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Undertrial Prisoners in India | Overview for UPSC Aspirants

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Introduction Undertrial prisoners make up a significant portion of India’s prison population, highlighting deep-rooted challenges in the country’s judicial and administrative systems.  Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s recent appeal to expedite the release of undertrial prisoners who have served over one-third of their maximum prescribed sentence underscores the urgency of reform.  With over 75% of […]

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18 Nov | UPSC Current Affairs: Bodoland Mahotsav, PCI, CAG Report, UNICORN, and More

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UPSC GS 1 Bodoland Mahotsav News:  The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the first Bodoland Mahotsav in New Delhi, marking a significant cultural event celebrating the Bodo community and its contributions. Purpose and Significance: The Bodoland Mahotsav is a major event focused on language, literature, and culture, with the goal of promoting peace and building a

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16 Nov | UPSC Current Affairs: Amber, Birsa Munda, MATES, World Diabetes Day & More

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UPSC GS 1 Amber News: Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery of amber in Antarctica for the first time.  What is Amber? Amber is fossilized tree resin that has undergone chemical changes and lost volatile components after being buried in the ground, achieving a stable form over time. Global Distribution: Amber has been found

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15 Nov | UPSC Current Affairs: Sukhna Lake, Booker Prize, Elephants & More

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UPSC GS 1 Sukhna Lake News: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently issued a notification to designate an area from 1 km to 2.035 km around the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) on the Haryana side. Location and Type: Sukhna Lake is an artificial lake situated in

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27 Oct | UPSC Current Affairs: Triton Island, PMMY, 21st Livestock Census, Biodiversity Decline, Cybersquatting, and More

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UPSC GS 1 Triton Island News: According to some sources, Beijing has been building a massive new radar system on Triton – the westernmost and southernmost island in the Paracel archipelago. Location and Geography: Triton Island is a small landmass within the Paracel Islands chain, situated in the South China Sea. It spans approximately 1.2

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