Protected Planet Report 2020
Context: The Protected Planet Report 2020 underlined the progress the world has made toward the ambitious goals agreed by countries in 2010 at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation of Environment and Ecology) Dimensions of the Article: United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity Highlights […]
NGT upholds rights of pastoralists in Banni grasslands
Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered all encroachments to be removed from Gujarat’s Banni grasslands within six months and directed a joint committe to prepare an action plan. Thet NGT said that the Maldharis (Pastoralists) will continue to hold the right to conserve the community forests in the area, granted to them as per […]
Slew of bad law proposals in Lakshadweep, resentment
Context: Discontent is simmering beneath the calm, verdant environs of the Lakshadweep group of islands over a slew of regulations introduced by the new administrator, Praful Khoda Patel in the last five months of his rule. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the Design and Implementation of such […]
25th May 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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PIB 25th May 2021
SHAHI LITCHI Focus: GS III- Geographical Indications Why in news? In a major boost to export of GI certified products, season’s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to United Kingdom by air route. About Shahi Litchi: The Shahi Litchi variety grown in Muzaffarpur has high pulp and is juicier compared to the litchi grown […]
25th May Static Quiz 2021 (Indian Economy)
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Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 24 May 2021
Contents SC: On loans to corporate borrowers, Guarantor beware The many benefits of an eco-tax in India SC: On loans to corporate borrowers, Guarantor beware Context: Supreme Court has ruled that creditors can proceed against promoters of defaulting companies to recover debt if such promoters have given personal guarantees to secure funds. This comes six […]
SC: On loans to corporate borrowers, Guarantor beware
Context: Supreme Court has ruled that creditors can proceed against promoters of defaulting companies to recover debt if such promoters have given personal guarantees to secure funds. This comes six months after the Supreme Court transferred all the cases related to personal insolvency to itself. The SC has also said that lenders can also proceed […]
The many benefits of an eco-tax in India
Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has also forced countries all over the world to rethink climate change and the need for preservation of the environment. Fiscal reforms for managing the environment are important, and India has great potential for revenue generation in this aspect. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Steps for Pollution Control, Conservation of the […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 24 May 2021
Contents Mount Nyaragongo eruption Lithuania quits ‘divisive’ China’s 17+1 group BRICS Astronomy Working Group on telescopes Data Protection in India & WhatsApp’s privacy policy IEA’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Roadmap Zebrafish, induced torpor and spaceflight Mount Nyaragongo eruption Context: An active volcano in Congo, Mount Nyaragongo, erupted again. The Indian Army contingent under the United […]