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Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands : Location, History and Significance | UPSC

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Location, History and Significance | UPSC Introduction The realisation of the critical importance of ocean power, and the rapid enhancement in the capabilities of the Chinese People Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have brought a degree of seriousness to the imperative of developing Indian island territories in general, and the Andaman and […]

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16 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Must-Know Topics (Space Tourism, Renewables)

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Space Tourism News: Entrepreneur and pilot Gopi Thotakura will become the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist on  mission of Blue Origin ((American Space startup). He will become the second Indian to venture into space after Indian Army’s Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984. Space Tourism: Space tourism, a burgeoning sector within

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16 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 2: FSIB, ADB Explained

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Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) News: FSIB recently recommended the name of SIDBI Chairman and Managing Director. Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB): It’s a government body set up under the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance. It replaced the Banks Board Bureau (BBB) that was declared an incompetent authority. Composition: FSIB is headed

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16 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 1: Muria Tribe & Fort Emmanuel

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Muria Tribe News: The Muria tribe from Chhattisgarh, now in Andhra Pradesh, faces the double challenge of losing their homes and struggling to get clean water. Location: Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. Language: They speak Koya, a Dravidian language. Settlements: Muria settlements in Andhra Pradesh, referred to as ‘Gutti Koyas’ by native tribes, are home

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Fifth Schedule Vs Sixth Schedule | UPSC

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Fifth and Sixth Schedules: A Comparison | UPSC Context: The people of Ladakh are demanding the inclusion of the Union Territory under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Sixth Schedule of India’s Constitution protects tribal populations and provides autonomy to communities to frame laws on land, public health, agriculture, etc. Analysis Background According to

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15 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 2: Prep with Prerana Program & PMLA Adjudicating Authority

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Prerana Program News: Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education virtually addressed the first alumni meeting of the Prerana Program. Prerana Program: It is an experiential and inspirational learning program for students with the best-in-class technology where heritage meets innovation. Aim: To offer a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to all

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15 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 1: Demystifying Volcanic Vortex Rings

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Volcano Vortex Rings News: Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is known for Volcanic (Volcano) Vortex Rings. Mount Etna: Mount Etna is an active volcano on the east coast of Sicily. Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe. Mount Etna is the highest Mediterranean island mountain and the

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15 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Environment & International Relations

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Sungrazing Comets News: A tiny sungrazer comet named SOHO-5008 was discovered, photographed, and then destroyed within a span of 24 hours during a recent total solar eclipse in North America. Comet: Comets are large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun. These ancient objects are leftovers from the formation of the solar

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International Criminal Court (ICC) Vs International Court of Justice (ICJ) | UPSC

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International Criminal Court: Structure and Mandate Context: In December 2023, a case brought by South Africa against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging that Israel is responsible for violations of the Genocide Convention in respect of its actions taken in Gaza. Also, the International Criminal Court (ICC) made news in 2023 for

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Political Majority Vs Legislative Majority | UPSC

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Political Majority Vs Legislative Majority Context: The Supreme Court has asked whether Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar “contradicted” a Constitution Bench judgment to bank on ‘legislative majority’ as a criterion to declare Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction as the “real” Shiv Sena. Deciding the disqualification petitions filed against Mr. Shinde, Mr. Narwekar had declared the Chief

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