lok Prahari Judgment (2021) – Rule & Conditions Article 224-A: Constitutional Provision for Ad-hoc Judges Latest Order & Justification ₹10,147-crore worth contracts signed for Pinaka ammunition Relevance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 February 2025
Content: The saga of regulating India’s thermal power emissions Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Environment) Practice Question : Discuss the role of environmental governance in addressing frequent extensions of SO2emission deadlines for thermal power plants and also Highlight challenges and implications of these extensions. (250 Words) Evolution of Emission Norms Challenges and Delays […]
PIB Summaries 07 February 2025
Content: Mangrove Conservation In Coastal Areas Context : Regulatory Measures for Mangrove Protection Relevance : GS 3(Environment) Promotional Initiatives for Mangrove Conservation India’s Mangrove Cover – Status & Trends Significance of Mangrove Conservation Challenges in Mangrove Conservation Way Forward Conclusion Shatavari – For Better Health Introduction Relevance : GS 2(Health) Objectives of the Campaign Significance […]
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES JANUARY 2025 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS January 2025 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from the […]
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