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16 Jan | UPSC Current Affairs: Sada Region, Pavana River, TTDF, Turmeric Board, Falcated Duck, and More

UPSC GS 1 Sada Region  News:  The land-use patterns in the Sada region are undergoing changes, with some croplands increasingly being transformed into orchards or residential areas. Sada: The term “sada” refers to a large, flat area formed over centuries due to natural erosion. It is a local term used to describe such flat-topped formations. […]

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15 Jan | UPSC Current Affairs: Thiruvalluvar Day, RoDTEP Scheme, Esterase Enzyme, Nag Mark 2, and More

UPSC GS 1 Thiruvalluvar Day News: PM Modi recently remembered the great Tamil philosopher, poet and thinker Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day.  About Thiruvalluvar Day: Initially celebrated on May 17 and 18 in 1935. Currently observed on either January 15 or 16 in Tamil Nadu as part of Pongal festivities. The day is dedicated to and

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Minimum Support Price (MSP) – Key for UPSC Preparation

Introduction Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a leader of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, has been on a hunger strike for over 40 days, sparking a nationwide conversation about the MSP (Minimum Support Price) guarantee law.  This movement, supported by farmers, has called for urgent reforms and a legal guarantee of MSP to protect their livelihoods.  What is

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04 Jan | UPSC Current Affairs: Sree Narayana Guru, GEAC, National Sports Awards 2024, Pallas’s Cat, and More

UPSC GS 1 Sree Narayana Guru News: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized efforts to link social reformer Sree Narayana Guru with Sanatana Dharma during the inauguration of the 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage in Varkala.  Definition: Sree Narayana Guru was a revered saint, philosopher, and social reformer who championed the ideals of social equality and

04 Jan | UPSC Current Affairs: Sree Narayana Guru, GEAC, National Sports Awards 2024, Pallas’s Cat, and More Read More »

03 Jan | UPSC Current Affairs: Rani Velu Nachiyar, Savitribai Phule, CGWB, UDISE+ Report, and More

UPSC GS 1 Rani Velu Nachiyar News: The PM Modi remembered the courageous Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary recently.  Birth and Early Life: Rani Velu Nachiyar was born on January 3, 1730, in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India. She holds the distinction of being the first queen to actively resist British rule, taking up

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31 Dec | UPSC Current Affairs: Srisailam Temple, PM-ABHIM, Norovirus, Bayraktar Akinci, and More

UPSC GS 1 Srisailam Temple  News: The Srisailam Devasthanam is publishing a book about the recently discovered copper plate charters found in Ghanta Mandapam at the Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, with the help of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Location: Situated atop the Nallamala Hills in Andhra Pradesh. Lies along the

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28 Dec | UPSC Current Affairs: Belgaum Congress, Veer Baal Diwas, SVAMITVA, Kaveri Engine, Kanha Reserve, and More

UPSC GS 1 Belgaum Congress Session News: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Veera Soudha memorial, the venue of the 1924 Belgaum Congress session, in Belagavi. Definition:  The centenary of the historic 1924 Belagavi Session of the Indian National Congress (INC) is being commemorated in Belagavi, Karnataka.  This

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India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 | UPSC

Introduction of ISFR 2023 The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 was officially released by the Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun.  Published every two years by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) since 1987, the ISFR 2023 offers a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s forest

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India-China Special Representative Meeting | UPSC

Introduction On December 18, 2024, a significant meeting took place between India and China, marking an important milestone in efforts to normalize their strained relationship.  The Special Representative meeting, led by India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, was the first of its kind in nearly five years.  This formal

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Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India | UPSC

Introduction India’s low female labour force participation poses a significant challenge to harnessing its demographic dividend.  Despite ongoing efforts, the nation has yet to unlock the potential of increasing women’s participation in the workforce.  Delayed action in addressing this issue could jeopardize India’s aspiration of achieving developed nation status by 2047. What is FLFPR? The

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